Soda ash is one of the most expensive raw materials used in the flat glass industry, as it accounts for nearly 15% of flat glass production costs. Soda ash is used as the fluxing agent in the manufacturing of soda-lime silica glass, which is considered as the most common type of flat glass used, at present. Flat glass, a major sub-segment of the glass industry, is the biggest demand creator for the soda ash market, constituting almost 30% of the global demand. Soda ash plays a vital role, as it reduces melting temperature that is necessary to melt the silica used, as well as reduces the energy required to produce flat glass. As a cost- effective source of sodium oxide (Na2O), it also usually supplies the bulk of the alkali element needed in glass making, which supports the shaping of the glass item. Furthermore, the construction industry accounts for more than 30% of all flat glass shipments, globally. Flat glasses are often considered as building blocks for several types of architectures and interiors. At times, melted colorants are added in flat glass for coloring and solar-radiation absorption properties. The exterior glazing (windows, doors, guard rails, etc.) and interior decoration (doors, partitions, mirrors, wall coverings, guard rails, etc.) mark the leading applications of flat soda lime silicate glass.

1. INTRODUCTION 

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION 

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS