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Global Caustic Soda Market Research Report– Trends & Forecast, 2017-2027

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Caustic Soda (NaOH) as a 50% w/v solution is a colorless and odorless liquid. It is highly corrosive liquid and reacts rapidly with numerous metals such as aluminum, zinc, tin, magnesium, copper, bronze, and chromium. It is used in the pulping and bleaching processes, de-inking of waste paper and water treatment. In the textile industry, it is used to process cotton and dye synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon. It is widely used in the manufacturing of soap and detergent on account of its unique properties. Moreover, it is utilized as a feedstock for a broad range of products such as adhesives, plastics, solvents, coatings, herbicides, inks, dyes, fabrics, pharmaceuticals, and others.
According to Market Research Future Analysis, cumulatively the global caustic soda market is predicted to reach USD 56687.66 million by 2027 expanding at a CAGR of 5.92% during the forecast period of 2017-2027. According to application segment, alumina was the most promising segment accounted for the largest global share of around 18% on account of rising demand in alumina refineries as it is predominantly utilized to separate alumina from bauxite ore. Moreover, increasing pulp demand in paper industries coupled with rising caustic soda consumption is estimated to drive the growth of the market. Furthermore, rising use of aluminum in automotive and transportation sector along with rising vehicle production and sales is estimated to propel the growth of the market. Moreover, caustic soda is used as a bleaching agent and rise inorganic and organic chemical demand which are the integral part of chemical industry is expected to fuel the caustic soda market. Manufacturing of caustic soda is energy intensive which means production cost is high consequently the profit margin remains low. This aforementioned reason is estimated to hamper the growth of the market over the forecast years. Geographically, Asia Pacific emerged as the leading market share, both in terms of value and volume. In Asia Pacific, China accounted for the largest and Japan as well as India is estimated to be the fastest growing market for caustic soda owing to rapid industrialization and continuous growth of numerous end use industries.

FIGURE 1 GLOBAL CAUSTIC SODA MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2016 (%)

Sources: MRFR analysis
Regional Analysis
The global caustic soda market is segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Latin America. Among them, the Asia Pacific region is accounted for the largest market for caustic soda followed by North America and Europe. The demand for caustic soda is predicted to surge in various countries of Asia Pacific such as China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific owing to continuous growth of soap & detergent and automotive sector. This region provide huge growth potential and is predicted to register the highest CAGR of 6.22% over the assessment period. Some of the prominent factors attributed to the regional caustic soda growth are large number of mineral deposits, continuous growth of alumina industry, inexpensive labor & land cost, ease in availability of raw material, minimal regulatory norms, and continuous shift of manufacturing facilities from matured markets to the developing countries of Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific is followed by North America which is further trailed by Europe in terms of market share. In Europe, Germany accounted for the largest market which is further followed by Russia on account of the emerging pulp and paper industry in this region along with flourishing demand provided by transport sector for alumina. In North America, the U.S emerged as the leading contributor in the regional market share followed by Canada due to increasing end user applications along with active presence of key industry players in this region.
Segmentation
The caustic soda market is categorized on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is segmented into lye, flake, and other (pellet, prill, and microprill). On the basis of application, the caustic soda market is further classified into alumina, paper & pulp, organic chemical, textiles, soaps & detergents, inorganic chemicals, water treatment, dye & ink, and others. On the basis of region, the global market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Key Players.
Some of the key operating players in the global caustic soda market includes Solvay S.A, Formosa Plastics Group, Olin Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Tata Chemicals Limited, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals, AkzoNobel N.V, Westlake Chemical Corporation among others.
Geographic Analysis
The report covers brief analysis of geographical region such as:
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
• Europe
o Germany
o France
o Italy
o Russia
o U.K
o Rest of Europe
• APAC
o China
o India
o Japan
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
o Rest of Latin America
• The Middle East & Africa
o Turkey
o Iran
o Algeria
o Egypt
o Israel
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Findings
Global Caustic Soda market is predicted to reach USD 56687.66 million by 2027 with 5.92% CAGR over the assessment period of 2017-2027. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share and holds for more than half on account of increasing application industries in this region. In Asia Pacific, China was the dominating country in 2016 and is predicted to retain its dominance over the estimated period on account of continuous growth of numerous end use industries. Among the application segment, alumina accounted for the largest market share of around 18.07% and is continue to retain its dominance over the forecast period due to increasing demand of caustic soda in alumina refineries.
Intended Audience
• Caustic Soda manufacturers
• Traders and distributors of Caustic Soda
• Production process industries
• Potential investors
• Raw material suppliers
DC –Description
• Caustic
• Sodium Hydroxide
• Chlor-Alkali
• Alumina separation
• Inorganic chemical
• Pulp bleaching agent
• Water treatment chemical
• Dye intermediate
• Caustic soda for textile
• Mercury cell technology

