Soda Ash Supplier in Dubai & UAE
Al Habtoor Resources supplies light and dense soda ash (sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃) to manufacturers across the UAE and the wider GCC. Minimum 99.2% purity, a certificate of analysis with every consignment, and delivery direct to your factory in 25 kg bags, 50 kg bags, or 1,250 kg jumbo (FIBC) bags. Whether you produce glass, detergents, industrial chemicals or treat water, we hold and source the grade you need.
Dubai DED-licensed trader
COA on every batch
UAE & GCC-wide delivery
Glass, detergent, chemical & water-treatment grades
Soda Ash Grades We Supply
We stock and source both standard grades. The right one depends on your process — dense for melting (glass), light for dissolving/reacting (detergents, chemicals).
Light Soda Ash
Low bulk density, fine powder. Dissolves fast — preferred where soda ash goes into solution or reacts directly. Used in detergents and soaps, sodium silicate, dyes and pigments, and general chemical manufacturing.
Dense Soda Ash
Higher bulk density, coarse free-flowing granules, low dust. Mixes evenly with sand without segregating or blowing off — the standard feedstock for glass. Also used where low dust and good flow matter.
| Need | Use this grade |
|---|---|
| Glass (flat, container, fibre) | Dense |
| Detergents & soaps | Light |
| Sodium silicate / chemicals | Light |
| Water treatment | Light or dense |
| Metallurgy / flotation | Light |
Specifications & Certificate of Analysis
Light Soda Ash — Typical Analysis
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | 99.3% min |
| Bulk density | 480-670 kg/m³ |
| Sodium chloride (NaCl) | 0.2% max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.002% max |
| Water insolubles | 0.05% max |
| Loss on ignition | 0.30% max |
| Moisture (H₂O) | 0.10% max |
| Appearance | White free-flowing powder |
Dense Soda Ash — Typical Analysis
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | 99.2% min |
| Bulk density | 0.90–1.05 g/cm³ |
| Sodium chloride (NaCl) | 0.30% max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0035% max |
| Water insolubles | 0.03% max |
| Loss on ignition | 0.80% max |
| Particle size | Coarse granular, low dust |
| Appearance | White granular |
A signed certificate of analysis (COA) accompanies every batch. Sample report below.
Packaging & Delivery
| Pack | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 25 kg bags | Small batches, lab, trial orders |
| 50 kg bags | Standard factory consumption |
| 1,250 kg jumbo / FIBC bags | High-volume production lines |
| Bulk / container loads | Re-export and large contracts |
We deliver across all seven Emirates and arrange GCC freight on request. Stock-backed local supply means short lead times for repeat orders.
Industries We Serve
- Glass manufacturing — flat, container and fibreglass. Soda ash lowers the melting point of silica sand, cutting furnace energy.
- Detergents & soaps — water softener and alkaline builder.
- Industrial chemicals — feedstock for sodium silicate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chromate and phosphates.
- Water treatment — pH correction and hardness control.
- Oilfield & drilling — calcium removal in drilling fluids.
- Metallurgy & mining — pH control and flotation.
- Ceramics, textiles, pulp & paper — flux, dyeing and processing.
Why Buy Soda Ash From Al Habtoor Resources
- Local, stock-backed supply — Dubai-based, short lead times, no waiting on a single distant shipment.
- COA on every batch — full traceability, no surprises on the line.
- Both grades, one supplier — light and dense from a single point of contact.
- Direct operator, fast replies — you deal with the people who source and move the product, not a call centre.
- GCC logistics — proven road and sea routes into the UAE.
New to soda ash?
Not sure which grade you need, or want the background? Read our full guide:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between light and dense soda ash? Same chemical (Na₂CO₃, ≥99.2%). Dense has roughly double the bulk density and coarser granules — it flows well and resists dust, so it’s used in glass. Light is a fine powder that dissolves faster, used in detergents and chemicals.
Is soda ash the same as baking soda? No. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). Soda ash is sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) — more strongly alkaline and used industrially.
Is soda ash the same as washing soda? Washing soda is soda ash in its hydrated crystal form (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O). Chemically the same base compound.
Do you deliver soda ash across the UAE? Yes — all seven Emirates, with GCC freight arranged on request.
What’s the minimum order? We supply from single pallets up to full container loads. Contact us with your monthly volume for a quote.
What does soda ash cost in the UAE? Pricing moves with grade, order volume and global market conditions, so we quote per enquiry. Request a quote for current delivered pricing.