On January 12, the quotation for soda ash in East China indicated that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,120–1,560 yuan/ton, with a price reduction of 20–40 yuan/ton on January 4. The mainstream market price for heavy soda ash was around 1,170–1,300 yuan/ton, with a price reduction of 30 yuan/ton on January 4. The operating rate of soda ash production saw a slight increase, while market inventory levels rose. Downstream procurement followed demand-based patterns, and the overall trading atmosphere in the market remained moderate. In the short term, the soda ash market in East China is expected to operate steadily with a cautious outlook.