Table of Contents
1 Report Prologue 13
2 Scope of The Report 16
2.1 Market Definition 17
2.2 Scope of The Study 17
2.2.1 Research Objectives 17
2.2.2 Assumptions 17
2.2.3 Limitations 17
2.3 Market Structure 18
3 Research Methodology 20
3.1 Research Process 21
3.2 Primary Research 21
3.3 Secondary Research 21
3.4 Market Size Estimation 22
3.5 Forecast Model 22
4 Market Dynamics 23
4.1 Introduction 24
4.2 Drivers 25
4.2.1 High Growth of Alumina Industry 25
4.2.2 Growing Demand from End User Industry 26
4.3 Restraint 27
4.3.1 Energy-Intensive Operations & Environmental Impact 27
4.4 Opportunity 28
4.4.1 Use of membrane cell technology 28
4.5 Challenges 28
4.5.1 Chlorine Utilization 28
5 Market Factor Analysis 29
5.1 Supply Chain Analysis 30
5.1.1 Raw Material Suppliers 30
5.1.2 Caustic Soda Manufacturers 30
5.1.3 Distribution Channel 31
5.1.4 End-User application Industry 31
5.2 Porter’s Five Force Analysis 31
5.2.1 Threat of New Entrants 31
5.2.2 Threat of Rivalry 32
5.2.3 Threat of Substitute 32
5.2.4 Bargaining Power of Supplier 32
5.2.5 Bargaining Power of Buyer 32
5.3 Price Analysis 32
6 Global Caustic Soda Market, By Type 33
6.1 Lye 36
6.2 Flake 37
6.3 Others 38
7 Global Caustic Soda Market, By Application 39
7.1 Introduction 40
7.2 Alumina 43
7.3 Paper & Pulp 44
7.4 Organic Chemical 45
7.5 Textiles 46
7.6 Soaps & Detergents 47
7.7 Inorganic Chemicals 48
7.8 Water Treatment 49
7.9 Dye & Ink 50
7.10 Others 51
8 Global Caustic Soda Market, By Region 52
8.1 Introduction 53
8.2 North America 60
8.2.1 PASTLE Analysis 61
8.2.2 US 64
8.2.3 Canada 66
8.3 Europe 69
8.3.1 PASTLE Analysis 70
8.3.2 Germany 75
8.3.3 Russia 77
8.3.4 France 79
8.3.5 UK 82
8.3.6 Italy 85
8.3.7 Rest of Europe 88
8.4 Asia Pacific 91
8.4.1 PASTLE Analysis 92
8.4.2 China 96
8.4.3 India 98
8.4.4 Japan 100
8.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific 102
8.5 Latin America 105
8.5.1 PASTLE Analysis 106
8.5.2 Brazil 109
8.5.3 Mexico 111
8.5.4 Rest of Latin America 113
8.6 Middle East & Africa 116
8.6.1 PASTLE Analysis 117
8.6.2 Turkey 122
8.6.3 Algeria 125
8.6.4 Iran 127
8.6.5 Egypt 129
8.6.6 Israel 131
8.6.7 Rest of Middle East & Africa 133
9 Competitive Landscape 136
9.1 Introduction 137
9.2 Key Developments of Major Market Players 138
9.3 Production Capacity Forecast 139
10 Company Profiles 140
10.1 Solvay S.A 141
10.1.1 Company Overview 141
10.1.2 Financials 141
10.1.3 Products 141
10.1.4 Strategy 141
10.1.5 Key Developments 141
10.2 Formosa Plastics Group 142
10.2.1 Company Overview 142
10.2.2 Financials 142
10.2.3 Products 142
10.2.4 Strategy 142
10.2.5 Key Developments 142
10.3 Olin Corporation 143
10.3.1 Company Overview 143
10.3.2 Financials 143
10.3.3 Products 143
10.3.4 Strategy 143
10.3.5 Key Developments 143
10.4 The Dow Chemical Company 144
10.4.1 Company Overview 144
10.4.2 Financials 144
10.4.3 Products 144
10.4.4 Strategy 144
10.4.5 Key Developments 144
10.5 Occidental Petroleum Corporati 145
10.5.1 Company Overview 145
10.5.2 Financials 145
10.5.3 Products 145
10.5.4 Strategy 145
10.5.5 Key Developments 145
10.6 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. 146
10.6.1 Company Overview 146
10.6.2 Financials 146
10.6.3 Products 146
10.6.4 Strategy 146
10.6.5 Key Developments 146
10.7 Tata Chemicals Limited 147
10.7.1 Company Overview 147
10.7.2 Financials 147
10.7.3 Products 147
10.7.4 Strategy 147
10.7.5 Key Developments 147
10.8 Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals 148
10.8.1 Company Overview 148
10.8.2 Financials 148
10.8.3 Products 148
10.8.4 Strategy 148
10.8.5 Key Developments 148
10.9 AkzoNobel N.V 149
10.9.1 Company Overview 149
10.9.2 Financials 149
10.9.3 Products 149
10.9.4 Strategy 149
10.9.5 Key Developments 149
10.10 Westlake Chemical Corporation 150
10.10.1 Company Overview 150
10.10.2 Financials 150
10.10.3 Products 150
10.10.4 Strategy 150
10.10.5 Key Developments 150
11 Conclusion 151

