Suppliers and Typical Pricing for Food-Grade Anhydrous Na₂CO₃

Suppliers of Food-Grade Sodium Carbonate

Food-grade anhydrous sodium carbonate (designated as E500(i)) is a specialty product and is sourced from different suppliers than industrial-grade soda ash.

• Major Chemical Manufacturers: Large-scale producers of soda ash often have dedicated product lines for high-purity, food-grade versions. Examples of global producers include Solvay, Tata Chemicals, Ciner, and Genesis Alkali.
• Specialty Chemical Distributors: These companies buy in bulk from manufacturers and sell in smaller quantities. They are the most common source for businesses that don't require full truckloads. Examples include Univar Solutions, Brenntag, and other regional food ingredient suppliers.
• Food Ingredient Wholesalers: Companies that specialize in a wide range of food additives (like baking soda, citric acid, etc.) will also stock and sell food-grade sodium carbonate.
• Online Chemical Marketplaces: Websites dedicated to B2B chemical sales list various suppliers and grades.

Typical Pricing

Specific pricing for food-grade sodium carbonate is highly variable and is not publicly fixed. It depends on several factors:

• Quantity: The single biggest factor. Buying a 25 kg bag will have a much higher per-kg price than buying a full pallet (1 tonne) or a full truckload (20+ tonnes).
• Grade and Certification: Food-grade (FCC/Codex compliant, Kosher, Halal) is more expensive than technical or industrial grade due to the higher purity requirements and stricter manufacturing controls.
• Market Conditions: Prices fluctuate based on global supply and demand, energy costs (which are a major part of production), and freight/logistics costs.
• Region: Prices vary geographically based on proximity to production plants and local transportation costs.

As a very general estimate, prices for pallet-scale quantities from a distributor might range from $1 to $3 USD per kilogram, while bulk contract pricing for truckloads direct from a manufacturer would be significantly lower (often priced per tonne). Small, repackaged quantities (e.g., 1-5 kg) for lab or small business use can be much more expensive, often $5-$10 per kg or more.