For the Quarter Ending December 2025
APAC
• In China, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index fell by 4.2% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting persistently strong oversupply.
• The average Sodium Hypochlorite price for the quarter was approximately USD 170.67/MT, FOB Qingdao, reported.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Spot Price weakened as coastal inventories accumulated, pressuring the Price Index and margins.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast signals modest declines near-term amid ample feedstock and tepid export enquiry.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend remained subdued as falling caustic soda and electricity limited costs.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook weak for textiles, pulp; municipal tenders completed, leaving baseline sanitation demand.
• Rising inventories and muted exports depressed Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index, intensifying price competition among producers.
• Large integrated chlor-alkali complexes ran operating rates, keeping supply abundant and restraining spot price recovery.
Why did the price of Sodium Hypochlorite change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Integrated chlor-alkali supply exceeded demand in December, producing surplus volumes that materially pressured month-end realizations.
• Lower caustic soda and chlorine reduced production costs, letting producers accept discounts to clear stock.
• Muting export enquiries and municipal tenders reduced spot offtake, leaving coastal inventories above seasonal norms.
Europe
• In Germany, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index fell by 5.96% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting oversupply and weak demand.
• The average Sodium Hypochlorite price for the quarter was USD 236.67/MT, reflecting subdued spot activity.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Spot Price weakened as producers discounted offers protecting exports and clearing accumulating inventories.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast shows modest declines near term before seasonal demand re-emerges in spring.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend remained stable due to low chlorine and caustic soda prices.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook is muted with municipal procurement and downstream industries reducing spot purchasing.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index pressure reflects rising inventories, efficient production, and limited seasonal export lift.
• Integrated chlor-alkali plants ran at steady rates, supporting exports and maintaining inventories for year-end sales.
Why did the price of Sodium Hypochlorite change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Comfortable supply and uninterrupted chlor-alkali output increased availability, exerting downward pressure on prices in December.
• Reduced municipal procurement and softer export enquiries left producers with elevated inventories, prompting discounted offers.
• Electricity costs stabilized and low feedstock prices limited cost-push, letting sellers trim FOB quotes slightly.
North America
• In North America, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index showed a mixed trend in Q4 2025, with early-quarter softness followed by moderate recovery due to seasonal cleaning and water treatment demand.
• The average Sodium Hypochlorite price for the quarter remained relatively stable, supported by steady off-take from municipal water treatment, sanitation, and industrial cleaning sectors.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Spot Price softened in October and November as inventories at distributors and municipal buyers were sufficient, but recovered in December due to pre-holiday restocking and increased cleaning activity.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend remained largely stable, with minimal volatility in chlorine and caustic soda input costs and moderate energy expenses.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook remained balanced, driven by consistent municipal water treatment needs, industrial cleaning, and sanitation programs, despite slower activity in certain non-essential sectors.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast suggests moderate range-bound movement, with upside potential if winter sanitation demand increases and downside limited by steady industrial and municipal supply.
Why did the price of Sodium Hypochlorite change in December 2025 in North America?
• The Price Index increased moderately in December 2025 as municipalities and industrial users restocked ahead of winter cleaning and water treatment cycles.
• Short-term tightening of local supply in some regions supported Spot Prices.
• With the Production Cost Trend stable, the December price change was primarily demand-driven rather than cost-push related.
• Distributor and municipal restocking before the holiday season stabilized market prices after mid-quarter softness.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
APAC
• In China, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index fell by 1.581% quarter-over-quarter, due to softer demand.
• The average Sodium Hypochlorite price for the quarter was approximately USD 249.00/MT, per industry reports.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Spot Price eased as inventories climbed and buyers delayed purchases, pressuring offer levels.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast shows monthly gains or declines tied to feedstock fluctuations and seasonality.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend benefited as caustic soda stabilized and chlorine availability eased pressure.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook steady from water treatment, while textile and industrial demand recover slowly.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index dipped after July peak, driven by eased buying and rising inventories.
• Limited export flows and rising inventories prompted producers to discount offers in domestic spot markets.
Why did the price of Sodium Hypochlorite change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Improved operational rates and resolved logistics increased supply, creating oversupply risks and downward price pressure.
• Falling caustic soda and stable chlorine prices reduced production costs, mitigating cost-push and easing margins.
• Demand softened in textiles, pulp and sanitation while export interest remained weak, reducing buying urgency.
Europe
• In Germany, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index fell by 4.19% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak demand domestically.
• The average Sodium Hypochlorite price for the quarter was approximately USD 251.67/MT, per FOB Hamburg.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Spot Price softened into September as buyers postponed purchases amid accumulating inventories domestically.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend eased as caustic soda and chlorine prices moderated, lowering pressure.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook stays subdued, with municipal and industrial restocking delayed amid economic caution.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast anticipates modest monthly fluctuations, balancing seasonal demand and raw material volatility.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index reflected oversupply signals as producers cut offers to maintain plant throughput.
