On February 5th, the soda ash market in East China remained in a wait-and-see mode.

On February 5, the quotation for soda ash in East China showed that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,120–1,560 yuan per ton, with a decrease of 20–40 yuan per ton on January 4. The mainstream market price for heavy soda ash was around 1,170–1,300 yuan per ton, with a decrease of 30 yuan per ton on January 4. Some soda ash production units underwent maintenance, leading to a slight decline in the operating rate. Downstream demand remained limited, with market transactions primarily driven by rigid demand. Industry participants adjusted their strategies based on market conditions, and the soda ash market in East China is expected to operate cautiously in the short term.