Through the second week of January 2026, prices of Sodium Bicarbonate remained steady; therefore, there was no fluctuation from the previous week's price. The general stability of the Sodium Bicarbonate market can be attributed to balanced supply and demand levels. Most producers maintained operating rates at levels that historically have produced stable supplies in their key markets providing consistent supply; most upstream feedstock prices remained about the same providing continued stable cost of production for producers. Port operations and export logistics were functioning smoothly allowing shipments to go off according to schedule without delays reinforcing the overall stable environment in the Sodium Bicarbonate market. Demand from domestic food processors, animal nutrition formulators, and industrial users was consistent resulting in these customers procuring Sodium Bicarbonate using their normal purchasing patterns. Export purchasers in the Asia-Pacific Region continued to take contract volumes without taking any additional speculative volumes. The combination of consistent supply and demand created very little opportunity for prices to fluctuate at the beginning of January 2026. Most market participants believe there will be some increases in prices for Sodium Bicarbonate in the upcoming weeks due to increased exports and additional inquiries from food and pharmaceutical producers.
