This chart shows Soda Ash price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- Soda Ash, US (United States): Soda Ash, export transaction price, fob, United States
- Soda Ash, CN (China): Soda Ash, domestic spot price, exw, China
- Soda Ash, SEA (Southeast Asia): Soda Ash, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- Soda Ash, SAM (South America): Soda Ash, import transaction price, cif, Brazil
- Soda Ash, MDE (Middle East): Soda Ash, export transaction price, fob, Turkey
- Soda Ash, EUR (Europe): Soda Ash, export contract price, fob, Germany
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Soda Ash Price Outlook
Soda Ash Price Outlook. The price of Soda Ash (United States) increased during May 2020 to 208 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 8% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Soda Ash (United States) decreased significantly by 9%. Meanwhile, the average price of Soda Ash (China) amounted to 181 USD per metric ton, from 286 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Soda Ash (China) is 10% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Soda Ash (Southeast Asia) rose slightly throughout May 2020, reaching 222 USD per metric ton. The price is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 10% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Soda Ash (Middle East) decreased significantly during May 2020, reaching 166 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 7% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 9% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Soda Ash (Europe) experienced a modest rise of 1 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 259 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a rise of 0.4% on a monthly basis and a rise of 0.8% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in May 2020, the price of Soda Ash (South America) witnessed a rise of 12 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 198 USD per metric ton. The May 2020 price is 8% lower than the price one year before.
About Soda Ash
About Soda Ash. Sodium Carbonate (a.k.a. Soda Ash, Na2CO3) is a white, odorless, and water-soluble inorganic salt. It is obtained in anhydrous and three hydrated (mono, hepta, and decahydrate) forms. Due to its high production at a moderately low cost in the Solvay process in conjunction with its alkaline properties, Sodium Carbonate is used in the manufacturing of a variety of products, such as paper, glass, soaps, and detergents.
Soda Ash Handling. Sodium Carbonate is immensely hygroscopic, so in transportation and/or storage it absorbs water and undergoes slow changes in structure. Its transportation and storage should be done in hermetically closed containments. It is not flammable and has low toxicity. Two types of tanker vehicles are used for bulk deliveries, tipper and non-tipper, and both are discharged pneumatically. Standard packages are 25 kg LDPE bags and 1000 kg coated woven polypropylene. Transport by water is made by vessels with capacities from 1200 to 5000 t, being predominantly equipped with box-type dry cargo holds and ungeared, and by ungeared barges with capacities ranging from 250 to 1500 t.
Soda Ash Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Soda Ash are listed below.
- Extraction from the mining deposits (such as trona and nahcolite deposits),
- Sodium chloride + ammonia + limestone (Solvay process; ammonia-soda process),
- Steam reformed carbon dioxide + sodium chloride
- Limestone and coal, with the addition of sulfuric acid (Leblanc process)
Soda Ash Uses. The uses and applications of Sodium Carbonate may vary according to its specification. Essentially, there are two very similar Sodium Carbonate grades: light (500-600 kg/m3) and dense (1,050-1,150 kg/m3). Both are anhydrous and have a 99.6% minimum purity.