U.S. Producers Of Soda Ash In 2024

This table presents detailed information on the production capacity of soda ash by various U.S. companies in 2024, including plant locations and sources of sodium carbonate. Soda ash, or sodium carbonate, is a critical industrial chemical used extensively in glass manufacturing, detergents, and chemical production. Understanding the production capacity and geographic distribution of soda ash producers is essential for assessing the supply chain stability and economic impact of this commodity within the United States, as well as its role in supporting key manufacturing sectors.

In 2024, the total nameplate capacity for soda ash production in the U.S. stands at 15.3 million short tons, equivalent to approximately 13.9 million metric tons. Genesis Alkali Wyoming Corp. leads with two plants in Wyoming—Granger and Green River—contributing a combined capacity of 4.85 million short tons, both sourcing underground trona. Other major producers include Solvay Chemicals, Inc. with 2.95 million short tons and Sisecam Chemicals Wyoming LP with 3.25 million short tons, both also located in Green River, WY. Tata Chemicals North America, Inc. adds 2.8 million short tons, while Searles Valley Minerals, Inc. operates a 1.45 million short ton plant in Trona, California, which uniquely sources soda ash from dry lake brine. The concentration of production in Wyoming highlights the region’s strategic importance due to its abundant trona deposits, while the overall capacity reflects a stable and robust soda ash industry in the U.S. for 2024.