Hira Saeed

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Insights from the 28th World Chlor-Alkali Conference: Trade Shifts, Demand Pressures, and the Road Ahead

At the 28th World Chlor-Alkali Conference held in June 2025, ResourceWise experts delivered a comprehensive look at the global chlor-alkali market and its interlinked sectors. Presentations from Hira Saeed, Carol Li, and Amy Chu revealed how a mix...

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caustic soda flakes

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Understanding the Caustic Soda Shortage: The Downstream Impact of Weak PVC Demand

The global caustic soda market has experienced a notable shortage in recent months, primarily driven by reduced demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...

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Caustic Soda and Electric Vehicles: Driving A Sustainable Future

As the world increasingly shifts its focus toward sustainability, the growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is illuminating the oft-overlooked...

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Sustainability in the European Chlor-alkali Industry

Historically, the chlor-alkali process is one with numerous environmental and health concerns since the diaphragm cell process and mercury cell...

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Chlor-Alkali: 2021 Review and Outlook for 2022

This year has been a very turbulent year for the chlor-alkali industry with several weather-related and supply chain issues. They have affected the...

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When Will The Global Shortage of Caustic Soda Ease?

The market has tightened substantially since Hurricane Ida hit the US in August. Demand for caustic soda has recovered faster than expected, however,...

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Phthalic Anhydride - When Will the Supply Issues in the Market Ease?

In the past few months, strong demand has been seen in phthalic anhydride, supported by a strong construction industry, with good downstream demand...

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Caustic Soda Market Reverses in the Wake of US Winter Storm

The demand for caustic soda has gradually been recovering following a low point seen in Spring 2020. Currently, across much of the world, demand is...

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Outlook For the Orthoxylene & Phthalic Anhydride Market For 2021

The orthoxylene market has had a strong start to 2021, where the US and Europe have both seen healthy demand and prices have shown increases. Demand...

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Post-Covid-19 Changes in Caustic Soda Trade Flows in the US

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for caustic soda was firm, with most sectors showing steady growth over the past few years. However, when the...

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