Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 4.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market Analysis
The market for caustic soda in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to develop at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period. The major factor driving the growth of the market is the increasing demand of caustic soda from pulp & paper industry. Furthermore, the rising demand in the textile applications is the governing factor for the caustic soda market and is expected to increase the growth of the market studied. Unfavorable conditions arising due to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 is anticipated to foil the growth of the market during the forecast period.
- Caustic soda is used to manufacture products in industries like paper & pulp, soap & detergents, textiles, etc. and also in the synthesis of many organic and inorganic chemicals. Therefore, the product has high demand and is expected to boost the market studied.
- China is expected to be the largest market due to the large-scale production and consumption of the caustic soda products and their derivatives.
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the APAC Caustic Soda Market according to our research experts:
Organic Chemical Industry to dominate the Caustic Soda Market
- Caustic soda mainly acts as a reagent or basic solution to manufacture organic chemicals. Organic chemicals use caustic soda for manufacturing different products, such as methanol, sulfites, phosphates, hydroxyl ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyurethane, cellulose ether, methylcellulose, propylene oxide, polycarbonate, ethylene amines, epoxy resins, acetic acid, and epichlorohydrin.
- Moreover, it is also used for neutralization and gas scrubbing by many organic chemical manufacturers. Epoxypropane (propylene oxide), another important organic chemical, also uses caustic soda for manufacturing. It is used to make polyurethanes.
- China and India are the major countries producing organic chemicals in the Asia-Pacific region. With the increasing production of polycarbonate, methanol, polyurethane, epoxy resin, acetic acid, etc., the demand for caustic soda increases significantly in the Asia-Pacific region.
- All the aforementioned factors are expected to drive the caustic soda market during the forecast period.
China to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Region
- China holds a prominent share in the caustic soda market across the region and is expected to dominate the market during the period of forecast.
- China is world's largest producer of alumina. The increasing demand for aluminum from various end-user industries, such as construction and chemical sectors, are driving the demand for alumina. In 2019, the country produced 71.28 million metric tons of alumina. This, in turn, is expected to augment the market for caustic soda in the country during the forecast period.
- China is the largest pulp and paper producing nation in the world, as a result of its vast forest reserves (22.5% of the land area). The industry is modern and highly mechanized, and labor is cheap.
- In 2019, the Industry revenue form the manufacturing of textiles in China is estimated to be USD 533.9 billion. China produced around 3.24 billion meters of clothing fabric in the month of May in 2020. Since 2019, the monthly textile production volume was over 3 billion meters in China.
- By the end of 2019, the total production of plastic products in China is evaluated to be approximately 75.31 million metric tons.
- Thus, rising demand from various industries is expected to drive the market studied in the region during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Industry Overview
The Asia-Pacific caustic soda market is fragmented. Some of the players in the market include Tata Chemicals Ltd, Tosoh Corporation, Hanwha Solutions/Chemical Corporation, SABIC, and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market Leaders
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Tata Chemicals Ltd
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Tosoh Corporation
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Hanwha Solutions/Chemical Corporation
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SABIC
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Paper and Paperboards
- 4.1.2 Rising Demand from Textile Sector
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Rising Preference of Magnesium Hydroxide Over Caustic Soda in Certain Applications
- 4.2.2 Unfavorable Conditions Arising, due to COVID-19 Outbreak
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Production Process
- 5.1.1 Membrane Cell
- 5.1.2 Diaphragm Cell
- 5.1.3 Other Production Process
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5.2 Application Sector
- 5.2.1 Pulp & Paper
- 5.2.2 Organic Chemical
- 5.2.3 Inorganic Chemical
- 5.2.4 Soap & Detergent
- 5.2.5 Alumina
- 5.2.6 Water Treatment
- 5.2.7 Textile
- 5.2.8 Other Application Sectors
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 China
- 5.3.2 India
- 5.3.3 Japan
- 5.3.4 South Korea
- 5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share/Ranking Analysis**
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co. Ltd
- 6.4.2 Arkema Group
- 6.4.3 Covestro AG
- 6.4.4 Dow
- 6.4.5 Grasim Industries Limited (Aditya Birla)
- 6.4.6 Hanwha Solutions/Chemical Corporation
- 6.4.7 Nouryon
- 6.4.8 Olin Corporation
- 6.4.9 SABIC
- 6.4.10 Shin-Etsu Chemicals Co. Ltd
- 6.4.11 Tata Chemicals Ltd.
- 6.4.12 TCI Sanmar Group
- 6.4.13 Tosoh Corporation
- 6.4.14 Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd (BorsodChem)
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Growing Demand from the Chemical Industry
- 7.2 Other Opportunities
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Industry Segmentation
The Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market report includes:
| Production Process | Membrane Cell |
| Diaphragm Cell | |
| Other Production Process | |
| Application Sector | Pulp & Paper |
| Organic Chemical | |
| Inorganic Chemical | |
| Soap & Detergent | |
| Alumina | |
| Water Treatment | |
| Textile | |
| Other Application Sectors | |
| Geography | China |
| India | |
| Japan | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific |
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market Research FAQs
What is the current Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market size?
The Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market?
Tata Chemicals Ltd, Tosoh Corporation, Hanwha Solutions/Chemical Corporation, SABIC and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market.
What years does this Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market cover?
The report covers the Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Asia-Pacific Caustic Soda Industry Report
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