On January 12, the soda ash quotation in North China showed that the mainstream market price of light soda ash was around 1,180-1,250 yuan/ton, with a price reduction of 30 yuan/ton on January 4. The mainstream market price of heavy soda ash was around 1,220-1,300 yuan/ton. The operating rate of soda ash has increased, and market inventory pressure remains. Downstream procurement follows demand, with a relatively subdued trading atmosphere in the market. Industry participants maintain a cautious outlook, and the short-term soda ash market in North China is expected to operate steadily with a wait-and-see approach.