Report Industry Investment Rating - The report gives a neutral rating for the unilateral market and suggests paying attention to the opportunity of going long on EB and short on BZ for spreads [1]. Core Viewpoints - In 2026, the new production of pure benzene will exceed the incremental demand from downstream production, leading to a stockpiling cycle. However, the processing fee of pure benzene is already at a low level and is expected to fluctuate at a low level. Pure benzene may maintain a weak and low - volatility oscillation. For styrene, the new production will slow down in 2026, and there are still production plans for downstream hard plastics. But the current port inventory of styrene is still high. One can track the rhythm of inventory reduction at the high - level to engage in the cross - variety trading opportunity of going long on EB and short on BZ [1][9]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data - In 2026, the nominal new production plan of pure benzene is 2.81 million tons/year, with the actual capacity growth weighted by production time at 1.37 million tons/year, and the actual capacity growth rate at 4.8%. The nominal growth in pure benzene demand due to new downstream capacity in China in 2026 is only 2.59 million tons/year, and the actual demand weighted by production time is only 0.64 million tons/year, with a demand growth rate of only 2.2%, significantly slower than in 2025. The annual balance sheet of pure benzene is expected to maintain a stockpiling pattern [7]. - In 2026, the nominal capacity growth of styrene is 0.93 million tons/year, and the actual capacity growth weighted by production time is 0.013 million tons/year, with an actual capacity growth rate of 0.5%, significantly slower than in 2025. The nominal growth in styrene demand due to the production of three major hard plastics in China in 2026 is 1.88 million tons/year, and the actual demand weighted by production time is 0.87 million tons/year, driving a 5.3% demand growth rate. In 2026, styrene may shift from a stockpiling to a destocking cycle, but it is necessary to pay attention to whether the downstream inventory operation is lower than expected [8]. Market Analysis - The new production of pure benzene in 2026 exceeds the incremental demand from downstream production, and it is expected to enter a stockpiling cycle. However, the processing fee of pure benzene is already at a low level and will oscillate at a low level. Styrene's new production will slow down in 2026, and there are still production plans for downstream hard plastics. One can track the rhythm of inventory reduction at the high - level to engage in the cross - variety trading opportunity of going long on EB and short on BZ [9]. Strategy - On an annual basis, the unilateral price will oscillate in a range. In the first half of the year, the production pressure of pure benzene still exists, and the price will oscillate weakly. In the second half of the year, attention should be paid to whether the summer gasoline blending and crude oil prices can support the unilateral price. For spreads, pay attention to widening the EB - BZ spread at low levels, especially in the first half of the year. In terms of inter - period trading, BZ still favors reverse arbitrage, while EB should track the annual inventory reduction rhythm for positive arbitrage opportunities [10]. Annual Balance Sheet Estimation Pure Benzene & EB - **Pure Benzene Annual Self - estimated Balance Sheet Outlook**: In 2026, the pressure on pure benzene still exists, but the downstream production is limited. The total supply of pure benzene in China will increase by 2.7%, and the total demand will increase by 1.5%. The inventory change will be a 280,000 - ton increase, with an inventory change rate of 0.9% [17]. - **Styrene Annual Self - estimated Balance Sheet Outlook**: In 2026, the new production of styrene will slow down, and it is waiting for further inventory digestion. The total supply of styrene in China will decrease by 0.6%, and the total demand will increase by 2.1%. The inventory change will be a 130,000 - ton decrease [21]. 2026 China Pure Benzene & Styrene Production Situation - The nominal capacity growth rate of pure benzene in China in 2026 is 9.8% (the actual capacity growth rate weighted by production time is about 4.8%), and the nominal capacity growth rate of styrene is 3.9% (the actual capacity growth rate weighted by production time is about 0.5%), significantly slower than in 2025 [26]. - The main large - scale pure benzene production in 2026 will be Huajin and Zhongsha Gulei in the third quarter, with greater production pressure in Q1 and Q4. The production of styrene will slow down significantly in 2026, mainly focusing on Huajin Aramco in the fourth quarter. Before the start of the peak summer gasoline - blending season, the EB - BZ spread is expected to widen in the first half of the year [28][29]. Styrene Fundamental Analysis - In 2025, styrene had a profit recovery and inventory reduction in the first half of the year and then entered a loss - making and production - reduction pattern in the second half. The main maintenance periods were in April - May and October - November, especially for non - integrated plants using purchased pure benzene in October - November [31]. - In 2025, the overseas styrene maintenance increased, but the export did not increase further. The overseas demand for styrene was weak, resulting in the situation where increased overseas maintenance did not significantly support China's styrene export [45]. - In 2025, the styrene port inventory accumulated to a historical high and is waiting for digestion. The main reasons for the inventory increase were the weakening of downstream demand and the impact of new production [67]. EB Downstream Situation - In the second half of 2025, the production schedule growth rate of white goods significantly declined. The export of white goods decreased due to the tariff war, and the domestic sales also decreased due to the exhaustion of government subsidies [70]. - In 2026, the planned production of EPS is 0.82 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 9.1%; the planned production of PS is 0.87 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 10.1%; the planned production of ABS is 0.4 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 3.3%. The production