On February 6, the quotation for soda ash in North China showed that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,200–1,270 yuan/ton, while the mainstream market price for heavy soda ash was around 1,220–1,300 yuan/ton. The inventory level in the soda ash market remains relatively high, with downstream purchases made on a demand basis. Market transactions are primarily conducted through negotiations, and the short-term outlook for soda ash in North China remains stable with a wait-and-see approach.