Strategic Soda Ash Price Trends 2025 Industrial Market Report
In 2025, Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) prices exhibited distinct regional trends reflecting the interplay of supply, demand, and international trade. In India, Q3 2025 Light Soda Ash (>98%) in Ahmedabad fell by 9.63%, trading between USD 280–320 per metric ton. The price softness was driven by oversupply and subdued demand in glass, detergent, and chemical sectors. By September, Sodium Carbonate price trend further declined 8.12% as buyers strategically managed inventory and delayed purchases amid competitive market conditions. China’s FOB Qingdao export soda ash prices provided a reliable benchmark for Asia. Exports maintained relative stability, while domestic industrial buyers monitored supply-demand fluctuations closely. Brazilian Dense Soda Ash (>98%) imported from the USA remained steady in USD 240–275 per metric ton, with a slight 4.78% fall in September reflecting sufficient inventories and cautious procurement by industrial users. European markets presented a contrasti...