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China Chlor-Alkali Industry Overview, 2016-2020

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China Chlor-Alkali Industry Overview

The chlor-alkali industry refers to the production of basic chemical products including caustic soda, polyvinyl chloride and chlorine as significant chemical raw materials.

According to CRI, China is a leading power of the production capacity and volume of caustic soda , polyvinyl chloride and chlorine in the globe.

Up to the end of 2015, the number of existing caustic soda manufacturers was 163 and the total production capacity was 38.73 million tons per year with an increase of 28.2% compared to that of 2010 in China, of which the production capacity of ion-exchange membrane was 38.18 million tons with a proportion of about 98.6%. Caustic soda manufacturers mainly concentrate in Shandong, Jiangsu, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Henan and Zhejiang with an aggregate production capacity proportion of 61.5% of the total.

There were 81 operating polyvinyl chloride manufacturers with a total production capacity of 23.48 million tons per year, of which the calcium carbide method was 19.18 million tons with a proportion of about 81.7% of the total by the end of 2015. Major production capacity was distributed in Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Tianjin, Shaanxi and Henan with an aggregate proportion of 62.2% of the total.

The chlor-alkali industry transfers in terms of development trend and structural problems for the slump growth rate of economy in China and the international financial crisis in 2008.

In recent years, the production capacity of new caustic soda and PVC experienced a significant growth with the rapid development and project investment in various areas. Meanwhile, the downstream consumption increased rapidly and stably while the growth rate was smaller than that of the production capacity with an intensifying overcapacity for the imbalance between supply and demand.

In addition, the production capacity of caustic soda and PVC is surplus and imbalanced in different regions. New expansion of the production capacity of caustic soda is to balance chlorine resources.

However, the production capacity of major auxiliary chlorine consuming products is surplus such as methane chloride, epichlorohydrin, chlorine-containing aromatic products, chloroethanoic acid, chlorinated paraffin, trichlorosilane, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene. Central and western regions are major supply areas of caustic soda and PVC while eastern and southern regions are major consumption ones.

Large amount of PVC and solid caustic soda in central and western regions need to be sold to major consumption areas in east and south China due to the mismatch between the production capacity expansion and the distribution. According to incomplete statistics, the annual production capacity of about 800 million tons of caustic soda and 600 million tons of PVC were phased out of the market from 2011 to 2015.

The concentration rate of the chlor-alkali industry increased in China in recent years. The proportion of the production capacity scale of caustic soda enterprises under 10 million tons per year decreased from 15.4% in 2010 to 9.08% in 2015. The number of enterprises with a production capacity scale of over 40 million tons per year increased from 17 in 2010 to 23 in 2015 and the proportion increased from 27.1% to 37.7%.

Meanwhile, the proportion of the production capacity scale of PVC enterprises under 10 million tons per year decreased from 9.4% in 2010 to 4.8% in 2015. The number of enterprises with a production capacity scale of over 40 million tons per year increased from 17 in 2010 to 22 in 2015 and the proportion increased from 45.8% to 55.8%.

According to CRI, the annual export volume of caustic soda was over two million tons from 2011 to 2015 with destinations such as Australia, the U.S.A., Southeast Asia and Africa. PVC is exported to over ten destinations including India, Russia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. Meanwhile, major export destinations of China PVC include India, Russia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Thailand.

In terms of environment protection, the Chlor-Alkali Industry is numerous in product and by-product varieties and discharge of waste water, gas as well as solid wastes, which leading to environment pressure. PVC is the most chlorine-consuming product with a consumption rate of about 40% of national chlorine output volume. Major factor influencing the sustainable development of calcium carbide PVC is the prevention and control of mercury pollution due to the increasingly exhausted mercury resources and the future implementation of international Minamata Convention about Mercury.

Products of the chlor-alkali industry are applied in various fields, and are closely related to national economy. Meanwhile, the annual growth of output volume is closely related to that of GDP. The economy growth rate declined after years’ of rapid increase while it is expected to remain over 6% in the next few years, leading to certain development space of the chlor-alkali industry in China.

