On February 4, the quotation for 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. Some soda ash units are under maintenance, leading to a decline in operating rates. Downstream demand is limited, and market transactions are primarily driven by rigid demand. Industry participants are adjusting their strategies based on market conditions. In the short term, the soda ash market in East China is expected to operate steadily with a wait-and-see approach.