Demand suppression: Both the spot and futures markets for caustic soda declined this week

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Demand pressures lead to declines in both the spot and futures markets for caustic soda this week】According to a report by Cailian News on April 2, the liquid caustic soda market showed mixed trends this week; varying supply and demand conditions resulted in different price movements. On the other hand, the trading focus in the caustic soda market has shifted downward, with most major caustic soda manufacturers reducing their ex-plant prices. Looking ahead, market supply will remain ample, while downstream demand will stay moderate; there are limited positive factors driving prices up, so chlor-alkali manufacturers are likely to be cautious about making price changes. It is expected that the short-term liquid caustic market will operate in a stable state, with prices remaining steady in most areas; however, a decline may occur in some regions ； On the other hand, in the caustic soda market, supply remains relatively stable. Some caustic soda manufacturers are facing increasing pressure due to limited available inventory, while traders also hold certain stock levels. Coupled with weak demand from end-users, manufacturers and traders may still be under pressure to reduce prices when selling their products. It is expected that the market price of caustic soda in the short term will remain weak; attention should still be paid to any price changes in the northwest region.