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.