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 苛性ソーダの世界市場
5.1 市場概要
5.2 市場パフォーマンス
5.3 COVID-19の影響
5.4 製品タイプ別市場構成
5.5 製造工程別市場構成比
5.6 グレード別市場構成比
5.7 用途別市場構成比
5.8 地域別市場構成比
5.9 市場予測
6 製品タイプ別市場構成比
6.1 灰汁
6.1.1 市場動向
6.1.2 市場予測
6.2 フレーク
6.2.1 市場動向
6.2.2 市場予測
6.3 その他
6.3.1 市場動向
6.3.2 市場予測
7 製造プロセス別市場
7.1 膜セル
7.1.1 市場動向
7.1.2 市場予測
7.2 隔膜セル
7.2.1 市場動向
7.2.2 市場予測
7.3 その他
7.3.1 市場動向
7.3.2 市場予測
8 グレード別市場
8.1 試薬グレード
8.1.1 市場動向
8.1.2 市場予測
8.2 工業グレード
8.2.1 市場動向
8.2.2 市場予測
8.3 医薬品グレード
8.3.1 市場動向
8.3.2 市場予測
8.4 その他
8.4.1 市場動向
8.4.2 市場予測
9 用途別市場
9.1 アルミナ
9.1.1 市場動向
9.1.2 市場予測
9.2 無機化学品
9.2.1 市場動向
9.2.2 市場予測
9.3 有機化学品
9.3.1 市場動向
9.3.2 市場予測
9.4 食品、パルプ、紙
9.4.1 市場動向
9.4.2 市場予測
9.5 石鹸と洗剤
9.5.1 市場動向
9.5.2 市場予測
9.6 繊維製品
9.6.1 市場動向
9.6.2 市場予測
9.7 水処理
9.7.1 市場動向
9.7.2 市場予測
9.8 鉄鋼/冶金-焼結
9.8.1 市場動向
9.8.2 市場予測
9.9 その他
9.9.1 市場動向
9.9.2 市場予測
10 地域別市場内訳
10.1 アジア太平洋
10.1.1 市場動向
10.1.2 市場予測
10.2 北米
10.2.1 市場動向
10.2.2 市場予測
10.3 欧州
10.3.1 市場動向
10.3.2 市場予測
10.4 中東・アフリカ
10.4.1 市場動向
10.4.2 市場予測
10.5 中南米
10.5.1 市場動向
10.5.2 市場予測
11 SWOT分析
11.1 概要
11.2 長所
11.3 弱点
11.4 機会
11.5 脅威
12 バリューチェーン分析
13 ポーターズファイブフォース分析
13.1 概要
13.2 買い手の交渉力
13.3 供給者の交渉力
13.4 競争の程度
13.5 新規参入の脅威
13.6 代替品の脅威
14 価格分析
14.1 価格指標
14.2 価格構造
14.3 マージン分析
15 競争環境
15.1 市場構造
15.2 主要プレーヤー
15.3 主要プレーヤーのプロフィール
15.3.1 ダウ・ケミカル
15.3.2 オリン・コーポレーション
15.3.3 タタ・ケミカルズ・リミテッド
15.3.4 ソルベイSA
15.3.5 FMC コーポレーション
15.3.6 オクシデンタル・ペトロリウム・コーポレーション(OXY)
15.3.7 フォルモサ・プラスチックス・コーポレーション
15.3.8 イネオス・グループ・リミテッド
15.3.9 PPG インダストリーズ
15.3.10 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co.Ltd.
