The ICIS Caustic Soda report is published weekly in 6 different region, giving the reader a complete global picture

  • In Asia the report tracks FOB NE Asia and CFR SE Asia prices
  • The European report covers the quarterly contract, monthly distribution, domestic spot and import and export markets for both liquid and solid grades which are quoted on a dry metric tonne (dmt) basis
  • The US quotes spot prices of liquid material, for both export and barge prices on a FOB basis as well as monthly contract price.
  • In China, the report focuses on 32% liquid and 99% solid for the Chinese domestic market. There is also coverage of the export market on a FOB basis
  • The four key regions of Africa are covered – the North, South, West and East ­– offering both liquid and solid spot prices
  • The Latin America report covers domestic and import prices in the region

Methodology

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Caustic Soda Methodology – 25 February 2016

Methodology

This is the ICIS pricing methodology for caustic soda. ICIS quotes caustic soda prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, US Gulf, Latin America, Africa and China. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. To find out more, please see Caustic Soda Methodology – […]

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