Price trend

According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, the average market price of sodium bicarbonate was 1,225 RMB/ton at the beginning of the week and 1,222.5 RMB/ton at the weekend, representing a price drop of 0.2% and a decline of 3.86% compared to the same period last year.

On June 17, the SunSirs sodium bicarbonate index stood at 81.14 points, remaining flat compared to the previous day; this figure is down 65.60% from the cycle high of 235.84 points (recorded on November 10, 2021) and up 3.83% from the cycle low of 78.15 points (recorded on January 15, 2026). (Note: The cycle spans from September 1, 2020, to the present.)

Market analysis

According to the SunSirs commodity analysis system, the market for sodium bicarbonate is currently consolidating, with manufacturers reporting steady shipment volumes. Prices in the Henan region are trending weak, with ex-factory prices ranging from 1,080 to 1,200 RMB/ton; in the Shandong region, ex-factory prices are between 1,100 and 1,200 RMB/ton. As downstream buyers are primarily purchasing based on immediate needs, the market is expected to remain in a consolidation phase for the near future.

Upstream: Data from the SunSirs commodity analysis system indicates that soda ash prices have remained stable this week. The current market average price stands at 1,166 RMB/ton, with downstream demand characterized by purchasing on an as-needed basis.

Market Outlook

Analysts at SunSirs observe that sodium bicarbonate prices have recently been trading within a stable range, mirroring the consolidation seen in the upstream soda ash market. Meanwhile, downstream sectors—including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food processing—are largely purchasing on an as-needed basis, with demand remaining reasonably active. Overall, sodium bicarbonate prices are expected to continue consolidating in the near term, with future trends contingent on downstream market demand.

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