1 序文
2 調査範囲と方法論
2.1 調査の目的
2.2 ステークホルダー
2.3 データソース
2.3.1 一次情報源
2.3.2 二次情報源
2.4 市場推定
2.4.1 ボトムアップアプローチ
2.4.2 トップダウンアプローチ
2.5 予測方法
3 エグゼクティブ・サマリー
4 はじめに
4.1 概要
4.2 プロパティ
4.3 主要産業動向
5 世界の苛性カリ産業
5.1 市場概要
5.2 市場パフォーマンス
5.2.1 数量動向
5.2.2 金額動向
5.3 COVID-19の影響
5.4 価格分析
5.4.1 主要価格指標
5.4.2 価格構造
5.4.3 価格動向
5.5 地域別市場構成
5.6 最終用途別市場構成比
5.7 形状別市場構成比
5.8 グレード別市場構成比
5.9 市場予測
5.10 SWOT分析
5.10.1 概要
5.10.2 強み
5.10.3 弱点
5.10.4 機会
5.10.5 脅威
5.11 バリューチェーン分析
5.11.1 原材料調達
5.11.2 製造
5.11.3 マーケティング
5.11.4 流通
5.11.5 輸出
5.11.6 最終用途
5.12 ポーターのファイブフォース分析
5.12.1 概要
5.12.2 買い手の交渉力
5.12.3 供給者の交渉力
5.12.4 競争の程度
5.12.5 新規参入の脅威
5.12.6 代替品の脅威
5.13 貿易データ
5.13.1 輸入
5.13.2 輸出
5.14 主要市場牽引要因と成功要因
6 主要地域の業績
6.1 北米
6.1.1 市場動向
6.1.2 市場予測
6.2 アジア太平洋
6.2.1 市場動向
6.2.2 市場予測
6.3 欧州
6.3.1 市場動向
6.3.2 市場予測
6.4 ラテンアメリカ
6.4.1 市場動向
6.4.2 市場予測
6.5 中東・アフリカ
6.5.1 市場動向
6.5.2 市場予測
7 最終用途別市場
7.1 炭酸カリウム
7.1.1 市場動向
7.1.2 市場予測
7.2 リン酸カリウム
7.2.1 市場動向
7.2.2 市場予測
7.3 カリ石鹸と洗剤
7.3.1 市場動向
7.3.2 市場予測
7.4 液体肥料
7.4.1 市場動向
7.4.2 市場予測
7.5 農薬
7.5.1 市場動向
7.5.2 市場予測
7.6 その他
7.6.1 市場動向
7.6.2 市場予測
8 形態別市場
8.1 固形
8.1.1 市場動向
8.1.2 市場予測
8.2 液体
8.2.1 市場動向
8.2.2 市場予測
9 グレード別市場
9.1 工業用
9.1.1 市場動向
9.1.2 市場予測
9.2 試薬
9.2.1 市場動向
9.2.2 市場予測
9.3 医薬品
9.3.1 市場動向
9.3.2 市場予測
10 競争環境
10.1 市場構造
10.2 主要企業の生産能力
11 苛性カリ製造プロセス
11.1 製品の概要
11.2 化学反応
11.3 詳細なプロセスフロー
11.4 必要原料
11.5 マスバランスと原料転換率
12 苛性カリ原料分析
12.1 塩化カリ
12.1.1 市場パフォーマンス
12.1.1.1 数量の動向
12.1.1.2 金額動向
12.1.2 価格動向
12.1.3 市場予測
12.1.4 地域別市場内訳
12.1.5 主要サプライヤー
13 主要プレーヤーのプロフィール
13.1 ユニード
13.2 オクシデンタル・ペトロリウム・コーポレーション
13.3 テッセンダーロ・グループ
13.4 オリン・コーポレーション
13.5 Erco Worldwide (USA) Inc.
13.6 成都華栄化学有限公司
図1：世界：苛性カリ市場：主な推進要因と課題
図2：世界：苛性カリ市場：数量推移（単位：百万トン）、2019年～2024年
図3：世界：苛性カリ市場：金額推移（単位：億米ドル）、2019年～2024年
図4：世界の苛性カリ市場：平均価格（単位：米ドル/トン平均価格（単位：米ドル/トン）、2019年～2024年
図5：苛性カリ市場：価格構造
図6：世界の苛性カリ市場：価格構造図6：世界の苛性カリ市場：地域別生産内訳（単位
図7：世界の苛性カリ市場：地域別消費内訳（%）、2024年図7：世界の苛性カリ市場：地域別消費内訳（%）、2024年
図8：苛性カリ世界市場：最終用途別構成比図8：世界：苛性カリ市場：用途別内訳（%）、2024年
図9：苛性カリ世界市場：形態別構成比(%)形態別構成比（%）、2024年
図10：苛性カリ世界市場：形態別構成比(%)図10：苛性カリ市場の世界：品位別構成比（%）、2024年
図11：苛性カリ世界市場予測：数量推移（単位：百万トン）、2025年～2033年
図12：苛性カリ世界市場の予測：金額推移（単位：億米ドル金額推移（単位：億米ドル）、2025年～2033年
図13: 世界の苛性カリ産業：SWOT分析
図14：世界：苛性カリ産業：バリューチェーン分析
図 15：世界：苛性カリ産業：ポーターのファイブフォース分析
図 16: 北米：北米：苛性カリ市場（単位：千トン）、2019年および2024年
図17: 北米：苛性カリ市場予測（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図18：アジア太平洋：苛性カリ市場（単位：千トン）、2019年および2024年
図19：アジア太平洋地域：苛性カリ市場の予測（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図20: 欧州：苛性カリ市場（単位：千トン）、2019年および2024年
図21: 欧州：苛性カリ市場の予測（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図22: ラテンアメリカ：中南米：苛性カリ市場（単位：千トン）、2019年および2024年
図23：ラテンアメリカ：苛性カリ市場予測（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図24：中東・アフリカ：苛性カリ市場（単位：千トン）、2019年および2024年
