Recently, as the caustic soda market operates steadily in Hubei, the mainstream ex-factory price of 32% concentrated liquid alkali is 1400-1450 yuan/ton. Caustic soda facilities in the province are running at a utilization rate of around 80%, producing a less amount of liquid caustic soda which is mainly consumed by downstream users in local and surrounding areas, in such sectors as chemicals, lithium battery, food, healthcare and sewage treatment. At present, despite transportation and logistics blockage caused by the pandemic in the surrounding areas and some local areas, the downstream demand seems normal and the procurement of liquid caustic soda remains stable, resulting in a steady price range in the local market this week.