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This table presents monthly production figures for soda ash and trona in the United States, with a specific focus on Wyoming, a key region for these minerals. These sodium compounds are critical raw materials used extensively in manufacturing glass, chemicals, detergents, and paper products, making their production levels important indicators of industrial activity and economic health. Tracking monthly output helps stakeholders monitor supply trends, assess market stability, and plan for fluctuations in demand across various sectors.
Analysis of the data reveals an overall increase in U.S. production from 2023 to 2024. Total soda ash production rose from 10.9 million metric tons in 2023 to 11.7 million metric tons in 2024, while trona output increased significantly from 17.7 million to 19.4 million metric tons. Wyoming’s production mirrored these trends, with soda ash output growing from 8,884 thousand metric tons in January 2023 to 10,040 thousand metric tons in December 2024, and trona production rising from 1,240 thousand metric tons to 1,730 thousand metric tons over the same period. Notably, production peaked in November and December 2024 for both compounds, suggesting heightened industrial activity or seasonal demand. These upward trends underscore Wyoming’s continued dominance in sodium compound production and highlight the sector’s robust growth trajectory.
| TABLE 2 | ||||||||
| U.S. PRODUCTION OF SODIUM COMPOUNDS, BY MONTH1 | ||||||||
| (Thousand metric tons) | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | |||||||
| Wyoming | Wyoming | |||||||
| Month | Soda ash | trona2 | Soda ash | trona2 | ||||
| January | 884 | 1240 | 996 | 1630 | ||||
| February | 831 | 1340 | 966 | 1570 | ||||
| March | 868 | 1520 | 1020 | 1610 | ||||
| April | 906 | 1470 | 939 | 1640 | ||||
| May | 991 | 1650 | 891 | 1500 | ||||
| June | 934 | 1490 | 946 | 1580 | ||||
| July | 942 | 1520 | 1020 | 1570 | ||||
| August | 869 | 1340 | 904 | 1550 | ||||
| September | 874 | 1390 | 1060 | 1690 | ||||
| October | 847 | 1470 | 921 | 1630 | ||||
| November | 965 | 1570 | 972 | 1730 | ||||
| December | 952 | 1660 | 1040 | 1730 | ||||
| Total | 10900 | 17700 | 11700 | 19400 | ||||
1Table includes data available through April 30, 2025. Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.
2Includes solution-mined trona.
Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program
See also: Soda Ash statistics | Mineral commodity prices