Overview of Soda Ash and Its Grades
Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate – Na₂CO₃) is a fundamental industrial chemical widely used in various manufacturing sectors. It is an odorless, white, alkaline powder that plays a critical role in glass production, detergents, chemicals, water treatment, and many other industrial applications.
Soda ash is commercially available in two main grades:
1. Soda Ash Light
Soda Ash Light is a fine, powdery form of sodium carbonate with lower bulk density. It dissolves quickly in water and is commonly used in:
- Detergent manufacturing
- Chemical processing
- Water treatment
- Silicate production
- Textile and pulp industries
Its fine particle size makes it suitable for applications requiring rapid solubility and precise formulation.
2. Soda Ash Dense
Soda Ash Dense has a higher bulk density and coarser particle structure compared to the light grade. It is primarily used in:
- Glass manufacturing
- Metallurgy
- Industrial chemical production
Due to its granular structure and reduced dust formation, dense soda ash is easier to handle in large-scale industrial operations, particularly in glass plants.
Price of Light and Dense Soda Ash Packaged in Bag 50kg and Jumbo bag in 20ft and 40ft
| product | packing (Jumbo bag) | packing (50kg small bag) | Price | |||
| sodium carbonate grade | 20ft | 40ft | 20ft | 40ft | FOB Turkey | CFR Jebel Ali |
| soda ash light | 16 ton | 25 ton | 17.2 ton | 20 ton | 280$ | 285$ |
| soda ash Dense | 26 ton | 26.25 ton | 26 ton | 26.25 ton | 285$ | 290$ |
Importance of Soda Ash in the Glass Industry
The glass industry is the largest consumer of soda ash worldwide, accounting for more than 50% of global consumption.
Soda Ash price is a key raw material in glass production because it acts as a fluxing agent. Its primary functions include:
- Lowering the melting temperature of silica (sand), which significantly reduces energy consumption during glass manufacturing.
- Improving workability of molten glass.
- Enhancing chemical stability and durability of the final glass product.
Soda Ash price, Major Producers, and Key Demand Markets
Pricing
Soda ash pricing is influenced by several factors, including:
- Energy costs (natural gas and electricity)
- Raw material availability (trona ore or synthetic production inputs)
- Freight and logistics costs
- Global supply–demand balance
- Environmental and regulatory policies
Prices may vary between Soda Ash Light and Dense, with Dense grade typically commanding stronger demand from the glass sector. Market prices fluctuate depending on regional production capacity and export availability.
Major Producers
The world’s leading soda ash producers include:
- China – The largest global producer (mainly synthetic soda ash)
- United States – A major natural soda ash (trona-based) producer
- Turkey – One of the fastest-growing natural soda ash exporters
- India – A significant producer serving both domestic and export markets
The U.S. and Turkey are particularly competitive due to their large natural trona reserves and cost-efficient production.
Highest Demand Countries
The strongest demand for soda ash comes from countries with large glass manufacturing industries, including:
China – The largest consumer globally
United States
India
European countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain)
Southeast Asian countries (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia)
Zumrut International Kimya is a well-established industrial supply company registered in both Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, serving as a reliable supplier and exporter of chemical and petrochemical raw materials including soda ash (sodium carbonate) Light and Dense grades, caustic soda, and other industrial chemicals.
The company focuses on high-quality products, international standards compliance, and flexible logistics from Turkey and Dubai to global markets, supporting industries such as glass, detergents, mining, and water treatment.
With offices in Ankara, Turkey and Dubai, UAE, Zumrut International Kimya is positioned to serve customers across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and beyond, offering competitive supply solutions for industrial clients.
