China Soda Ash Inventories Edge Down to 1.3662 Million Tonnes

China's soda ash inventories stood at 1.3662 million tonnes at the start of the week on November 2, 2026, down 0.20% from the previous week, according to data from SunSirs. Light soda ash accounted for 774,400 tonnes and dense soda ash for 591,800 tonnes.

The decline indicates a modest reduction in total stocks, but the inventory figure alone does not establish whether lower production, steady demand or a combination of factors drove the change. It also does not show how inventories of the two grades moved individually.

Further changes in production, demand and stocks by grade will help show whether the decline continues and how broadly it extends across the market.