• Sodium Hypochlorite operational disruptions limited, though Rhine low levels and port congestion raised logistics costs.
Why did the price of Sodium Hypochlorite change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Soft industrial demand and municipal procurement delays reduced off-take, causing surplus inventories and downward price pressure.
• Falling caustic soda and moderate chlorine costs eased production expenses, enabling producers to offer lower prices.
• Improved logistics and steady chlor-alkali operations increased availability, diminishing sellers' leverage and compressing the Price Index.
North America
• In North America, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index displayed a mixed trend during Q3 2025, firming through July and August, followed by slight softening in September.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Spot Price strengthened mid-quarter due to heightened procurement by municipal water treatment facilities and industrial cleaning companies.
• By September, Spot Price eased modestly as seasonal demand from commercial cleaning services slowed and inventories were replenished.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend remained stable, with steady chlorine and caustic soda feedstock prices and minor reductions in logistics costs.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast indicates continued mixed movement into Q4 2025—firm demand from municipal water treatment may support pricing, while seasonal softness in industrial cleaning could cause slight downward pressure.
• Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook remains positive, driven by ongoing water disinfection requirements, industrial cleaning, and pulp & paper bleaching applications.
• Adequate production capacity across the U.S. and Canada, along with stable imports from Mexico, helped maintain supply balance, keeping the Price Index within a narrow range.
• Favorable freight rates and consistent energy costs allowed manufacturers to maintain margins without passing major cost fluctuations to buyers.
Why did the price of Sodium Hypochlorite change in September 2025 in North America?
• In September 2025, the Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index decreased slightly, as demand from industrial cleaning and commercial sanitation services softened following summer peaks.
• Stable feedstock costs and sufficient inventory levels contributed to the minor easing of Spot Prices.
• With the Production Cost Trend largely unchanged, the price adjustment was driven primarily by seasonal demand moderation rather than cost pressures.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
Europe
• The German Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index fell by 13% from Q1 2025, settling at Q2 USD 252/MT, FOB Hamburg, as prices moved down during April, May, and June on the back of softening demand and firm supply fundamentals.
• The decrease in Sodium Hypochlorite Price during Q2 was led by sustained weakness in industrial demand, especially from manufacturing, pulp and paper, and textile industries, in the backdrop of declining order books and risk-averse buyer sentiment.
• The Outlook for Sodium Hypochlorite Demand softened as winter sanitation requirements dissipated after the winter season, and summer demand was dampened by unusually wet conditions and delayed municipal purchasing for water treatment.
• Why did the price change in July 2025?
A slight increase is expected due to better weather driving sanitation demand and a minor rebound in feedstock costs.
• Caustic soda and chlorine availability remained ample across the quarter; European chlorine output rose steadily while caustic soda prices fell, contributing to a favorable Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend that enabled lower pricing.
• Stable chlor-alkali operations and efficient logistics ensured smooth domestic distribution, but flat export volumes and inventory build-up exerted additional pressure on local sellers to offer discounts and maintain throughput.
• In June, further feedstock cost deflation—with chlorine prices down 2.6% and caustic soda remaining weak—enabled producers to cut factory gate prices while preserving margins, reinforcing the Q2 downtrend.
• Despite improving Eurozone inflation and rising water treatment activity, broader industrial stagnation and muted procurement behavior prevented any sustained recovery in demand, anchoring the bearish Price Index movement.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast for July 2025 suggests a slight increase, supported by improved weather, municipal project restarts, and firmer raw material costs.
APAC
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index in China declined by 14% from Q1 2025, with Q2 closing at USD 243/MT, FOB Qingdao, driven by weaker industrial demand, easing production costs, and oversupply from subdued export volumes.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price decline stemmed from soft downstream activity in pulp, paper, textiles, and sanitation sectors, as spring and early summer failed to trigger strong seasonal uptake and macroeconomic sentiment remained cautious.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook remained flat, with only stable consumption in municipal water treatment and industrial wastewater applications providing a baseline; limited momentum from pool disinfection and agriculture further weighed on demand.
• Why did the price change in July 2025?
A slight increase is expected due to higher seasonal sanitation demand and gradual tightening in caustic soda input costs.
• On the supply side, high chlor-alkali utilization and the easing of environmental curbs on smaller units ensured consistent production, amplifying domestic inventory and price competition throughout Q2.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend stayed favorable to buyers as caustic soda prices fell in April and May, and chlorine values stabilized in June, allowing producers to lower offers without margin pressure.
• Export disruptions due to US tariffs and global trade friction redirected volumes into the domestic market, creating a localized surplus and dampening the Price Index across all three months.
