Price trend

According to the commodity analysis system of SunSirs, the price of soda ash continued to decline in June. The average market price of light soda ash at the beginning of the month was 1,386 RMB/ton, and the average market price at the end of the month was around 1,264 RMB/ton. The price decreased by 122 RMB/ton during the month, with an overall decline of 8.80%.

Analysis review

According to the commodity analysis system of SunSirs, the soda ash market was weak and declining this month. Due to the restoration of the soda ash maintenance equipment, the utilization rate of soda ash production capacity had increased. At the same time, the downstream market was weak, and soda ash was mainly purchased on demand. The consumption of soda ash was average, and the sales pressure of enterprises had increased. Under the pressure of inventory, soda ash prices continued to decline.

As of June 30, 2025, the mainstream market price of light soda ash in East China was around 1,140-1,300 RMB/ton, with a monthly decrease of 140-150 RMB/ton; The mainstream market price of light soda ash in Central China was around 1,130-1,300 RMB/ton, which was lowered by 100-120 RMB/ton within the month; The mainstream market price of light soda ash in North China was around 1,180-1,250 RMB/ton, with a decrease of 170-250 RMB/ton within the month.

On the demand side: According to the commodity analysis system of SunSirs, the glass price trend was weak and downward this month. The average market price of glass at the beginning of the month was 14.38 RMB/square meter, and the average market price at the end of the month was 13.82 RMB/square meter, a decrease of 3.89%. During the month, the glass market had sufficient spot goods, downstream demand was weak, market trading atmosphere was sluggish, enterprise inventory accumulated, market destocking was slow, and glass prices were running weakly.

Market outlook

According to the commodity analysis system of SunSirs, the price of soda ash was weak and declining, the market trading atmosphere was not good, the supply side opening rate was high, and the sales pressure of enterprises still existed. The downstream market trend on the demand side continued to be weak, and the consumption of soda ash was limited. The market lacked good news, and it is expected that the price of soda ash will continue to be weak in the later stage, depending on the downstream market demand.

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