On January 28, the soda ash market in East China operated steadily.

On January 28, the quotation for soda ash in East China indicated that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was approximately 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 soda ash market is characterized by high inventory and weak downstream demand, with trading activities primarily driven by a wait-and-see atmosphere. Market participants are adjusting their strategies based on prevailing conditions. In the short term, the soda ash market in East China is expected to operate steadily.