This week, the total inventory of soda ash producers in China stood at 1.2188 million tons, down by 3,900 tons on a weekly basis. Compared to Monday, inventories decreased by 7,200 tons, representing a 0.59% decline.

Specifically, light soda ash inventories were at 598,400 tons, down 13,300 tons week-on-week, while heavy soda ash inventories were at 620,400 tons, up 6,100 tons week-on-week.

The comprehensive capacity utilization rate of soda ash plants was 80.79% this week, down 1.88 percentage points from last week's 82.67%.

Weekly soda ash output was 673,500 tons, a decrease of 15,700 tons (or 2.28%) compared to the previous week. Light soda ash production was 267,900 tons (down 8,900 tons), and heavy soda ash production was 405,600 tons (down 6,800 tons).