February 28th News: Market sources indicate that Guangdong Southern Soda Ash Industry's 600,000-ton-per-year soda ash facility is operating at 60-70% capacity. Chempricehub's analysis of soda ash, with a bullish-bearish score of 1: Guangdong Southern Soda Ash Industry's 600,000-ton-per-year soda ash facility operating at 60-70% load suggests a supply reduction of approximately 30-40%. This may lead to an increase in spot soda ash prices, as stable demand combined with tight supply could drive up market premiums. In the futures market, the main contract 2605 (2026-02-27) closed at 1,194 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan, with a trading volume of 757,968 lots and an increase in open interest by 4,055 lots. This indicates a strengthening bullish sentiment in the market, and the expectation of reduced supply may further support an upward trend in futures prices.