On January 16, 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/ton, with a price reduction of 20–40 yuan/ton on January 4. The mainstream market price for dense 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 has slightly increased, market inventory has risen, downstream purchasing enthusiasm is not high, and trading in the market is mainly driven by rigid demand. In the short term, the soda ash market in East China is expected to consolidate.