North America 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

North America 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 North America Caustic Soda Market would witness market growth of 4.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2019, the North America market's volume surged to 13,239.6 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 4.1% (2019-2022).

This chemical (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) finds extensive applications in organic chemical processes due to its strong alkaline nature and reactivity with various compounds. One major application is in the production of various organic chemicals such as surfactants, detergents, and soaps. In this context, this chemical is used as a key ingredient in the saponification process, where it reacts with fatty acids or triglycerides to produce soaps and glycerol. Therefore, the US market used a total of 2,777.7 Kilo Tonnes of this chemical in Organic Chemical processes in 2022.

The US market dominated the North America Caustic Soda Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $9,961.9 million by 2030. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 7.2% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 6.3% during (2023 - 2030).

The Nelson Diaphragm cell process is on of the several methods for producing caustic soda through electrolysis. In this process, a diaphragm separates the anode and cathode compartments to prevent mixing chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide. Loewig’s process is a variation of the Castner-Kellner process that also uses a diaphragm to separate the anode and cathode compartments. This process helps to reduce the contamination of the sodium hydroxide solution with chlorine gas, resulting in a purer product. The use of a diaphragm in Loewig’s process improves the efficiency of the electrolysis process and produces higher-quality chemical.

One of the principal applications of this chemical is in the production of diverse chemicals. It is a key ingredient in producing plastics, soaps, detergents, and dyes. In the chemical industry, this chemical is used in neutralization, saponification, and hydrolysis processes. Its ability to react with fats and oils makes it an essential component in producing soaps and detergents, where it is used to break down these substances into more soluble forms.

Mexico, like many other regions, is increasingly focusing on improving its water treatment infrastructure to address water quality issues and meet the growing demand for clean water. The Mexican government's investments in infrastructure development, including water treatment plants and pipelines, are further driving the demand for this chemical. According to Mexico’s National Water Commission (Comisión Nacional de Agua or CONAGUA), Mexico has ten major rivers, more than 180 dams, and 4,820 small reservoirs. The nation also has a total of 984 potable water treatment plants, 2,540 municipal wastewater treatment plants, and 3,144 industrial wastewater treatment plants. Therefore, the region presents lucrative growth opportunities for the market.

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 U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

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
North America 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)
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Caustic Soda Market, by Application
1.4.2 North America Caustic Soda Market, by Production Process
1.4.3 North America Caustic Soda Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Caustic Soda Market by Application
4.1 North America Organic Chemical Market by Country
4.2 North America Inorganic Chemical Market by Country
4.3 North America Alumina Market by Country
4.4 North America Pulp & Paper Market by Country
4.5 North America Soap & Detergent Market by Country
4.6 North America Water Treatment Market by Country
4.7 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 5. North America Caustic Soda Market by Production Process
5.1 North America Membrane Cell Market by Country
5.2 North America Diaphragm Cell Market by Country
5.3 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Caustic Soda Market by Country
6.1 US Caustic Soda Market
6.1.1 US Caustic Soda Market by Application
6.1.2 US Caustic Soda Market by Production Process
6.2 Canada Caustic Soda Market
6.2.1 Canada Caustic Soda Market by Application
6.2.2 Canada Caustic Soda Market by Production Process
6.3 Mexico Caustic Soda Market
6.3.1 Mexico Caustic Soda Market by Application
6.3.2 Mexico Caustic Soda Market by Production Process
6.4 Rest of North America Caustic Soda Market
6.4.1 Rest of North America Caustic Soda Market by Application
6.4.2 Rest of North America Caustic Soda Market by Production Process
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.1.5 SWOT Analysis
7.2 Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Research & Development Expenses
7.2.4 Recent strategies and developments:
7.2.4.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.3 INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 SWOT Analysis
7.4 BASF SE
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expense
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 The Dow Chemical Company
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.5.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.5.6 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Tata Chemicals Ltd. (Tata Group)
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.6.4 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Solvay SA
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Analysis
7.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.7.5 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Covestro AG
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.8.5 SWOT Analysis
7.9 LG Chem Ltd. (LG Corporation)
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Analysis
7.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.9.4 SWOT Analysis
7.10. Formosa Plastics Group
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Analysis
7.10.3 SWOT Analysis

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