On February 2, the quoted price of soda ash in East China: the mainstream market price of light soda ash is around 1,120-1,560 yuan/ton, with a price decrease of 20-40 yuan/ton on January 4; the mainstream market price of heavy soda ash is around 1,170-1,300 yuan/ton, with a price decrease of 30 yuan/ton on January 4. The inventory in the soda ash market remains high, downstream demand is limited, and trading in the market is primarily driven by rigid demand. Industry participants are adjusting to market conditions, and the soda ash market in East China is expected to operate steadily in the short term.