15.3.11 東ソー株式会社
15.3.12 ハンファ化学株式会社
15.3.13 ニルマ・リミテッド
15.3.14 アクゾノーベル
15.3.15 BASF
15.3.16 コベストロ
図1:世界:苛性ソーダ市場:主な促進要因と課題
図2:世界:苛性ソーダ市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年~2024年
図3:世界:苛性ソーダ市場:図3:世界:苛性ソーダ市場:製品タイプ別構成比(単位:%)、2024年
図4:苛性ソーダの世界市場:製品タイプ別構成比(単位:%)、2024年図4:世界の苛性ソーダ市場:製造工程別構成比(単位
図5:苛性ソーダの世界市場:グレード別構成比(%)図5:苛性ソーダの世界市場:グレード別構成比(単位
図6:苛性ソーダの世界市場:用途別構成比(%)図6:苛性ソーダの世界市場:用途別構成比(%)、2024年
図7:苛性ソーダの世界市場:用途別構成比(%)、2024年図7:苛性ソーダの世界市場:地域別構成比(%)、2024年
図8:苛性ソーダの世界市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図9:世界:苛性ソーダ業界:SWOT分析
図10: 世界の苛性ソーダ業界:バリューチェーン分析
図 11: 世界の苛性ソーダ産業: バリューチェーン分析ポーターのファイブフォース分析
図12:世界:苛性ソーダ(灰汁)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年および2024年
図13:世界:苛性ソーダ(灰汁)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図14:世界の苛性ソーダ(フレーク)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図15:世界:苛性ソーダ(フレーク)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図16:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他の製品タイプ)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図17:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他製品タイプ)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図18:世界の苛性ソーダ(膜セル)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図19:世界の苛性ソーダ(メンブレンセル)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図20:世界の苛性ソーダ(隔膜セル)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図21:世界の苛性ソーダ(隔膜セル)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図22:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他の製造プロセス)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図23:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他製造プロセス)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図24:世界の苛性ソーダ(試薬グレード)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図25:世界:苛性ソーダ(試薬グレード)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図26:世界:苛性ソーダ(工業用グレード)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図27:世界:苛性ソーダ(工業用グレード)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図28:世界:苛性ソーダ(医薬品グレード)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図29:世界:苛性ソーダ(医薬品グレード)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図30:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他グレード)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図31:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他グレード)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図32:世界:苛性ソーダ(アルミナ)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図33:世界:苛性ソーダ(アルミナ)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図34:世界:苛性ソーダ(無機化学品)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図35:世界:苛性ソーダ(無機化学品)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図36:世界:苛性ソーダ(有機化学品)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図37:世界:苛性ソーダ(有機化学品)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図38:世界:苛性ソーダ(食品・パルプ・製紙)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図39:世界:苛性ソーダ(食品、紙パルプ)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図40:世界:苛性ソーダ(石鹸・洗剤)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図41:世界:苛性ソーダ(石鹸・洗剤)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図42:世界:苛性ソーダ(繊維製品)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図43:世界:苛性ソーダ(繊維製品)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図44:世界:苛性ソーダ(水処理)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図45:世界:苛性ソーダ(水処理)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図46:世界:苛性ソーダ(鉄鋼/冶金/焼結)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図47:世界:苛性ソーダ(鉄鋼/冶金/焼結)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図48:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他用途)市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図49:世界:苛性ソーダ(その他の用途)市場予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図50:アジア太平洋地域苛性ソーダ市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年・2024年
図51:アジア太平洋地域:苛性ソーダ市場の予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図 52:北米:苛性ソーダ市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年および2024年
図53:北米:苛性ソーダ市場の予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図54:ヨーロッパ:苛性ソーダ市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年および2024年
図55:ヨーロッパ:苛性ソーダ市場の予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図56:中東およびアフリカ:苛性ソーダ市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年および2024年
図57:中東およびアフリカ:苛性ソーダ市場の予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
図58:ラテンアメリカ:苛性ソーダ市場:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2019年および2024年
図59:ラテンアメリカ:苛性ソーダ市場の予測:販売量(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
表一覧
表1:苛性ソーダ:一般特性
表2:世界:苛性ソーダ市場:主要産業ハイライト、2024年と2033年
表3:苛性ソーダの世界市場予測:製品タイプ別内訳(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
表4:世界の苛性ソーダ市場予測:表4:苛性ソーダの世界市場予測:製造工程別構成比(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
表5:世界の苛性ソーダ市場予測:グレード別構成比(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
表6:世界の苛性ソーダ市場予測:用途別構成比(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
表7:世界の苛性ソーダ市場予測:地域別構成比(単位:百万トン)、2025年~2033年
表8:世界の苛性ソーダ市場構造
表9:世界の苛性ソーダ市場:主要プレイヤー
The global caustic soda market size was valued at 83.2 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach 95.7 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 1.41% during 2025-2033. Asia-Pacific currently dominates the market. The increasing demand for lightweight materials such as aluminium, rapid expansion in the pulp and paper industry, and the significant growth of water treatment services globally represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide, is a highly corrosive, strong alkali. It is a white, solid, ionic compound at room temperature and when it is dissolved in water or neutralized with acid, it liberates substantial heat. It is highly soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol and forms a highly alkaline solution. It helps break down fats, oils, and other organic compounds, which makes it an effective cleaner. It finds extensive application in water treatment plants as it aids in neutralizing pH levels and assisting in the removal of impurities. Moreover, it is used as a base in many chemical reactions because it facilitates reactions by accepting protons.
