February 6th News: On February 5th, China's soda ash enterprises recorded a shipment volume of 737,400 tons this week, a decrease of 2.98% compared to the previous week. The overall shipment rate for soda ash reached 95.23%. Chempricehub's analysis of soda ash indicates a bullish-bearish score of 1. The article shows that soda ash shipments amounted to 737,400 tons, a decrease of 2.98% week-on-week, suggesting a tightening on the supply side. Meanwhile, the shipment rate of 95.23% reflects robust demand and low inventory levels. This is expected to 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 declined 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, hence it is considered a moderate bullish factor.