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The sodium hydroxide market size is projected to grow from USD 44.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 55.6 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.4%. The global sodium hydroxide market is anticipated to witness substantial growth during the forecast period. With increasing demand from various end-use industries such as chemical, textiles, pulp & paper, soaps and detergents, and alumina manufacturing, the market is poised for expansion. The rising adoption of caustic soda in water treatment applications, coupled with the growing need for industrial cleaning agents, further contributes to the market's growth trajectory. Furthermore, the escalating need for sodium hydroxide in the food processing sector for functions such as pH regulation and food preservation, alongside the uptick in demand from the alumina application industry, contributed to the increased demand for sodium hydroxide during the forecast period.

The key market players are The Sodium hydroxide market comprises key manufacturers such as are Tata Chemicals Ltd. (India), Olin Corporation (US), Westlake Corporation (US), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (US), Dow (US), Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), BASF SE (Germany), Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd (China), Nouryon (Netherlands), Grasim Industries Limited (India), among others. These players have adopted various strategies, such as merger & acquisition, investment & expansion, new product launch, and contract & agreement between 2019 and 2024, to enhance their market shares and expand their global presence.

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Tata Chemicals Limited Tata Chemicals Ltd.  is a sustainable chemistry solutions company. It operates through two verticals - Basic Chemistry (Alkali chemicals-soda ash, sodium bicarb, salt, silica & other halogen chemicals - caustic soda) and Specialty Products (specialty silica, prebiotics & formulations, agrochemicals, and seeds). The company’s product portfolio provides key ingredients to many of the world’s leading brands for glass, detergents, pharma, food, animal feed, and other industries. It is a global producer of soda ash and sodium bicarbonate (3rd and 6th market positions, respectively). Tata Chemicals has 15 manufacturing facilities across four countries  India (Tata Chemicals), US (Tata Chemicals North America), UK (Tata Chemicals Europe), Kenya (Tata Chemicals Magadi) and South Africa (Tata Chemicals South Africa) and marketing presence in 30 countries.

Westlake Corporation, is a diversified global industrial firm specializing in manufacturing and distributing essential goods. Its operations are divided into two segments, namely, Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment encompasses Westlake North American Vinyls, Westlake North American Chlor-alkali and Derivatives, Westlake European and Asian Chlorovinyls, Westlake Olefins, Westlake Polyethylene, and Westlake Epoxy.  In its Performance and Essential Materials division, the company produces and sells a range of products including polyethylene, styrene monomer, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), VCM (vinyl chloride monomer), ethylene dichloride (EDC), chlor-alkali products (chlorine and caustic soda), epoxy resins, and derivatives of chlorine. In the fiscal year 2023, the Performance Materials subsegment contributed 66% of the segment's revenue, with Essential Materials accounting for the remaining 34%. The company has an annual production capacity of 8,140 million pounds of Caustic Soda, manufactured at its principal manufacturing facilities located in Calvert City, Kentucky; Geismar, Louisiana; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Plaquemine, Louisiana; Natrium, West Virginia; and Gendorf and Knapsack, Germany.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, is an oil and gas exploration and production company that operates through various subsidiaries and affiliates. The company has three business segments: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. Its Chemical segment, operated through the subsidiary OxyChem, manufactures and markets basic chemicals and vinyls. OxyChem is a significant producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine, and caustic soda, with manufacturing plants located at 21 sites in the United States and two international sites in Canada and Chile. As of December 2023, OxyChem had an annual production capacity of 3.2 million metric tons (MMT) of chlorine, 3.3 MMT of caustic soda, 1 billion pounds of chlorinated organics, 0.4 MMT of potassium chemicals, 2.1 billion pounds of ethylene dichloride (EDC), and 150 million pounds of chlorinated isocyanurates. In fiscal year 2023, the Chemical segment generated revenues of USD 5,321million, representing 18.0% of Occidental's total revenue. It operates in the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and other countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, US

• On October 2023, Solvay is enhancing the efficiency of its Soda Ash operations to better meet the demands of its global clientele and reinforce its cost competitiveness. Effective January 2024, the production capacity of its Torrelavega, Spain plant will be reduced by 300 kilotons to 600 kilotons of soda ash annually. The facility will prioritize catering to regional soda ash and premium grade sodium bicarbonate customers who appreciate its proximity and dedication to long-term sustainability.
• On December 2023, Dow has launched two innovative caustic soda products, Caustic DEC and TRACELIGHT DEC, as part of its Decarbia portfolio. These products offer up to 90% lower carbon dioxide emissions because of an electrolysis production process powered by renewable energy.
• On February 2022, Westlake Chemical Corporation announced that it had completed the acquisition of Hexion’s global epoxy business for approximately USD 1.2 billion in an all-cash transaction.
• In February 2022, Occidental Petroleum's chemical division is contemplating a significant upgrade for certain chlor-alkali plants. This upgrade aims to enhance capacity, particularly for producing higher-value caustic soda. Such a move presents an opportunity for the company to substantially augment its current capacity to address the escalating demand for its principal products.
• In February 2022, Occidental Petroleum's chemical division OxyChem announced plans to overhaul some of its chlor-alkali plants to increase production capacity for higher-value caustic soda.
• In 2018, Solvay and INEOS joined forces to establish INOVYN, a collaborative venture aimed at specializing in the manufacturing of chlorine, caustic soda, and various other chemical products. This strategic alliance has had a notable influence on the sodium hydroxide market, altering its dynamics and competitive landscape.

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Sodium Hydroxide Market by Grade (Solid, 50% Aqueous Solution), Production Process, Application (Biodiesel, Alumina, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals, Food, Pulp & Paper, Soap & Detergent, Textiles, Water Treatment), Region - Global Forecast to 2029

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