• Despite stronger logistics and improved inland transport, China’s supply-demand equilibrium in Sodium Hypochlorite stayed tilted toward oversupply, resulting in continued price weakness throughout Q2.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast for July 2025 indicates a slight increase, attributed to stronger disinfection demand in mid-summer, improved pool and sanitation use, and modest feedstock recovery.
North America
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price Index in North America showed a mixed trend in Q2 2025, as seasonal demand was strong early in the quarter but later stabilized due to steady supply and cautious industrial activity.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price responded to peak disinfection demand from municipal water treatment, sanitation, and pool maintenance, but gains were tempered by slower activity in pulp, paper, and textile sectors.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Demand Outlook remained firm overall, with steady consumption across water utilities, institutional hygiene, and chemical manufacturing, though some downstream sectors practiced inventory rationing.
• Why did the price change in July 2025?
A slight increase is expected due to seasonal peak demand for water treatment and pool sanitation, along with rising input cost pressure.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Production Cost Trend remained variable, influenced by fluctuations in chlorine and caustic soda prices, which producers monitored closely while adjusting operating rates to market conditions.
• Production remained stable with chlor-alkali plants running at consistent rates, while localized weather events and shifting import dynamics occasionally tightened supply, supporting the mid-quarter price resilience.
• Improved logistics and steady domestic manufacturing ensured availability across regions, but freight and distribution costs added pressure on margins toward the quarter's end.
• Buyers continued to procure cautiously, with many managing pre-stocked inventories and delaying bulk orders amid economic uncertainty and hopes of price stability.
• The Sodium Hypochlorite Price Forecast for July 2025 suggests a slight increase, driven by peak summer demand and firming upstream feedstock prices.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
Sodium Hypochlorite prices in the USA showed a mixed trend during Q1 2025, with prices initially stable to firm but easing slightly by the end of the quarter. In January and February, demand was relatively strong due to seasonal disinfection needs, especially in healthcare, households, and institutional settings combating winter-related illnesses.
This was supported by consistent consumption from core industrial sectors such as water treatment, pulp and paper, and chemical manufacturing. Additionally, demand from the agricultural sector began to pick up slightly as preparation for planting season started. On the supply side, the USA maintained stable domestic production, but occasional weather-related disruptions, such as winter storms, led to localized supply tightness.
Rising transportation costs and fluctuating prices of chlorine and caustic soda also influenced market dynamics. However, by March, industrial activity softened, and downstream demand declined slightly, resulting in reduced procurement and easing prices. Overall, despite the March slowdown, Sodium Hypochlorite prices in Q1 2025 remained mostly firm and slightly higher compared to the previous quarter, supported by steady baseline demand and raw material cost trends.
APAC
Sodium Hypochlorite prices in APAC , especially China exhibited a mixed trend over Q1 2025, starting with an upward movement in January and February, followed by a slight decline in March. The quarter began with strong seasonal demand for disinfection and sanitation due to winter conditions, alongside rising industrial consumption from the water treatment, textiles, and paper sectors. Increased hygiene awareness and firm demand across both household and industrial applications contributed to early-quarter price gains. Additionally, the surge in raw material costs—particularly Caustic Soda and Liquid Chlorine—along with supply challenges caused by the Chinese New Year and facility maintenance, supported price hikes in January and February. However, by March, seasonal disinfection demand had eased, and industrial offtake turned cautious amid slow manufacturing recovery. With raw material prices stabilizing and production levels remaining steady, the market saw mild oversupply. Port congestion and inventory buildup further weakened market momentum, pushing prices down. Overall, while the quarter began on a strong note, softening demand and steady supply led to a slight market correction. Thus, the price of Sodium Hypochlorite closed at USD 290/MT, 12% FOB Qingdao in March 2025.
Europe
Sodium Hypochlorite prices in Europe followed a fluctuating but overall stable-to-firm trend in Q1 2025. In January, prices increased due to heightened seasonal demand for disinfection during winter and strong industrial consumption from sectors like water treatment, pulp and paper, and textiles. Supply constraints arising from maintenance shutdowns and rising raw material costs, especially for Caustic Soda and Liquid Chlorine, further supported the price hike. February continued the upward momentum, driven by strong industrial activity and persistent seasonal demand. Even though raw material prices eased, production costs remained high due to elevated electricity prices and port congestion, sustaining firm pricing. However, by March, prices softened slightly as winter-related demand began to ease. Disinfection consumption fell, and industrial offtake showed only moderate recovery. Although port congestion and low Rhine water levels created some logistical issues, they were not severe enough to significantly impact supply. Stable raw material availability and healthy inventory levels allowed suppliers to lower prices marginally to remain competitive.
Overall, the pricing environment in Germany displayed volatility, with a 8.2% increase noted from Q4 2024 and 3.4% increase from Q1 2024.
