Global Caustic Potash Market

The structure of caustic potash consists of an ionic bond between the potassium metal cation and the hydroxyl anion. It is deliquescent, corrosive and highly reactive in nature and absorbs moisture from the air until it is dissolved. Caustic potash is either used as a solid (flakes, crystals or briquettes) or as a solution with varying concentrations. On account of its distinct list of properties, caustic potash finds myriad applications in a number of industries. It is extensively used in consumer products, agro-chemicals and industrial chemicals.

The demand for caustic potash witnessed a fluctuating trend during 2008-2015. This was due to a decline in both its demand and prices during the period. However, the demand for caustic potash increased moderately in the year 2016. According to a new report by Expert Market Research, the global caustic potash market reached around 2 Million Tons in 2016 and is further expected to reach 2.5 Million Tons by 2022. Factors such as increasing population, rising disposable income and a growing demand from emerging nations have proliferated the demand for caustic potash across the world.

Key findings from the report:

• Caustic potash serves a number of application domains which include potassium carbonate, potassium phosphates, potassium soaps and detergents, liquid fertilizers and Others. Among these, potassium carbonate accounted for the largest share in 2016.
• Region-wise, Asia dominated the market with the majority of the share. This can be attributed to the mounting population in the region. Asia was followed by North America, Europe and Others.
• Some of the top players operating in the global caustic potash market include Unid Co Ltd, Occidental Chemical Corporation, Tessenderlo Chemie NV, Olin Chlor Alkali Products, Erco Worldwide (USA) Inc. and Chengdu Huarong Chemical Company Limited.

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Expert Market Research has analysed the global caustic potash market according to application, major regions and top players:

Market breakup by Application

• Potassium carbonate
• Potassium phosphates
• Potassium soaps and detergents
• Liquid fertilizers
• Other applications

Market breakup by Region

• Asia
• North America
• Europe
• Others

Top players

• Unid Co Ltd
• Occidental Chemical Corporation
• Tessenderlo Chemie NV
• Olin Chlor Alkali Products
• Erco Worldwide (USA) Inc.
• Chengdu Huarong Chemical Company Limited

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