Core Viewpoint - In December, China's soda ash (sodium carbonate) production experienced a slight year-on-year decrease of 0.1%, totaling 3.347 million tons, while the cumulative production for the year reached 39.572 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.3% [1] Production Data - December soda ash production was 3.347 million tons, a decrease of 0.1% compared to the same month last year [1] - The total production for the year 2022 was 39.572 million tons, which is an increase of 4.3% year-on-year [1]