The Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market would witness market growth of 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2021, the Asia Pacific market's volume surged to 37,724.7 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 4.8% (2019-2022).
This chemical (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) is extensively used in the production of alumina (aluminum oxide, Al2O3) through the Bayer process, a key step in the aluminum production industry. In this process, bauxite ore, which primarily consists of aluminum oxide minerals, is first crushed and then mixed with a hot caustic soda solution. The chemical reacts with the aluminum oxide in bauxite, dissolving it to form sodium aluminate. Therefore, the China market used a total of 696.38 Kilo Tonnes of this chemical for alumina production in 2022.
The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $9,599.8 million by 2030. The Japan market is registering a CAGR of 4.7% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The India market would showcase a CAGR of 6.3% during (2023 - 2030).
The textile industry relies on this chemical for various processes. It is used to bleach, mercerize, and neutralize textiles. In bleaching, these chemical removes impurities and whitens the fabric. Mercerizing improves the strength, luster, and dye affinity of cotton fibers. Additionally, this chemical is used to produce certain food products, such as chocolate and cocoa, as pH regulators and in manufacturing food additives.
Changes in technological advancements, shifts in supply and demand dynamics, and regulatory developments have all exerted an influence on recent developments within the market. Technological advancements have also had an impact on the market. Newer and more efficient production methods have been developed, increasing production capacity and lowering production costs. For example, membrane cell technology has become increasingly popular in the chemical’s production, offering higher energy efficiency and lower environmental impact than traditional mercury-based electrolysis methods.
China plans to build or renovate 80,000 km of sewage collection pipeline networks in the next few years. Also, the Chinese government plans to invest $50 billion in wastewater treatment for various heavy-polluting industries. China's focus on improving wastewater treatment infrastructure, as evidenced by its plans to build or renovate sewage collection pipeline networks and invest in wastewater treatment for heavy-polluting industries, is expected to drive the demand for this chemical even further. These investments indicate a growing need for this chemical in China's water treatment sector to support the country's efforts to improve water quality and environmental sustainability. Hence, the regional market will grow rapidly in the coming years.
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Alumina, Pulp & Paper, Soap & Detergent, Water Treatment, and Others. Based on Production Process, the market is segmented into Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific.
This chemical (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) is extensively used in the production of alumina (aluminum oxide, Al2O3) through the Bayer process, a key step in the aluminum production industry. In this process, bauxite ore, which primarily consists of aluminum oxide minerals, is first crushed and then mixed with a hot caustic soda solution. The chemical reacts with the aluminum oxide in bauxite, dissolving it to form sodium aluminate. Therefore, the China market used a total of 696.38 Kilo Tonnes of this chemical for alumina production in 2022.
The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $9,599.8 million by 2030. The Japan market is registering a CAGR of 4.7% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The India market would showcase a CAGR of 6.3% during (2023 - 2030).
The textile industry relies on this chemical for various processes. It is used to bleach, mercerize, and neutralize textiles. In bleaching, these chemical removes impurities and whitens the fabric. Mercerizing improves the strength, luster, and dye affinity of cotton fibers. Additionally, this chemical is used to produce certain food products, such as chocolate and cocoa, as pH regulators and in manufacturing food additives.
Changes in technological advancements, shifts in supply and demand dynamics, and regulatory developments have all exerted an influence on recent developments within the market. Technological advancements have also had an impact on the market. Newer and more efficient production methods have been developed, increasing production capacity and lowering production costs. For example, membrane cell technology has become increasingly popular in the chemical’s production, offering higher energy efficiency and lower environmental impact than traditional mercury-based electrolysis methods.
China plans to build or renovate 80,000 km of sewage collection pipeline networks in the next few years. Also, the Chinese government plans to invest $50 billion in wastewater treatment for various heavy-polluting industries. China's focus on improving wastewater treatment infrastructure, as evidenced by its plans to build or renovate sewage collection pipeline networks and invest in wastewater treatment for heavy-polluting industries, is expected to drive the demand for this chemical even further. These investments indicate a growing need for this chemical in China's water treatment sector to support the country's efforts to improve water quality and environmental sustainability. Hence, the regional market will grow rapidly in the coming years.
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Alumina, Pulp & Paper, Soap & Detergent, Water Treatment, and Others. Based on Production Process, the market is segmented into Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- BASF SE
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Tata Chemicals Ltd.
- Solvay SA
- Covestro AG
- LG Chem Ltd. (LG Corporation)
- Formosa Plastics Group
Market Report Segmentation
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)- Organic Chemical
- Inorganic Chemical
- Alumina
- Pulp & Paper
- Soap & Detergent
- Water Treatment
- Others
- Membrane Cell
- Diaphragm Cell
- Others
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 4. Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market by Application
Chapter 5. Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market by Production Process
Chapter 6. Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market by Country
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- BASF SE
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Tata Chemicals Ltd.
- Solvay SA
- Covestro AG
- LG Chem Ltd. (LG Corporation)
- Formosa Plastics Group
Methodology
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