The largest soda ash markets of the USA and western Europe are approaching maturity and only slow growth is expected in the key glass and detergent sectors. Waste water treatment and flue gas desulphurisation offer potential but volume consumption is low at present. Prospects in South East Asia are much more enticing, where strong GDP growth is stimulating the expansion of glass and detergents industries.
Origin
Industrial Minerals
Journal Title
Industrial Minerals 321 June 1994 59-77
Sector
General
Class
G 1117