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