Soda ash latest news

• November 2019

  Chinese soda ash spot price falls to two-year low, European contracts move up

  15 November 2019

  The spot price range for soda ash in China has fallen to a level not seen for two years, while European prices are rising with producers passing on increased costs of production to the end-market.

• Shippers uneasy about International Maritime Organization's 2020 sulfur cap

  14 November 2019

  The approach of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2020 sulfur cap has sparked concern among international shipping companies, with many questioning how they will comply with the new regulation.

• Ciech confirms end to soda ash production at Romania plant

  01 November 2019

  A price rise of 120% for steam supplies has led Poland-based chemicals producer Ciech to suspend production at its plant in Romania while it explores its options.

• US expansions to bring 1.35 mln tpy of soda ash to market

  01 November 2019

  New US soda ash production capacity totaling 1.35 million tonnes per year will not meet expected demand, market sources say.