On January 28, the quotation for soda ash in North China showed that the mainstream market price for 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 for heavy soda ash was around 1,220–1,300 yuan/ton. The soda ash market is characterized by high inventory and weak downstream demand, with transactions primarily driven by essential needs. In the short term, the soda ash market in North China is expected to remain stable and operate under a wait-and-see approach.