On January 5, the quotation for soda ash in North China: the mainstream market price of light soda ash is around 1,180–1,250 yuan/ton, with a price decrease of 30 yuan/ton on January 4; the mainstream market price of heavy soda ash is around 1,200–1,300 yuan/ton, with a price decrease of 50–80 yuan/ton on January 4. Some soda ash production facilities have resumed operations, leading to an increase in market inventory. Downstream purchases are following demand, and the trading atmosphere in the market remains subdued. In the short term, the soda ash market in North China is expected to operate steadily.