On January 29, the soda ash market in North China was under observation.

On January 29, the quotation for soda ash in North China showed that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,180–1,250 yuan/ton, with a price reduction of 30 yuan/ton on January 4. The mainstream market price for heavy soda ash was around 1,220–1,300 yuan/ton. The soda ash market is characterized by high inventory levels and weak downstream demand. Trading in the market is primarily driven by rigid demand, and industry participants maintain a pessimistic outlook. In the short term, the soda ash market in North China is expected to operate under a wait-and-see approach.