Soda Ash Market Analysis :
Soda ash is an inorganic compound with chemical formula Na2CO3. It is an alkaline chemical refined from minerals, and produced through several chemical processes. Soda ash is also known as sodium carbonate or washing soda. Soda crystals are available in three forms, baking soda ash, dense soda ash, and light soda ash. It is used to clear air and to soften water. Its major application is glass manufacturing. In addition, soda ash could also be utilized in production of containers, fiber glass insulation for construction of houses, commercial building, and automotive industries. It is mostly used in the detergent factory, manufacturing of cleaning products, and removing phosphates & sulfurs from different ores.
COVID-19 scenario analysis:
- The global scenario has drastically changed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- The soda ash market has been foreseeing downtrend in demand and supplies as China is the largest manufacturer and supplier of soda ash worldwide.
- The market is expected to witness a little slump probably in the coming months or year.
- Prices of raw materials have been hit due to lack of supply.
- Demand for almost every product is declining these days due to decrease in disposable income of the people during the lockdown.
- Production processes of soda ash product are at halt due to lack of supply of raw materials as well as restrictions on soda ash manufacturing companies at this time.
- However, even if the industries continue their operations, but delay in raw materials supplies, then those industries have to reduce utilization rate.
Top impacting factors: Market scenario analysis, trends, drivers, and impact analysis
The market growth is driven by the product usage in glass manufacturing, and in manufacturing of various other chemicals, detergents, & industrial products. Limited availability and rising prices of substitutes, such as caustic soda, or sodium silicate, have increased the probability of the growth of the soda ash market. Majority of the market is driven by glass manufacturing due to increased demand for soda ash in the manufacturing process of glass.
There are three forms of soda ash in the market - dense soda ash, baking soda ash, and light soda ash. Dense soda ash is an important component in glass manufacturing such as automotive glass, plate glass, container glass, flat glass, and curtain glass. Light soda ash is used for manufacturing of cleaning, dying, and water softening material. Baking soda is used in lather tanning, personal care products, fire extinguishers, and cleaning processes.
Key benefits of the report:
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the global soda ash market along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the global soda ash market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the global soda ash market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years.
Questions answered in the soda ash market research report:
- Which are the leading market players active in the market?
- What are the current trends that will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities of the market?
- What are the projections for the future that would help in taking further strategic steps?
Soda Ash Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | GHCL Ltd., Genesis Energy LP, Tata Chemicals Ltd., DCW Limited, Solvay Chemicals, FMC Corporation, OCI Company, Oriental Chemical Industries, Ciner Resources Corporation, Nirma Limited |
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