Group 1: Report Introduction - Report title: Urea 2507 Contract Delivery Analysis [1] - Release date: July 17, 2025 [1] - Research institution: Haizheng Futures Research Institute [1] Group 2: Delivery Information Summary - Urea 07 contract has undergone 6 deliveries since listing, with the contract in Henan and Hebei mainly at a discount to the spot [2][7] - UR2507 contract delivery settlement price is 1748 yuan/ton, with a Henan spot premium of 92 yuan/ton and a Hebei spot premium of 42 yuan/ton, and the basis is within a reasonable range [2][7] - UR2507 delivery pairing is about 1310 lots, with a nominal delivery volume of about 26,200 tons, an increase of about 791 lots compared to the 2506 contract and 1096 lots compared to last year's 07 contract [2][13] Group 3: Warehouse Receipt and Seat Distribution Overview - This year's warehouse receipt volume is significantly higher than the same period in previous years, but it has gradually declined in recent months, and the enterprise selling pressure has eased [3][16] - As of the last trading day in July, the urea warehouse receipt volume is about 2630, a decrease of 3292 compared to the 2506 contract and an increase of 1562 compared to the 2407 contract [3][16] - UR2507 contract warehouse receipts are mainly distributed in factories such as Yuntu Holdings and Zhongnong Holdings, with Yuntu Holdings accounting for the highest proportion at about 36.5% [3][19] - In terms of provincial distribution, Sichuan has the largest warehouse receipt volume, accounting for about 37%, followed by Hebei and Anhui [3][19] - Warehouse receipts are mainly concentrated in factories, accounting for about 96% of the total [3][19] - Sellers' seats are relatively concentrated, with Changjiang Futures accounting for the highest proportion at about 43%, followed by Yide Futures at about 34% [21] - Buyers' seats are more dispersed, with Guotai Junan accounting for the largest proportion at about 23%, followed by Guotou Futures and Yong'an Futures at about 15% [21] Group 4: Later Assessment - The UR2507&2509 spread mainly shows a narrowing trend, with limited arbitrage space [4] - The UR2509&2601 spread is mainly based on the reverse arbitrage logic in the short term, and the space for further narrowing is also limited [4] Group 5: Historical Data Analysis - The delivery volume of the main contracts is large and stable, while that of non - main contracts is relatively low [10] - This year's delivery volume of each contract is higher than the same period in history, and the delivery volume in the first and second quarters has increased significantly [10] - It is estimated that the delivery volume in the second half of the year is expected to further increase [10] Group 6: Basis and Arbitrage Analysis - This year's basis in Henan for the urea 07 contract is weaker than the same period last year, and there was basis discount in some periods [24] - The estimated one - month fixed delivery cost of urea is about 30 - 50 yuan/ton, with limited risk - free arbitrage opportunities [25] - In the medium and long term, as the urea market remains loose, enterprises' willingness to participate in delivery may increase [25]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - As of July 14, 2025, the registered warehouse receipts volume was 11,204 tons. The total number of warehouse receipts participating in the delivery of the LC2507 contract was 18,761 tons, 2.6 times the delivery volume of LC2506. Among them, the volume of rolling delivery warehouse receipts was 13,884 tons, accounting for 74%, and the volume of transfer of futures to cash was 3,357 tons, accounting for 18% [4]. - In late June 2025, there was an opportunity for a "buy spot - sell 07" trade. The spread between the 07 - 08 contracts generally showed a positive spread trend, possibly related to the continuous reduction of warehouse receipts [4]. - The futures market is relatively strong, causing the basis to weaken. Those with the ability to register warehouse receipts can appropriately participate in the "buy spot - sell 09" combination, and upstream hedgers can still participate in selling hedges at high prices. If the warehouse receipts do not increase significantly near the delivery date, there is a risk of a squeeze in the 08 and subsequent contracts. The "buy 08/09 - sell 11" positive spread combination can be held, and continuous attention should be paid to changes in warehouse receipts and timely profit - taking [4]. - Since May, lithium carbonate warehouse receipts have been decreasing, and the enthusiasm for registering new warehouse receipts is low. With the mandatory cancellation of warehouse receipts at the end of July, there is a high possibility of insufficient delivery warehouse receipts for the 08 and subsequent contracts [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Contract Delivery Information - As of July 14, 2025, the registered warehouse receipts volume was 11,204 tons. The total number of warehouse receipts participating in the delivery of the LC2507 contract was 18,761 tons, 2.6 times the delivery volume of LC2506. Delivery matching was mainly concentrated at the beginning of the month. Rolling delivery warehouse receipts volume was 13,884 tons (74%), one - time centralized delivery was 1,520 tons (8%), and transfer of futures to cash was 3,357 tons (18%) [7]. - The report lists the delivery volumes of various buyer and seller members. For example, among buyers, Guotai Junan Futures had a delivery volume of 6,025 tons, and among sellers, CITIC Futures had a delivery volume of 3,284 tons [8]. 3.2 Futures Warehouse Receipt Distribution - Since May, lithium carbonate warehouse receipts have been decreasing, and low prices have not attracted new warehouse receipts registration. With the mandatory cancellation of warehouse receipts at the end of July, if we assume that warehouse receipts registered after June 5 meet the conditions, only 2,028 tons of new warehouse receipts were registered from June 5 to July 16. There is a high possibility of insufficient delivery warehouse receipts for the 08 and subsequent contracts [12]. - The report details the warehouse receipt distribution in different regions and specific warehouses and factories, such as the warehouse receipts in warehouses like COSCO Shipping Zhenjiang and factories like Shengxin Lithium Energy (Suining) [12]. 3.3 Review of Basis and Inter - period Opportunities - About one month before the delivery of the 07 contract, the holding cost of lithium carbonate was about 1,277 yuan/ton (after offsetting margin with warehouse receipts, the futures capital cost can be saved). Starting from the end of June 2025, there was an opportunity for a "buy spot - sell futures" trade for those with the ability to register warehouse receipts. The spread between the 07 - 08 contracts generally showed a positive spread trend, possibly related to the continuous reduction of warehouse receipts [16][18][19]. 3.4 Later Evaluation - The holding cost of the "buy spot - sell 09" combination is about 1,668 yuan/ton. The current spot - futures basis is below - 1,500. Those with the ability to register warehouse receipts can appropriately participate in the "buy spot - sell 09" combination [21]. - As of July 16, the exchange's lithium carbonate warehouse receipts volume decreased to 10,655 tons. Due to the continuous reduction of warehouse receipts and the warehouse receipt cancellation rule at the end of July, the risk of a squeeze in the 08 and subsequent contracts is expected to increase. If the warehouse receipts do not increase significantly near the delivery date, there is a risk of a squeeze in the 08 and subsequent contracts. The "buy 08/09 - sell 11" positive spread combination can be held, and continuous attention should be paid to changes in warehouse receipts [25].