The ICIS Caustic Soda report is published weekly in 3 different regions and monthly in Latin America, giving the reader a complete global picture.

  • In Asia, the report tracks FOB China, 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 an FOB basis as well as monthly contract price.
  • The Latin America report covers domestic and import prices in the region

Methodology

Active Documents

Caustic Soda Methodology Consultation 2024

Consultation

ICIS is implementing a process of rolling consultation on all of its pricing methodologies. This consultation paper is part of this formal process and covers all of the ICIS primary price points included in the caustic soda weekly publications. The consultation asks both general questions about the suitability of the ICIS pricing methodology and questions […]

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Caustic Soda Methodology – 5 March 2024

Methodology

This is the ICIS pricing methodology for caustic soda. ICIS quotes caustic soda prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, US Gulf, and Latin America. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please email Consultation@icis.com To […]

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