On February 5, the quotation for soda ash in North China indicated that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,200–1,270 yuan per ton, while that for heavy soda ash was around 1,220–1,300 yuan per ton. The soda ash market is characterized by high inventory levels and limited downstream demand, with trading primarily driven by essential needs. In the short term, the soda ash market in North China is expected to operate steadily.