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ChemPriceHub Alert: China's Soda Ash Shipments Decline Month-on-Month

Published on 2026-02-06

On February 5th, the weekly shipment volume of soda ash enterprises in China was 737,400 tons, a decrease of 2.98% compared to the previous week, with an overall shipment rate of 95.23%. PriceSeek's analysis of soda ash indicates a neutral-to-bullish score of 1. The article shows that soda ash shipments reached 737,400 tons, a decrease of 2.98% compared to the previous week, indicating a tightening on the supply side. At the same time, the shipment rate of 95.23% reflects robust demand and low inventory levels. This will benefit spot prices and support a short-term upward trend, as reduced supply may intensify market tightness. Combined with soda ash futures data (e.g., the closing price of the main contract 2609 was 1,273 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan), although prices fell on the day, expectations of supply contraction may boost futures prices in the future, alleviating downward pressure. The score is based on the positive impact of reduced supply on prices, but the magnitude is limited, making it a moderately favorable factor.

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