On January 30, the quotation for soda ash in North China: the mainstream market price for light soda ash is around 1,180-1,250 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 30 yuan/ton on January 4; the mainstream market price for heavy soda ash is around 1,220-1,300 yuan/ton. The inventory level in the soda ash market is relatively high, downstream demand is limited, and trading in the market is primarily driven by rigid demand. Industry participants maintain a wait-and-see attitude. In the short term, the soda ash market in North China is expected to operate steadily.