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China, the United States, and Germany are the leading exporters of sodium hydroxide, collectively accounting for over 40% of global exports in 2023–2024, while India, Brazil, and Mexico represent the largest importers in emerging industrial markets. Imports by Southeast Asian nations—including Vietnam and Indonesia—have risen steadily since 2022, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on sodium hydroxide prices amid tightening regional supply chains and increased demand from pulp & paper and chemical manufacturing sectors.
Sodium hydroxide is a white, odorless, non-volatile solid at room temperature, typically supplied as flakes, pellets, or aqueous solutions; it has a melting point of 318 °C and is highly soluble in water with strong exothermic dissolution. It is an inorganic alkali metal hydroxide and one of the strongest common bases. Sodium hydroxide serves as a key reagent and intermediate in numerous industrial chemical processes, including saponification, neutralization, pH adjustment, and cellulose processing. It is widely used in the production of pulp and paper, alumina from bauxite, synthetic detergents, textiles, and petroleum refining, and plays a critical role in manufacturing dyes, pharmaceuticals, and polymer precursors such as epoxy resins and polyacrylates.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Chlor-alkali Industry. See more about what is Sodium hydroxide and Sodium hydroxide SDS information.
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