According to PriceWatch, In Q2 2025, the South Korean Caustic Potash Flakes (90%) Industrial Grade market began to recover as Caustic Potash price trend improved modestly to USD 753 per metric ton, rising +0.40% from Q1. Export demand from nations like India and Vietnam was small scale, but this contributed some strength to overall business activity. Domestic market demand was stable in water treatment and agricultural applications. Since raw material and energy prices remained steady, vendors could keep their prices firm without any significant erosion of margins.
Though buyers continued to purchase cautiously, the price increase evidenced initial indications of stabilization momentum. Even inventory levels also seemed better balanced than in previous quarters, since producers moderated production cautiously. Certain players in the market believed that the worst of the price erosion period was behind them, and this prevented most sellers from offering deep discounts. Competitive pressures from nearby Asian markets also began to abate somewhat, allowing South Korean exporters to be more resistant.
Moreover, ongoing geopolitical tensions particularly disruptions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict had a spillover effect on trade flows in the broader region. These tensions contributed to temporary diversions in sourcing preferences and logistics routes, indirectly benefiting South Korean suppliers as buyers looked to diversify their import base. Although complete recovery was still far from reach, the tone of the market overall shifted away from sharply bearish to tentatively neutral. As long as demand doesn’t change and inquiries become solid, the region will be able to transition into a more stable period of prices in the second half of the year. Get Real Time Caustic Soda Price Trend And Forecast Analysis.





