About Caustic Soda

Caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide, is an odorless, highly corrosive, non-flammable white solid. It is generally produced as flakes or shiny pellets that make a slippery solution because it is highly water soluble. The 50% concentration of caustic soda is slightly viscous in nature. It is widely used as a general purpose industrial as well as commercial chemical in several process industries.

Caustic soda is usually produced by the electrolysis process of sodium chloride solution. The two majorly adopted processes used to produce caustic soda are diaphragm electrolytic cells or membrane electrolytic cells. The by-products produced during the process are hydrogen and chlorine.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global caustic soda market to grow at a CAGR of 3.09% during the period 2016-2020.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global caustic soda market for the period 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sale of caustic soda in several industries including pulp and paper, alumina, inorganics and organic chemicals production, soaps, detergents, and textiles, water treatment, and other segments.

The market is divided into the following segments based on application:
• Pulp and paper
• Organic chemicals
• Inorganic chemicals
• Soaps/detergents/textiles
• Alumina
• Water treatment and others

Technavio's report, Global Caustic Soda Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• Arkema
• Bayer MaterialScience
• Dow Chemicals
• FMC
• Kemira
• SABIC
• Solvay Chemicals

Other prominent vendors
• AkzoNobel
• Axiall Corporation
• Formosa Plastics
• Ineos Chlorvinyls
• Occidental Petroleum Corporation
• Olin Corporation
• Reliance Industries
• Shin-Etsu Chemical
• Tianjin Tiankai Chemical Industries Import and Export Corporation

Market driver
• Rising demand for PVC in construction industry
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Market challenge
• Slow economic growth and increasing costs in China
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Market trend
• Rise in caustic soda prices
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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