Europe Caustic Soda Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Alumina, Pulp & Paper, Soap & Detergent, Water Treatment, and Others), By Production Process, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Europe Caustic Soda Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Alumina, Pulp & Paper, Soap & Detergent, Water Treatment, and Others), By Production Process, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

The Europe Caustic Soda Market would witness market growth of 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market's volume surged to 8,482.5 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 4.5% (2019-2022).

This chemical (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) is widely used in various inorganic chemical applications due to its strong alkaline properties and ability to react with a wide range of compounds. One of its primary uses is in the production of inorganic chemicals such as sodium salts. This chemical is a key ingredient in the manufacture of sodium carbonate (soda ash), sodium sulfate, sodium phosphates, and sodium silicates, among others. Therefore, the Germany market used a total of 512.50 Kilo Tonnes of this chemical for inorganic chemical applications in 2022.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Caustic Soda Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $2,542.9 million by 2030. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 4.1% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 5.9% during (2023 - 2030).

In recent years, researchers have explored the use of this chemical in the production of biofuels and renewable chemicals. By using this chemical as a catalyst or reactant in these processes, researchers hope to develop more sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based products. These innovations could help reduce the chemical industry's environmental impact and contribute to the development of a more sustainable economy.

Additionally, in the alumina production process, this chemical is used in the Bayer process to extract alumina from bauxite ore. It dissolves the aluminum-containing minerals in the ore, leaving behind the impurities. The dissolved alumina is then precipitated and processed to produce aluminum metal. This chemical is also used in the production of paper and pulp. It is used in the pulping process to break down lignin, a natural polymer found in wood, and separate the fibers, which are then used to make paper.

In 2022, Germany registered the highest trade surplus in chemicals of any EU Member State (€69 billion), followed by Ireland (€45 billion), Belgium (€28 billion), and France (€26 billion). In Ireland (57%) and Slovenia (55%), the exports of chemicals made up more than half of the total exports. Slovenia (41%) also had the highest share of chemicals in total imports, followed by Ireland (28%). The high trade surpluses in chemicals in countries like Germany and Ireland further indicate a strong export industry for chemical products, potentially driving the demand for this chemical. Therefore, the expanding chemical sector will continue to support the growth of the market throughout the forecast period.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Alumina, Pulp & Paper, Soap & Detergent, Water Treatment, and Others. Based on Production Process, the market is segmented into Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
• INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
• BASF SE
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Tata Chemicals Ltd.
• Solvay SA
• Covestro AG
• LG Chem Ltd. (LG Corporation)
• Formosa Plastics Group

Europe Caustic Soda Market Report Segmentation

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Organic Chemical
• Inorganic Chemical
• Alumina
• Pulp & Paper
• Soap & Detergent
• Water Treatment
• Others

By Production Process

• Membrane Cell
• Diaphragm Cell
• Others

By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe