纯碱SA2509：7月涨66元/吨，8月预计稳中有降

Core Insights - The main contract price for soda ash (SA2509) fluctuated between 1158 and 1457 CNY/ton in July, closing at 1247 CNY/ton with a weekly increase of 5.59% [1] - Soda ash production reached 3.1639 million tons in July, a month-on-month increase of 30,800 tons, representing a growth rate of 0.98% [1] - The capacity utilization rate for soda ash companies was 81.95% in July, down by 1.91% from the previous month [1] - Total inventory of soda ash manufacturers at the end of July was 1.7958 million tons, an increase of 27,000 tons, or 1.53% month-on-month [1] Market Trends - In August, the domestic soda ash market is expected to stabilize initially before weakening, with new price transactions slowing down and a forecast of stable to declining prices [1] - Supply of soda ash is expected to increase post-maintenance, leading to ample availability, while downstream demand remains weak with a focus on essential needs, resulting in decreased high-price transactions and weakened purchasing intentions [1] - The sentiment in the market has shifted from a strong rebound in July to a return to fundamentals, with traders advised to monitor inventory changes and downstream demand [1]