図25：中東・アフリカ：苛性カリ市場の予測（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図26：世界：苛性カリ市場（炭酸カリウム）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図27：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（炭酸カリウム）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図28：世界：苛性カリ市場（リン酸カリウム）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図29：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（リン酸カリウム）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図30：世界：苛性カリ市場（カリウム石鹸および洗剤）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図31：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（カリウム石鹸および洗剤）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図32：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（液体肥料）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図33：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（液体肥料）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図34：世界：苛性カリ市場（農薬）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図35：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（農薬）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図36：苛性カリ世界：苛性カリ市場（その他の最終用途）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図37：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（その他最終用途）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図38：世界：苛性カリ市場（固体状）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図39：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（固体形態）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図40：世界：苛性カリ市場（液体形態）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図41：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（液状）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図42：世界：苛性カリ市場（工業用）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図43：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（工業用）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図44：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（試薬）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図45：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（試薬）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図46：世界：苛性カリ市場（医薬品）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2019年・2024年
図47：世界：苛性カリ市場予測（医薬品）：数量推移（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
図48：世界：苛性カリ製造：詳細なプロセスフロー
図49：世界：苛性カリ製造：原料の転換率
図50：世界：塩化カリウム市場：数量動向（単位：百万トン）、2019年～2024年
図51：世界：塩化カリウム市場：金額推移（単位：百万米ドル）、2019年～2024年
図52：世界：塩化カリウム市場：平均価格（単位：米ドル/トン）、2019年～2033年
図53：塩化カリウムの世界市場：平均価格（単位：米ドル/トン世界：塩化カリウム市場の予測：数量推移（単位：百万トン）、2025年～2033年
図54：世界：塩化カリウム市場の予測：金額推移（単位：百万米ドル）、2025年～2033年
図55：世界：塩化カリウム市場：地域別内訳（単位）
図56：世界：塩化カリウム市場：塩化カリウムの世界市場：用途別構成比(%)
表一覧
表1：苛性カリ：物理的性質
表2：苛性カリ：化学的性質
表3：世界の苛性カリ市場：主要産業ハイライト、2024年および2033年
表4：世界の苛性カリ市場予測：地域別内訳（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
表5：世界の苛性カリ市場予測：表5：苛性カリ市場の予測：最終用途別構成比（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
表6：世界の苛性カリ市場予測：形態別構成比（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
表7：世界の苛性カリ市場予測：グレード別構成比（単位：千トン）、2025年～2033年
表8：世界の苛性カリ市場：主要国別輸入量
表9：世界の苛性カリ市場：主要国別輸入量主要国別輸出量
表10：世界の苛性カリ市場：主要国別輸出量競争構造
表11：世界の苛性カリ市場：主要企業の生産能力主要メーカーの生産能力
表12：世界：苛性カリ：製造プロセス：原料要求量
表13：世界の塩化カリウム市場：主要メーカーの生産能力
The global caustic potash market size reached USD 2.09 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.84 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.46% during 2025-2033. The rising demand from diverse sectors, including chemical manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing, the expanding applications in batteries and pharmaceuticals, and the global shift towards renewable energy are some of the major factors propelling the market.
