On July 28, soda ash prices in Central China were lowered, indicating a weakening market trend.

Chempricehub July 28 Update
On July 28, soda ash quotations in Central China: light soda ash main market at around 950–1,100 CNY/ton, down 40 CNY/ton; dense soda ash main market at around 1,100–1,200 CNY/ton, down 50 CNY/ton, with actual transactions subject to negotiation.

Downstream demand for soda ash is limited to immediate needs, while inventory levels on the supply side remain ample. Producers are actively pushing sales, but market sentiment is weak. The soda ash market in Central China is underperforming.