On February 2, the quotation for soda ash in North China: the mainstream market price of light soda ash is around 1,180-1,250 yuan/ton, with a price decrease of 30 yuan/ton on January 4; the mainstream market price of heavy soda ash is around 1,220-1,300 yuan/ton. The inventory level in the soda ash market is relatively high, downstream demand is limited, and the trading atmosphere in the market is moderate. In the short term, the soda ash market in North China is expected to operate steadily with a wait-and-see attitude.