Caustic potash, also known as potassium hydroxide (KOH), is a highly caustic and alkaline chemical compound. It is composed of one potassium (K) atom, one oxygen (O) atom, and one hydrogen (H) atom, making it a strong base. Caustic potash is typically found in the form of white, solid pellets or flakes. It is highly soluble in water and is widely used in various industrial applications, including soap and detergent production, chemical manufacturing, and as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries. Caustic potash is also employed in agriculture to adjust soil pH and in food processing for tasks such as peeling fruits and vegetables. Its strong alkaline properties make it an essential ingredient in numerous chemical processes.
The global caustic potash market is experiencing robust growth driven by the expanding demand for caustic potash in the production of various chemicals, including fertilizers, soaps, and industrial cleaners. In line with this, as industrialization and urbanization continue to rise, the need for these products is increasing, thereby boosting the demand for caustic potash. Moreover, the burgeoning growth of the agriculture sector, particularly in emerging economies, has led to greater use of caustic potash as a soil amendment and pH regulator, further propelling market expansion. In addition to this, the surging adoption of renewable energy technologies such as fuel cells, which utilize caustic potash as an electrolyte, is contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the food and beverage industry's reliance on caustic potash for food processing applications, such as peeling and cleaning fruits and vegetables, is providing an impetus to the market growth.
Caustic Potash Market Trends/Drivers:
Increasing chemical industry demand
One of the primary drivers of the global caustic potash market is the escalating demand from the chemical industry. Caustic potash, or potassium hydroxide (KOH), serves as a crucial raw material in the production of various chemicals. It is used in the manufacturing of fertilizers, where it plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of potassium-based fertilizers like potassium nitrate and potassium sulfate. Additionally, KOH is an essential component in the production of soaps and detergents, acting as a key ingredient in saponification processes. With the steady growth of the chemical industry worldwide, driven by industrialization, urbanization, and evolving consumer preferences, the demand for caustic potash remains robust. Industries continually seek innovative chemical solutions, further bolstering the market's growth.
Agricultural expansion and soil amendment needs
The global agriculture sector is another significant factor propelling the caustic potash market forward. Caustic potash serves as an essential agricultural input, mainly for adjusting soil pH and enhancing crop yields. As agricultural practices evolve and expand to meet the rising global demand for food and biofuels, the need for soil amendments like caustic potash grows in tandem. In many cases, soils become acidic due to factors such as excessive use of acidic fertilizers or irrigation water. Caustic potash, being an alkaline compound, helps neutralize acidic soils, making them more suitable for crop cultivation. Besides this, it provides essential potassium, a key nutrient for plant growth. Emerging economies with burgeoning agricultural sectors are particularly contributing to the increased demand for caustic potash in this context.
Renewable energy technologies adoption
The adoption of renewable energy technologies is another significant driver of the caustic potash market. In particular, caustic potash plays a crucial role in the development and operation of hydrogen fuel cells. Fuel cells are gaining traction as a clean energy source, especially in applications such as transportation and stationary power generation. In these fuel cells, caustic potash serves as an electrolyte, facilitating the conduction of ions between the anode and cathode, thereby generating electricity. As global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensify, the demand for hydrogen fuel cells is on the rise. Consequently, this translates into a higher demand for caustic potash as a critical component in this green energy technology.
Caustic Potash Industry Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global caustic potash market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on form, grade, and end use.
Breakup by Form:
Solid
Liquid
Solid dominates the market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form. This includes solid and liquid. According to the report, solid represented the largest segment.
