For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Sodium Bicarbonate Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 0.49% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting subdued spot activity.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 406.00/MT, reflecting balanced import flows.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price showed volatility this quarter as import replacement costs and origin feedstock pressures fluctuated.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast anticipates modest recovery, balancing seasonal restocking against cautious procurement and stable ocean freight.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend was upward due to higher Calcium Carbonate and soda-ash feedstock costs pressuring margins.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains steady, driven by bakery, animal feed, and flue-gas treatment seasonal requirements.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index exhibited limited movement as balanced imports and muted demand kept CFR New York values near flat.
- Inventory and export demand remained supportive when origin maintenance reduced parcels, prompting selective buying from U.S. distributors.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in June 2026 in North America?
- Balanced import flows and normal exporter operations limited volatility, keeping landed costs steady in June.
- Modest feedstock cost increases pressured production costs, nudging replacement offers higher for CFR New York parcels.
- Absence of logistics disruptions and adequate inventories prevented panic buying, moderating near-term price movements significantly.
Sodium Bicarbonate Prices in APAC
- In Singapore, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 6.14% quarter-over-quarter due to firm exports.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 247.67/MT, FOB Jurong assessment.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price stayed range-bound as balanced imports and steady repacking constrained upward movement.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast shows modest June correction as buyers digest earlier restocking and inventories.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend rose with higher soda ash and calcium carbonate increasing margins.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains balanced as food, aquaculture and flue-gas sectors sustain regular offtake.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index momentum reflected sellers' marginal control amid stable freight and loading windows.
- Exporters maintained firm FOB offers while Jurong inventories hovered near average, limiting aggressive discounting pressure.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Uninterrupted inflows from China and Thailand preserved supply, keeping Jurong warehouses close to average levels.
- Rising soda ash and calcium carbonate costs increased expenses, narrowing margins and supporting higher offers.
- Steady regional export demand from food, pharmaceuticals and aquaculture absorbed volumes, preventing prompt oversupply emergence.
South Korea
- In South Korea, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 2.67% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting import and utility inflation.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price volatility remained muted as comfortable import flows kept the Price Index largely range-bound.
Thailand
- In Thailand, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 4.82% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter feedstock costs.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price remained pressured by limited domestic output and balanced regional export volumes.
Sodium Bicarbonate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 8.13% quarter-over-quarter, supported by import offers.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 341.33/MT, reflecting balanced imports.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price firmed as limited prompt cargoes tightened availability and raised replacement costs.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast reflects modest upside into April May, projected June correction on inventories.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from soda ash surcharges during April May.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains steady with bakery, pharmaceuticals and waste-to-energy sectors sustaining routine offtake.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index volatility moderated as balanced imports and normal rates contained price moves.
- Unplanned logistics and lower warehouse stocks elevated short-term premiums, encouraging distributors to lift offers urgently.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Balanced import arrivals from the Netherlands and Spain maintained availability, thereby preventing broader upward price pressure.
- Inventory drawdowns at some warehouses increased replacement demand, supporting short-term firmness in CFR Hamburg offers.
- Stable soda ash input costs and flat freight limited cost-push, leaving demand to dictate movement.
Belgium
- In Belgium, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 10.79% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock and import offers.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price remained near recent CFR levels as import offers balanced domestic supply and inventories.
Turkey
- In Turkey, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 10.34% quarter-over-quarter, driven by export demand.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price remained competitive regionally, reflecting Turkish cost advantage and steady Mediterranean enquiries.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sodium Bicarbonate Prices in APAC
- In Singapore, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 2.94% quarter-over-quarter, driven by steady demand.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 233.33/MT, FOB Jurong reported.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price indications remained range-bound as Jurong repackers sustained normal operations and stable inventories.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast indicates modest upside from export restocking and geopolitical energy cost pressures.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend rose as elevated freight and energy benchmarks increased processing expenses.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains steady, supported by food, beverage, and industrial reagents, maintaining volumes.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index showed upward momentum in March, reflecting Asia-centric offtake and geopolitical uncertainty.
