Demand suppression this week resulted in a dip in both markets.

This week, the liquid alkali market showed some differentiation in price fluctuations, with different performances under supply and demand pressure, and differences in price adjustment direction. On the other hand, the soda ash market saw a shift in trading volume downward, with most mainstream soda ash factories lowering their ex-factory prices. Looking ahead, the market supply will remain sufficient, while downstream demand remains tepid. With limited positive market factors, chlor-alkali manufacturers may be cautious in adjusting prices. It is expected that in the short term, the liquid alkali market will operate steadily, with prices holding steady in most regions, although some downward adjustments may be possible. As for the soda ash market, internal supply is at a relatively stable level, although some soda ash factories may face pressure to sell their inventories, combined with a certain level of inventory held by traders. In addition, with weak demand from downstream consumers, manufacturers and traders may still face pressure to lower prices for sales. The short-term outlook for the soda ash market is expected to be weak, requiring continued attention to pricing trends in the Northwest region.