On January 28, the quotation for soda ash in Central China: the mainstream market price of light soda ash is around 1,100–1,180 yuan/ton, and the mainstream market price of heavy soda ash is around 1,180–1,300 yuan/ton. Downstream demand for soda ash is relatively weak, with a decent market trading atmosphere. Factory quotations remain stable, while inventory on the supply side remains high. In the short term, the soda ash market in Central China is expected to operate in a wait-and-see mode.