The global market for soda ash is expected to face sturdy competition from substitutes such as sodium silicate and caustic soda. Nevertheless, manufacturers can expect to gain from the opportunities arising from the rising requirement of enhanced oil recovery in Europe owing to factors such as technological developments, mounting fuel prices, and energy conservation policies.
Geographically, the global soda ash market is classified into Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America. Amidst these, Asia Pacific took a significant lead in 2014 due to the presence of numerous manufacturers in the region, especially in China, and the mass use of soda ash in paper and pulp industries. China is expected to be closely trailed by the U. S. Some of the leading companies in the market are Oriental Chemical Industries, DCW Limited, Ciech SA, FMC Corporation, GHCL Limited, Nirma Limited, Tata Chemicals, and Solvay Chemicals.
This research report analyzes this market on the basis of its market segments, major geographies, and current market trends. Geographies analyzed under this research report include
� North America � Asia Pacific � Europe � Rest of the World
This report provides comprehensive analysis of
� Market growth drivers � Factors limiting market growth � Current market trends � Market structure � Market projections for upcoming years