On January 30, the quotation for soda ash in East China showed that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,120–1,560 yuan per ton, with a price reduction of 20–40 yuan per ton on January 4. The mainstream market price for heavy soda ash was around 1,170–1,300 yuan per ton, with a price reduction of 30 yuan per ton on January 4. The soda ash market inventory remains high, downstream demand is moderate, and trading in the market is 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 under a wait-and-see approach.