SunSirs: Sodium Bicarbonate Prices Consolidated in April

Price trend

According to monitoring data from SunSirs, the price of sodium bicarbonate consolidated this month. The average market price stood at 1,240 RMB/ton at the beginning of the month and hovered around 1,237.5 RMB/ton by the end of the month—marking a 0.2% decline for the month and a 4.1% year-on-year decrease.

As of April 29, the SunSirs sodium bicarbonate Index registered 81.97 points; this figure remained unchanged from the previous day, representing a 65.24% decline from the cycle's peak of 235.84 points (recorded on November 10, 2021) and a 4.89% increase from the cycle's low of 78.15 points (recorded on January 15, 2026). (Note: The cycle period covers September 1, 2020, to the present.)

Market analysis

According to the commodity analysis system of SunSirs, the market for sodium bicarbonate was undergoing a period of consolidation, with shipments from manufacturers remaining steady. Prices for sodium bicarbonate in the Henan region were holding steady, with ex-factory rates ranging from 1,100 to 1,200 RMB/ton; in the Shandong region, ex-factory prices ranged from 1,150 to 1,250 RMB/ton. As downstream buyers were largely purchasing on an "as-needed" basis, the market is expected to continue its consolidation trend in the near term.

Raw Materials: According to monitoring data from SunSirs, soda ash prices trended upward during April. The average market price for light soda ash stood at 1,212 RMB/ton at the beginning of the month and rose to approximately 1,222 RMB/ton by month-end—marking an increase of 0.83%, though still representing a decline of 13.21% compared to the same period last year.

Market outlook

Analysts at SunSirs observe that soda ash prices have recently been undergoing a period of consolidation. Regarding upstream raw materials, the soda ash market as a whole remained stable throughout April. Downstream sectors—including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food—have recently been purchasing primarily on an "as-needed" basis, reflecting only moderate demand enthusiasm. Amidst this interplay between supply and demand, the overall outlook suggests that soda ash prices will likely continue to fluctuate in the near term, with specific price movements ultimately dependent on downstream market demand.

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