European Caustic Soda Market: Review and Outlook

This must watch video from the Argus chlor-alkali team analyses the outlook for the European caustic soda market including trade with the US. European chlor-alkali producers face low utilisation rates, ongoing consolidation and higher energy costs, while growing US imports reshape caustic soda trade and pricing dynamics.

See below for the topics covered – and fill in the form to watch the video:

• Caustic soda capacity vs consumption: How much capacity is not being utilised and how will the industry adjust?
• Regional ECU cash cost comparison: How does Europe fare vs the US gulf and Asia now and in the future?
• Caustic soda price drivers: will ECU cash costs or supply & demand fundamentals make the price
• Trade with the US: how are trade patterns evolving?