U.S. - Sodium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingCut in Production Royalty Rate to Support American Soda Ash Producers
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The fall in the production and consumption of soda ash (sodium carbonate) on the American market was precipitated by the declining demand in the consumer industries and exacerbated by the Covid crisis. The cut introduced in 2021 in terms of royalty rates for soda ash production to enable producers to reestablish competitive prices and regain their positions on the export markets.
Key Trends and Insights
In 2020, American soda ash production fell to 9.7M tons, a decline of 17% against the previous year. The consumption volume also declined over the third consecutive year, standing at approx. 4.1M tons in 2020. This downturn is largely shaped by the drop in demand from downstream industries, particularly, glass production, hampered by the pandemic.
Exports also fell from 7.0M tons in 2019 to 5.7M tons in 2020. To struggle with this downward trend, the cut in production royalty rates in Wyoming, the base for four out of the five American soda ash production plants, from 6% to 2% was introduced in January 2021. This is to enable producers to scale down prices, thereby making the product competitive on both the domestic and export markets.
A significant increase in demand for soda ash from the glass industry, which comprises near 48% of the market, is not anticipated in the medium term. Despite construction growth in the second half of 2020, overall, the American glass output continued to decline over the second consecutive year due to competition from alternative packaging materials for canned food and drinks, and the rise in the recycling and reuse of glass products.
Almost all American soda ash is manufactured using the Trona process. This is more energy-efficient than other forms of production technologies (Solvay and Hou), reflecting the provisions of the Paris Agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The wave of suburban construction growth started in the 2nd half of 2020, is set to continue in the immediate term, which is to promote glass production. Should the pandemic wane in 2021, market performance is forecast to expand with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2019 to 2030, driven by the gradual recovery of the economy and incomes. This is projected to bring the market volume to 7.7M tons by the end of 2030 (IndexBox estimates).
Mexico to Remain the Major Export Destination for the American Soda Ash
In 2019, the amount of sodium carbonate exported from the U.S. stood at 7M tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. In value terms, sodium carbonate exports amounted to $1.6B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.
Mexico (1.3M tons), Indonesia (828K tons) and Brazil (793K tons) were the main destinations of sodium carbonate exports from the U.S., with a combined 42% share of total exports. Malaysia, Chile, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese) and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.
In value terms, Mexico ($307M), Indonesia ($185M) and Brazil ($165M) constituted the largest markets for sodium carbonate exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Chile, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), India and Canada, which together accounted for a further 43%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Malaysia recorded the highest rates of growth concerning the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The average sodium carbonate export price stood at $221 per ton in 2019, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last seven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2019, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($242 per ton) and Canada ($240 per ton), while the average prices for exports to India ($178 per ton) and Japan ($205 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sodium carbonate market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20134310 - Disodium carbonate
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
