1、 Price trend

According to the commodity analysis system of Shengyi Society, the price of soda ash fell in May. The average market price of light soda ash at the beginning of the month was 1408 yuan/ton, and the average market price at the end of the month was around 1386 yuan/ton. The price decreased by 22 yuan/ton during the month, with an overall decline of 1.56%.
2、 Market analysis
According to the commodity analysis system of Shengyi Society, the soda ash market has been running weakly this month. During the month, there were many soda ash maintenance companies, resulting in a decrease in production capacity utilization rate. In some regions, quotations remained strong, while downstream demand was weak. Due to limited soda ash procurement and high soda ash inventory, shipments in East and Central China were poor, and soda ash prices continued to operate weakly.
As of May 30, 2025, the mainstream market price of light soda ash in East China is around 1280-1450 yuan/ton, with a monthly decrease of 20-50 yuan/ton; The mainstream market price of light soda ash in Central China is around 1250-1400 yuan/ton, which will be reduced by 20 yuan/ton within the month; The mainstream market price of light soda ash in North China is around 1350-1500 yuan/ton, and the price remains unchanged within the month.
On the demand side: According to the commodity analysis system of Shengyi Society, the price trend of glass has continued to decline this month. The average market price of glass at the beginning of the month was 15.58 yuan/square meter, and the average market price at the end of the month was 14.38 yuan/square meter, a decrease of 7.70%. During the month, there was sufficient spot supply in the glass market, but downstream demand for entry into the market was weak, resulting in poor market trading and limited destocking of glass, leading to a weak downward trend in prices.
Market forecast: According to the commodity analysis system of Shengyi Society, the price of soda ash is currently running weakly and steadily. Although there are still maintenance plans for soda ash plants in June, some enterprises will resume operation of maintenance plants in the later stage. The market operating rate is expected to rise, and sales pressure still exists. Downstream consumption inventory is slowing down, and there is insufficient demand for soda ash. It is expected that soda ash prices will continue to operate weakly in the later stage, depending on downstream market demand.