On January 4, the quotation for soda ash in North China indicated that the mainstream market price for light soda ash was around 1,180–1,250 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 30 yuan/ton. The mainstream market price for heavy soda ash was around 1,200–1,300 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 50–80 yuan/ton. The operating rate of soda ash production saw a slight decline compared to the previous week, although some enterprises resumed operations. Market inventories showed an increase, while downstream procurement followed demand-based patterns. Trading activity in the market remained subdued, and the overall soda ash market in North China exhibited weak performance.