China’s Caustic Soda Import and Export Data, Q1 2026 (January–March)

China’s Caustic Soda Import and Export Data, Q1 2026 (January–March)

Source: General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China

March 2026

• Imports: 1,200 tonnes of caustic soda, comprising 1,100 tonnes of solid caustic soda and 100 tonnes of liquid caustic soda.

Q1 2026 (January–March)

• Total imports: 2,800 tonnes, a year‑on‑year increase of 54.84%, consisting of 2,700 tonnes of solid caustic soda and 100 tonnes of liquid caustic soda.
• Total exports: 1,068,200 tonnes, a year‑on‑year increase of 11.59%, consisting of:
  • Solid caustic soda: 220,800 tonnes (+91.72% YoY)
  • Liquid caustic soda: 847,400 tonnes (+0.63% YoY)

Export Destinations – Q1 2026

• Liquid caustic soda: Top three destinations accounted for the following shares of total liquid exports:
  • Australia: 48.1%
  • Indonesia: 29.97%
  • Taiwan, China: 6.65%
• Solid caustic soda: Top three destinations accounted for the following shares of total solid exports:
  • Indonesia: 11.31%
  • Vietnam: 8.99%
  • Kazakhstan: 6.06%