The expansion of the global textile industry is increasing the utilization of caustic soda for fabric processing and dyeing. Additionally, the growing adoption of caustic soda in the burgeoning chemical industry is positively influencing the market. Caustic soda is a fundamental reactant in many chemical manufacturing processes. It is used in the synthesis of several organic and inorganic compounds, such as solvents, plastics, and fabric. Apart from this, its growing use in food processing, like peeling fruits and vegetables, and curing foods, such as olives, is creating a positive market outlook. Furthermore, the rising demand for various cleaning products, such as soaps and detergents, due to rising hygiene awareness, is driving the market for caustic soda.
Caustic Soda Market Trends/Drivers:
Increasing demand in the aluminum industry
The aluminum industry is currently playing a significant role in driving the demand for caustic soda. The industry is using caustic soda extensively in the Bayer process, a method that is actively refining bauxite to produce alumina, or aluminum oxide, an essential precursor for producing aluminum. Additionally, the increasing use of aluminum in the aerospace and automotive industries to manufacture lightweight components and increase the fuel efficiency is catalyzing its demand globally. Apart from this, the rising construction and renovation activities across the globe are escalating the need for aluminum-based building materials to promote environmental health and reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Rapid expansion in the paper and pulp industry
The pulp and paper industry is currently undergoing a rapid expansion, which, in turn, is significantly driving the demand for caustic soda in the pulping and bleaching processes that transform wood into paper. In pulping, caustic soda aids in breaking down the lignin in wood, which helps in separating the cellulose fibers to produce paper pulp. For bleaching, it is used to remove any residual lignin and brighten the pulp. Apart from this, there is an ongoing rise in literacy rates globally, which is consequently increasing the requirement for educational materials such as books and notebooks, which are primarily paper-based. Furthermore, the proliferation of the e-commerce sector, which relies heavily on paper and cardboard for packaging, is catalyzing the demand for paper.
Rising use of caustic soda in water treatment services
The increase in environmental awareness and stringent regulations worldwide is currently triggering a significant rise in the demand for water treatment services. Caustic soda is extensively utilized to rise the pH levels of acidic water, which makes it neutral or slightly alkaline, thereby ensuring optimal conditions for water treatment processes. Additionally, caustic soda assists in the removal of heavy metals and other impurities from water. It precipitates these contaminants, allowing for their easier removal and thus purifying the water. Furthermore, governments and organizations are continually working on solutions to conserve water and reduce the environmental impact of water pollution. This is escalating the demand for efficient water treatment services and necessary chemicals used in the process, such as caustic soda.
Caustic Soda Industry Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global caustic soda market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, manufacturing process, grade and application.
Breakup by Product Type:
Lye
Flake
Others
Lye represents the largest market segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes lye, flake, and others. According to the report, lye represented the largest segment.
The increasing use of lye in various industrial processes, such as the manufacturing of paper, textiles, soaps, and detergents. The growth in these industries is catalyzing the demand for lye. Additionally, the growing adoption of lye in the Bayer process to refine bauxite into alumina, which is then used to produce aluminum. Along with this, the rising preferences for lightweight materials is driving the demand for lye in the aluminum industry. Apart from this, lye is used in certain food processing methods, such as pretzel-making and olive curing, and in the production of hominy and Chinese "century" eggs, which is escalating its demand globally.
Breakup by Manufacturing Process:
Membrane Cell
Diaphragm Cell
Others
Membrane cell accounts for the majority of the market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the manufacturing process. This includes membrane cell, diaphragm cell, and others. According to the report, membrane cell accounted for the largest market share.