The demand for solid caustic potash is propelled by its critical role in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries. With the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market and the increasing use of renewable energy storage solutions, there has been a surge in demand for lithium-ion batteries. Solid caustic potash is used to produce electrolytes for these batteries, contributing to its growing significance. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical industry relies on solid caustic potash for various drug synthesis processes, making it an essential ingredient in pharmaceutical production. Apart from this, its use in the petrochemical sector for refining and the production of biodiesel further underscores its importance. These unique applications are fostering increased demand for solid caustic potash, alongside its conventional uses, and are expected to continue driving its market growth.
Breakup by Grade:
Industrial
Reagent
Pharma
Industrial grade holds the largest share in the market
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the grade has also been provided in the report. This includes industrial, reagent, and pharma. According to the report, industrial grade accounted for the largest market share.
The demand for industrial-grade caustic potash is experiencing a significant surge, driven by its expanding utilization in the wastewater treatment process, where it aids in neutralizing acidic effluents and removing heavy metals from industrial wastewater streams. Moreover, as environmental regulations become stricter globally, industries are increasingly investing in wastewater treatment, leading to higher demand for caustic potash. Concurrent with this, it plays a crucial role in the food processing industry for applications such as peeling and cleaning fruits and vegetables, a sector that is growing as consumers seek healthier and more convenient food options. Furthermore, the petroleum and oil refining sector rely on industrial-grade caustic potash to remove impurities from crude oil and natural gas, ensuring the quality and purity of these energy resources, thereby fueling the demand for industrial-grade caustic potash and driving its market growth.
Breakup by End Use:
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Phosphates
Potassium Soaps and Detergents
Liquid Fertilizers
Agricultural Chemicals
Others
Potassium carbonate dominates the market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end-use. This includes potassium carbonate, potassium phosphates, potassium soaps and detergents, liquid fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and others. According to the report, potassium carbonate represented the largest segment.
The demand for caustic potash with an end-use focus on potassium carbonate production is primarily being driven by the expansion of the glass and specialty chemicals industries. Potassium carbonate is a vital component in the manufacture of specialty glass, particularly optical glass and high-performance glass used in electronics and displays. As technological advancements continue to expand the applications of such glass in smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices, the demand for potassium carbonate remains strong. Additionally, potassium carbonate serves as a critical ingredient in specialty chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. These industries require potassium carbonate for various synthesis processes and as a pH regulator in chemical reactions. With the pharmaceutical sector's ongoing growth and the increasing need for high-purity chemicals in specialty applications, the demand for caustic potash as a precursor for potassium carbonate production is poised to rise, underlining its significance in these sectors.
Breakup by Region:
North America
Asia Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest caustic potash market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.
The Asia Pacific caustic potash market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the burgeoning agricultural sector in countries such as India and China, where caustic potash is widely used as a soil amendment to enhance crop productivity and adjust soil pH levels. As these nations continue to modernize and focus on food security, the demand for agricultural inputs, including caustic potash, remains consistently high. In addition to this, the rapid expansion of various industries in the Asia Pacific region, such as electronics manufacturing and chemicals production, is propelling the demand for caustic potash in applications such as glass production and specialty chemicals. Furthermore, the adoption of renewable energy technologies, including hydrogen fuel cells and solar energy, is on the rise in the Asia Pacific, further boosting the need for caustic potash as an essential component in these sustainable energy solutions.
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the global caustic potash market is characterized by the presence of several key players vying for market share. Major companies dominate the industry, owing to their extensive production capacities and diversified product portfolios. These industry leaders leverage their global presence and strong distribution networks to meet the diverse demands of various end-user industries. Moreover, regional players and niche manufacturers contribute to market competition by catering to specific market segments or offering specialized caustic potash products. Technological advancements and product innovation also play a significant role in maintaining competitiveness, as companies strive to develop more efficient and environmentally friendly production processes. Additionally, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations are prevalent strategies employed by key market players to expand their market reach and enhance their competitive positions.
The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
UNID Company Ltd.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Tessenderlo Group
Olin Corporation
Erco Worldwide (USA) Inc.
Chengdu Huarong Chemical Company Limited
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. What was the size of the global caustic potash market in 2024?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global caustic potash market during 2025-2033?
3. What are the key factors driving the global caustic potash market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global caustic potash market?
5. What is the breakup of the global caustic potash market based on the form?
6. What is the breakup of the global caustic potash market based on the grade?
7. What is the breakup of the global caustic potash market based on the end-use?
8. What are the key regions in the global caustic potash market?
9. Who are the key players/companies in the global caustic potash market?
