World production of Caustic soda (NaOH): 87 million tons (approx.)

World consumption of Caustic soda (NaOH):
Pulp and paper 9%
Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) 19%
Propylene oxide (PO) 4%
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) 2%
Soaps and detergents 7%
Textiles 9%
Water treatment 6%
Other Caustic soda (NaOH) derivatives 46%