Reported Consumption Of Soda Ash In The United States, By End Use, By Quarter

This table presents detailed quarterly data on the reported consumption of soda ash in the United States, categorized by various end-use industries such as glass manufacturing, chemicals, soaps and detergents, pulp and paper, water treatment, and flue gas desulfurization. Understanding the distribution of soda ash consumption across these sectors is crucial because soda ash is a key industrial chemical used in the production of glass, detergents, and other chemical processes. Tracking consumption trends helps industry stakeholders, policymakers, and economists gauge the health of these sectors, anticipate demand fluctuations, and make informed decisions regarding production, trade, and resource allocation.

Analysis of the data reveals that total reported soda ash consumption in the U.S. slightly decreased from 4,460 thousand metric tons in 2023 to 4,350 thousand metric tons in the first four quarters of 2024. The glass industry remains the largest consumer, with total quarterly consumption fluctuating but maintaining a strong presence—897 thousand metric tons in 2023 compared to 892 thousand metric tons in 2024. Notably, consumption in the fiber glass segment increased from 147 thousand metric tons in 2023 to 186 thousand metric tons in 2024, indicating growing demand in this sub-sector. Chemical uses of soda ash saw a decline from 1,310 thousand metric tons in 2023 to 1,240 thousand metric tons in 2024, suggesting a modest reduction in chemical industry activity or efficiency improvements. Exports of soda ash increased significantly, from 6,440 thousand metric tons in 2023 to 7,270 thousand metric tons in 2024, highlighting expanding international demand. Overall, total industry sales and production both rose in 2024, reaching 11,600 thousand metric tons and 11,700 thousand metric tons respectively, reflecting a robust soda ash market despite slight shifts in domestic consumption patterns.