Recently, the market for liquid alkali in Gansu province has shown an upward trend. The price of 32% liquid alkali has increased by 50-100 yuan/ton (converted to 100% price), with the mainstream ex-factory price ranging from 2,850-3,000 yuan/ton (converted to 100% price). The price of 50% liquid alkali has increased by 100 yuan/ton (converted to 100% price), with the mainstream ex-factory price ranging from 2,950-3,100 yuan/ton (converted to 100% price). Some companies have slightly higher ex-factory prices. The loading rate of local caustic soda facilities remains stable, with stable production and reasonable inventory levels. The downstream chemical and dyeing markets are normal, using caustic soda on demand. As the pre-holiday stockpiling accelerates in the downstream sector, the local caustic soda transaction prices have also followed suit and increased.