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Caustic Soda Daily Commentary – July 9
Liquid caustic soda prices remain stable; flake caustic soda shows a bearish trend; futures prices fluctuate at the low end.
The domestic spot market for liquid caustic soda remained stable today. The average capacity utilization rate among sampled caustic soda enterprises was 79.6% (up 0.4% week-on-week); during the week, four chlor-alkali units underwent maintenance while two resumed operations, and some units reduced operating loads. Factory inventories for sampled enterprises stood at 530,000 tonnes (wet basis), marking a 6.67% week-on-week increase and a 41.62% year-on-year rise. Storage capacity utilization rates increased in the Northwest, North China, and Southwest regions; declined in Central, East, and South China; and remained flat in the Northeast. Regarding liquid chlorine, downstream demand weakened, placing pressure on shipments and leading to further price cuts. Alumina prices remained stable. Prices are expected to undergo fluctuating adjustments in the short term.
The domestic flake caustic soda market showed a bearish trend today; actual transaction prices in some markets shifted downward, falling below manufacturer quotes. Prices are expected to remain stable with a downward bias in the short term.
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