On January 7, the quotation for soda ash in East China was as follows: the mainstream market price of light soda ash was around 1,120–1,560 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 20–40 yuan/ton on January 4; the mainstream market price of heavy soda ash was around 1,170–1,300 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 30 yuan/ton on January 4. The production load of some soda ash enterprises increased, leading to a slight rise in operating rates. Market inventory levels have risen, while downstream purchases have followed demand. The overall trading atmosphere in the market is moderate, and the soda ash market in East China is expected to consolidate in the short term.