The domestic market of liquid caustic soda and flake caustic soda had different trends, with a slight improvement in trading volume. The production of caustic soda is stable, and the shipment situation is acceptable; the trading of liquid caustic soda is flexible, and the price center of Shandong has dropped slightly. From the perspective of downstream purchases after the Spring Festival, downstream demand has slightly increased compared to before the Spring Festival, but the overall demand has not completely changed. Merchants have a wait-and-see attitude towards the market outlook and wait for further market news to stimulate. It is expected that the short-term caustic soda market will be stable and consolidate mainly.

The caustic soda market in Anhui is stabilizing. The mainstream ex-factory price of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda from the local chlor-alkali enterprise is reported to be 610-640 yuan/ton, and the price to Jiangxi area is about 640-660 yuan/ton. The local supply of goods is stable, and the downstream chemical fiber industry purchases on-demand. It is expected that the caustic soda market in this place will remain stable and move slightly.

The caustic soda market in Ningxia is stable. 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda from the local chlor-alkali enterprise is reported to be about 1450 yuan/ton (100% off), and 48% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda is about 1550 yuan/ton (100% off). At present, local chlor-alkali enterprises are operating normally, and the current supply of goods is sufficient. The products are mainly supplied to surrounding alumina enterprises, and some are exported. The downstream demand industry is stable. It is expected that the local caustic soda market will fluctuate mainly in the future.

The caustic soda market in Jiangxi is operating steadily for the time being. The mainstream ex-factory price of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda from the local chlor-alkali enterprises is reported at 700 yuan/ton. The local chlor-alkali enterprises have started stable operation, relatively sufficient supply of goods, and moderate downstream demand. It is expected that the local caustic soda market will continue to consolidate in the future.

The caustic soda market in Hubei is dominated by consolidation. The mainstream ex-factory price of 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda in the local chlor-alkali enterprises is reported at 700-740 yuan/ton, and the mainstream ex-factory price of 48% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda is reported at 1100-1150 yuan/ton. The installation of chlor-alkali enterprises has started normally, and the downstream demand has been stable.