From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-23 12:19:00

Asia is set to lead global caustic soda capacity growth by 2030, driven by demand from industries like chemical manufacturing and textiles. The region will add 3.89 million tonnes per annum, with China and India contributing significantly.

The ‘Mundra Petrochem Mundra Caustic Soda Plant’ in India will be a major addition, with a capacity of 0.73mtpa. Other significant projects include those in Indonesia and China. The Middle East is also expected to see notable capacity additions, particularly in the United Arab Emirates.

GlobalData’s report provides insights into the caustic soda industry’s capacity and capital expenditure forecasts. The data highlights Asia’s dominance in capacity additions, with the Middle East also making significant contributions. The report offers detailed information on active and planned plants up to 2030.

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