Presently, there is a rise in the adoption of membrane cell technology in the chemical industry as it provides a more efficient process and a higher quality of end products as compared to older methods like mercury and diaphragm cell technologies. The membrane cell process results in chlorine and caustic soda with very high purity levels. Additionally, it is more environmentally sustainable. It eliminates the need for mercury, a toxic heavy metal used in the mercury cell process, thus preventing mercury pollution. Furthermore, it consumes less energy than traditional methods, and results in reduced carbon emissions, which is promoting its utilization globally.
Breakup by Grade:
Reagent Grade
Industrial Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
Others
Industrial grade holds the largest market segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the grade. This includes reagent grade, industrial grade, pharmaceutical grade, and others. According to the report, the industrial grade accounts for the largest market share.
The industrial grade caustic soda is dominating the market due to its widespread use in various industrial processes. It is extensively used in paper manufacturing, textile processing, soap and detergent production, aluminum refining, biodiesel production, and water treatment. Additionally, industrial-grade caustic soda is cheaper than other purer grades, such as pharmaceutical or food grades. This makes it a cost-effective choice for many industries. Apart from this, it is utilized in cleaning, pH adjustment, and chemical reaction facilitation, making it highly versatile for many applications.
Breakup by Application:
Alumina
Inorganic Chemicals
Organic Chemicals
Food, Pulp, and Paper
Soap and Detergents
Textiles
Water Treatment
Steel/Metallurgy-Sintering
Others
Alumina dominates the overall market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes alumina, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, food, pulp, and paper, soap and detergents, textiles, water treatment, steel/metallurgy-sintering, and others. According to the report, alumina accounts for the largest market share.
The demand for caustic soda in alumina production is increasing primarily due to the increasing need for aluminum construction materials. Rapid urbanization and industrialization worldwide are driving the need for infrastructure development. Moreover, there is an increase in the utilization of aluminum in construction, automotive, aerospace, and packaging industries on account of its durability and corrosion resistance properties, which is driving the need for alumina extraction. Furthermore, the automotive industry is developing lightweight vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is catalyzing the demand for caustic soda in alumina production. Moreover, aluminum is extensively used in eco-friendly packaging solutions due to its recyclability. As businesses shift towards sustainable practices, the demand for aluminum in packaging increases, which is driving the demand for caustic soda in alumina production.
Breakup by Region:
Asia Pacific
North America
Europe
Middle East and Africa
Latin America
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest caustic soda market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. According to the report, Asia Pacific represented the largest market.
The Asia Pacific region exhibits a clear dominance in the caustic soda market due to rapid urbanization and the expansion of various industries in the region. Additionally, the growing population is resulting in the increasing construction activities of residential and commercial buildings, which, in turn, is driving the demand for aluminum-based construction materials. Apart from this, many countries in the Asia Pacific are investing in improving their water treatment facilities to ensure the provision of clean and safe water for the growing population. This is increasing the sales of caustic soda in the water treatment process across the Asia Pacific region. Moreover, the expansion of the textile industry is accelerating the adoption of caustic soda in the region.
Competitive Landscape:
The leading companies are currently focusing on various strategies to maintain their position and increase their market share. They are actively investing in research and development (R&D) activities to enhance their production capabilities and produce high-quality caustic soda more efficiently. For instance, they are looking into optimizing the membrane cell manufacturing process, which is known for its high efficiency and lower environmental impact. Additionally, these companies are focusing on expanding their market presence. They are consequently establishing new production facilities and upgrading their existing ones to increase their production capacity and meet the growing global demand for caustic soda.
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:
Dow Chemical Company
Olin Corporation
Tata Chemicals Limited
Solvay SA
FMC Corporation
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
Formosa Plastics Corporation
Ineos Group Limited
PPG Industries
Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd.
Tosoh Corporation
Hanwha Chemical Corporation
Nirma Limited
Akzo Nobel
BASF
Covestro
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. What is caustic soda?
2. How big is the global caustic soda market?
3. What is the expected growth rate of the global caustic soda market during 2025-2033?
4. What are the key factors driving the global caustic soda market?
5. What is the leading segment of the global caustic soda market based on product type?
6. What is the leading segment of the global caustic soda market based on manufacturing process?
7. What is the leading segment of the global caustic soda market based on grade?
8. What is the leading segment of the global caustic soda market based on application?
9. What are the key regions in the global caustic soda market?
10. Who are the key players/companies in the global caustic soda market?