- Export allocations remained disciplined and Jurong inventories adequate, constraining abrupt market moves and speculative purchases.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Balanced supply from China and Thailand, normal repacking rates, and steady inventories limited price escalation.
- Rising freight and energy benchmarks increased production costs, supporting firmer seller offers and pricing pressure.
- Escalating Middle East tensions created logistical uncertainty, prompting cautious procurement and export inquiries across Asia.
Sodium Bicarbonate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 1.5% quarter-over-quarter, driven by firmer imports.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 315.67/MT per metric ton.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price showed limited liquidity, with thin parcels clearing at stable import offers.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast anticipates measured gains as geopolitical freight pressures offset comfortable warehouse inventories.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend modest; soda ash, energy increases are insufficient to prompt price hikes.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook shows steady consumption from food and pharmaceutical sectors, supporting replenishment activity.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index momentum accelerated in March amid rising freight costs and tighter export discipline.
- Import inventories remained comfortable, and German plants operated normally, moderating volatility despite geopolitical supply concerns.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Balanced import arrivals matched steady domestic consumption, preventing tightness and keeping headline prices largely stable.
- Rising freight rates and insurance premiums elevated landed costs, providing upward pressure on import offers.
- Buyers adopted hand-to-mouth procurement during March; limited spot liquidity allowed sellers to maintain firmer quotations.
Sodium Bicarbonate Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index rose by 0.16% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced fundamentals.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 408.00/MT, reflecting stable supply.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price firmed in March amid constrained availability and higher ocean freight premiums.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast points to firmness as geopolitical tensions elevate logistics and landed costs.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend rose due to higher soda ash and calcium carbonate benchmarks.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains steady across food, animal nutrition, and environmental sectors, supporting procurement.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index volatility rose in March, amplifying seller pricing leverage and thinning offers.
- Inventory levels stayed comfortable on the US East Coast, capping further increases despite tighter CFR availability.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in March 2026 in North America?
- Balanced imports and steady domestic output maintained supply, preventing upward pressure despite tight prompt availability.
- Rising soda ash and calcium carbonate benchmarks increased production costs, contributing to higher landed offers.
- Escalating Middle-East tensions pushed ocean freight and insurance costs higher, amplifying delivered cost pressures.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
- In the USA, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 12.0% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting oversupply pressuring offers.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 279.00/MT, driven by balanced imports.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price softened as output and imports increased, compressing spot availability, reducing margins.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend remained muted as lower caustic soda and gas prices reduced costs.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook steady as food and pharmaceutical offtake largely offsets weaker industrial consumption.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast suggests limited near-term gains unless imports tighten or production outages occur.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index stability reflected predictable port operations and stable freight, moderating volatility risks.
- Elevated inventories and steady Wyoming trona flows limited upside despite ongoing export enquiries and operations.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in December 2025 in North America?
- Ample European arrivals and shipments kept pipelines full, limiting upward pressure on December spot prices.
- Lower caustic-soda and gas costs reduced production expenses, softening domestic offers in December, moderating margins.
- Stable ocean freight and uncongested ports prevented supply disruptions, moderating volatility despite modest holiday-driven purchasing.
APAC
- In Singapore, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 0.44% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply conditions.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 226.67/MT, underpinning steady demand.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price firming coincided with a modest Price Index uptick driven by retail buying.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains steady with food and pharmaceutical offtake underpinning near-term procurement schedules.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend subdued to flat soda ash and energy benchmarks, limiting pressures.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast suggests limited volatility as inventories remain comfortable and sellers offer pricing.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index reflected import-dependent pass-through and normal plant run-rates across regional suppliers recently.
- Export enquiries were moderate, port logistics normal, and Jurong inventories aligned with three-month average levels.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Ample soda ash shipments from origins increased import availability, easing replacement cost pressures in Singapore.
