According to customs data, in January 2024, China imported 137,600 tons of soda ash, a year-on-year increase of 74.85.93%, and a month-on-month increase of 109.45%; in February, China imported 181,700 tons of soda ash, a year-on-year increase of 288406.59%, and a month-on-month increase of 32.09%; From January to February 2024, the total amount of soda ash imported totaled approximately 319,300 tons, an increase of 16915% year-on-year, and the import volume increased by approximately 317,400 tons.

The soda ash importing countries in January were: the United States, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates, accounting for 61%, 25%, and 7% of the total imports respectively.

The soda ash importing countries in February were: the United States, United Arab Emirates, and India, accounting for 82%, 11%, and 3% of the total imports respectively.

In January 2024, China exported 66,300 tons of soda ash, a year-on-year decrease of 57.35%, and a month-on-month decrease of 22.44%; in February, China exported 51,700 tons of soda ash, a year-on-year decrease of 60.88%, and a month-on-month decrease of 22.02%; From January to February 2024, a total of 118,100 tons of soda ash were exported, a year-on-year decrease of 59%, and export volume decreased by approximately 169,700 tons.

Among them, the top three countries in soda ash exports in January were Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea, accounting for 29%, 18%, and 10% of the total exports respectively.

Among them, the top three countries in soda ash exports in February were Malaysia, South Korea, and Indonesia, accounting for 17%, 14%, and 13% of the total exports respectively.