On February 6, the quotation for soda ash in Central China was as follows: the mainstream market price for light soda ash ranged around 1,100–1,200 yuan/ton, while the mainstream market price for heavy soda ash ranged around 1,150–1,300 yuan/ton. Downstream demand for soda ash followed a need-based pattern, with a relatively subdued market transaction atmosphere. Factory quotations remained stable, and the operating rate on the supply side fluctuated within a narrow range. In the short term, the soda ash market in Central China is expected to operate steadily.