- Flat coal and LNG benchmarks kept conversion costs stable, limiting production cost-driven upward pressure overall.
- Resilient retail and food-sector offtake supported prices, but moderate export enquiries prevented significant price firming.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 16.09% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting sustained oversupply and muted demand.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 203.33/MT amid stable feedstock and logistics.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price showed weekly volatility but an overall downtrend, with Price Index pressured by imports.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast remains muted near-term as seasonal baking demand only partially offsets abundant arrivals.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend is flat due to steady TTF gas and stable soda ash feedstock pricing.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook shows a steady baseline from pharmaceuticals and waste-to-energy, but no urgent spot restocking is observed.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index movement correlated with import parity and distributor inventories, constraining immediate upward pressure.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Uninterrupted production and full domestic operating rates increased available tonnage, pressuring the Price Index downward materially.
- Stable TTF gas and flat feedstock costs kept Production Cost Trend muted, limiting pricing impetus.
- Robust import flows and adequate distributor inventories reduced spot buying urgency, moderating the Demand Outlook.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the USA, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 10.45% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting broad oversupply.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 317/MT on CFR basis.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price weakened amid abundant imports and lower soda ash feedstock pressuring quotations.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast indicates range-bound near-term pricing as destocking and seasonal demand balance supply.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend eased with lower soda ash and steady energy, improving margins.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains mixed with holiday baking support offsetting subdued industrial pharmaceutical procurement.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index volatility reflected CFR import competition, improved vessel availability and distributor destocking.
- Operationally, US plants ran steadily with no major outages, capping upside despite intermittent export demand.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in September 2025 in North America?
- Seasonal baking and utility scrubber demand increased shipments, tightening near-term availability and supporting spot values.
- Sustained global oversupply and competitive CFR offers pressured domestic margins, causing quarterly Price Index decline.
- Lower soda ash costs and logistics eased production costs, constraining upward price momentum despite demand.
APAC
- In Singapore, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 15.89% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting persistent import-driven oversupply.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price for the quarter was approximately USD 227.67/MT, FOB Jurong basis.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price weakened in September as the Price Index reflected sustained import-heavy pressure.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast signals modest downside near term, balancing destocking with intermittent restocking ahead.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend: soda ash softened, but freight and energy kept costs elevated.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook subdued as food and pharma purchases steady, insufficient to reduce inventories.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index pressured by inventory builds and normalized logistics keeping imports readily available.
- Major exporters continued regular shipments; Jurong port operations normal, sustaining supply and limiting pricing leverage.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Uninterrupted imports from China and Thailand increased supply, exacerbating oversupply and pressuring FOB Jurong offers.
- Downstream demand steady but insufficient; food and pharmaceutical consumption failed to absorb accumulated existing inventories.
- Soda ash cost softness eased input pressures, but abundant imports and inventories kept offers suppressed.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Bicarbonate Price Index fell by 17.95% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting ample supply and weak demand.
- The average Sodium Bicarbonate price this quarter was approximately USD 242.33/MT based on Hamburg CFR.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price showed swings while the Price Index remained depressed with high inventories.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Price Forecast indicates mild recovery if inventories draw and logistics tighten in coming months.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Production Cost Trend shows stabilized feedstock costs, with ETS and energy charges maintaining upward pressure.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Demand Outlook remains muted as food, pharmaceutical, and industrial procurement hold at baseline levels.
- Price Index weakness driven by elevated merchant inventories and persistent export flows from producers into Europe.
- Logistics improvements eased costs temporarily, but Price Forecast still constrained by inventory overhang and cautious buyers.
Why did the price of Sodium Bicarbonate change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Oversupply from steady exports and healthy domestic output increased tonnes, pressuring the Price Index downward.
- Subdued industrial demand and baseline procurement reduced spot demand, weakening Sodium Bicarbonate Spot Price momentum.
- Stabilized feedstock costs and smoother logistics lowered production cost pressures, but inventories prevented price recovery.