Readers can obtain the following information or more through this report:

-Overview of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China
-Development Environment of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China
-Trend of Production Capacity of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China
-Development Status of PVC Industry in China
-Competition Status of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China
-Major Manufacturers of Chlor-Alkali Industry and Their Operation Status in China
-Import and Export Status of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China
-Price trend of Chlor-Alkali in China
-Forecast on Development Trend of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China

1 Overview of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China, 2011-2015

1.1 Relevant Concepts of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China

1.1.1 Definition of Chlor-Alkali

1.1.2 Classification of Chlor-Alkali Industry

1.2 Operation Status of Chemical Industry in China, 2011-2015

1.2.1 Overall Operation Status of Chemical Industry in China

1.2.2 Operation Status of Chemical Sub-industries in China

2 Analysis on Development Environment of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China, 2011-2016

2.1 Environment of Macro Economy

2.2 Policy Environment

2.2.1 Tax Policies

2.2.2 Domestic and Foreign Policies Concerning Dumpling and Anti-dumping

2.2.3 Environment Friendly Policies Concerning Chlor-Alkali Industry in China.

2.2.4 Industry Plan Policies

3 Analysis on Chlor-Alkali Industry by Region in China, 2011-2015

3.1 Analysis on Chlor-Alkali Sub-industries in China

3.1 Caustic Soda

3.1.1 Overview of Caustic Soda Industry in China

3.1.2 Market Competition Status of Caustic Soda Industry in China

3.2 PVC

3.2.1 Overview of PVC Industry in China

3.2.2 Market Competition Status of PVC Industry in China

4 Analysis on Factors Influencing Development of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China, 2011-2016

4.1 Raw Materials and Energy Supply

4.1.1 Market Analysis of Crude Salt

4.1.2 Market Analysis of Calcium Carbide

4.1.3 Electrovalence

4.2 Import and Export Status

4.2.1 Import and Export Status of Caustic Soda in China

4.2.2 Import and Export Status of PVC in China

4.3 Production Technology and Technical Progress

5 Analysis on Chlor-Alkali Market in China and the Globe, 2011-2020

5.1 Analysis on Global Chlor-Alkali Market, 2011-2020

5.1.1 Overview of Global Chlor-Alkali Market

5.1.2 Prediction on Global Chlor-Alkali Market

5.2 Analysis and Predication on Demand in Chlor-Alkali Market in China, 2011-2015

5.2.1 Analysis and Predication on Demand for Caustic Soda

5.2.2 Analysis and Predication on Demand for PVC

5.3 Analysis on Hydrochloric Acid Industry in China, 2011-2015

5.3.1 Status of Hydrochloric Acid Industry in China

5.3.2 Prediction on Development of Hydrochloric Acid Industry in China, 2011-2015

5.4 Analysis on Liquid Chlorine Industry in China

6 Analysis on Major Chlor-Alkali Manufacturers in China, 2011-2015

6.1 Tianjin Dagu Chemical Co., Ltd.

6.1.1 Enterprise Profile

6.1.2 Operation Status

6.1.3 Enterprise Development Strategies

6.2 Yuntianhua Group Co., Ltd.

6.2.1 Enterprise Profile

6.2.2 Operation Status

6.2.3 Enterprise Development Strategies

6.3 Juhua Group

6.4 Shandong Haihua Co., Ltd.

6.5 Yibin Tianyuan Group Co., Ltd.

6.6 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd.

6.7 Xinjiang Tianye Co., Ltd.

6.8 Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co., Ltd.

6.9 China Pingmei Shenma Energy Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

6.10 Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

7 Prospect of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China, 2016-2020

7.1 Prediction on Development of Chlor-Alkali Industry in China, 2016-2020

7.1.1 Supply Trend

7.1.2 Demand Trend

7.1.3 Import and Export Trend

7.2 Development Trend of Chlor-Alkali Sub-industries in China, 2016-2020

7.2.1 Caustic Soda Industry

7.2.2 PVC Industry

7.3 Prediction of Investment Opportunities in Chlor-Alkali Industry in China

Selected Charts

Chart Output Volume of Basic Chemicals in China, 2011-2015

Chart Output Volume of Agrochemicals in China, 2011-2015

Chart Output Volume of Synthesize Materials in China, 2011-2015

Chart Export Rebates of Caustic Soda and PVC in China, 2005-2016

Chart Output Volume of PVC in China, 2011-2015

Chart Top 10 Enterprises of Production Capacity of Polyvinyl Chloride in China, 2015

Chart Capacity Structure of PVC in China, 2015

Chart Structure of Production Volume of Polyvinyl Chloride in China, 2015

Chart Import and Export Volume of PVC Powders in China, 2011-2015

Chart International Trade Frictions of Polyvinyl Chloride Industry in China in Recent Years

Chart Operation Status of Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd., 2011-2015

Chart Operation Status of Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., 2011-2015

Chart Forecast on Production Volume of Caustic Soda in China, 2016-2020

Chart Forecast on Production Volume of PVC in China, 2016-2020

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