growth rate of ABS will slow down in 2026 [91]. Pure Benzene Fundamental Analysis - In 2025, the pure benzene port inventory had great pressure. The processing fee of pure benzene decreased throughout the year, and the port inventory reached a relatively high historical level in July, mainly due to weak overseas demand and poor performance of domestic downstream industries [102]. - In 2025, the summer gasoline blending in the US was weak, and more pure benzene from South Korea was diverted to China, resulting in a significant increase in China's pure benzene imports. The gasoline demand in the US in 2025 was weak, especially in the peak season from June to August, which affected the Asian aromatic hydrocarbon market [107]. Pure Benzene Downstream Situation - In 2025, the downstream operation of pure benzene was weak. The downstream operation of pure benzene was significantly differentiated, with the demand for pure benzene mainly supported by the high operation of styrene. The non - styrene downstream industries of pure benzene had little demand growth or even negative growth [121]. - In 2026, the planned production of styrene is 0.93 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 3.9%; the planned production of phenol is 1.08 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 14.1%; the planned production of aniline is 0.3 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 6.2%; the planned production of adipic acid is 0.6 million tons/year, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 14.5%. In the first half of 2026, the new demand for pure benzene from downstream production will be less than the new pure benzene production capacity, and the pure benzene processing fee is expected to be weak. In the third and fourth quarters, the downstream production of pure benzene will gradually exceed its own production [128][131].

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Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the polyolefin industry is neutral on a single - side basis [2][12] Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2026, the growth rate of polyolefin capacity expansion will slow down, especially in the first half of the year when there will be a new - production vacuum period. The first half of the year will focus on digesting the existing high inventory of polyolefins. However, the demand support before the Spring Festival is weak, and the inventory is expected to remain at a high level. It is recommended to maintain the reverse spread strategy for the 01 - 05 month inter - period spread. In March, as the "Golden March" peak season, polyolefin demand may seasonally recover, and the inventory is expected to start the destocking process. The annual strategy recommends the positive spread strategy for L05 - 09 and PP05 - 09 inter - period spreads. In 2026, the new PE production will mainly be non - standard HDPE, and the proportion of standard linear production is relatively low. It is recommended to short non - standard products and long standard linear products to narrow the non - standard price spread [2][12] Summary According to the Directory Market News and Important Data - **New production**: In 2026, the total new PE capacity will be 4.74 million tons per year, with a capacity growth rate of 11.9%, which is slower than in 2025. Most of the new production will be concentrated in the second half of the year, and only BASF's 500,000 - ton FDPE device will be put into production in the first half. For PP, the new capacity in 2026 will be 4.4 million tons per year, with a capacity growth rate of 8.8%, significantly slower than in 2025, and the new production will mainly be concentrated in Q3 - Q4 [7] - **Inventory**: After the "Golden September and Silver October" peak season, the polyolefin inventory has not been effectively destocked and remains at a high level. In 2026, especially in the first half of the year, the focus will be on digesting the existing high inventory. But before the Spring Festival, the demand is weak, and the inventory is expected to remain high until March [7] Market Analysis - **Production in 2025**: From January to October 2025, the total domestic polyethylene production was 26.195 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 14%. The total domestic polypropylene production was 31.86 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 11%, with the cumulative year - on - year increase in drawn wire production being 8% [8] - **Demand in 2025**: From January to October 2025, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of plastic product output was 0.5%, with the main growth coming from industries such as automobiles, home appliances, and express delivery. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of plastic product export value was - 1.0%, and the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of primary - shaped plastic import volume was - 7.6%. The downstream demand for PE and PP is generally weak [9] Polyolefin Market Review and Basis Structure - **PE market**: The plastic main contract shows the trend of the main contract, basis, and inter - period spread from 2023 to 2025 [19] - **PP market**: The domestic polypropylene market in 2025 showed a trend of continuous decline followed by low - level oscillation. It can be divided into three stages: the decline stage from January to May, the short - term support stage from June to August, and the low - level oscillation stage from September to the end of the year [22][23] Polyolefin Capacity Expansion - **2026 China's polyolefin production rhythm**: The production rhythm of polyolefins in China will slow down in 2026, especially in the first half of the year. The new PE capacity in 2026 is 4.74 million tons per year, and the new PP capacity is 4.4 million tons per year [27][33] - **2025 overseas polyolefin production**: In 2025, the total overseas new polyethylene capacity was 2.382 million tons, and there was an expected 1.85 - million - ton PP capacity expansion, with 600,000 tons in India already realized [35][38] Polyolefin Maintenance - **PE maintenance by process**: In 2025, the overall PE device maintenance volume remained high. Oil - based and alkane - based maintenance volumes were relatively large, while coal - based maintenance volume was similar to the same period [41] - **PP maintenance by process**: In 2025, the PP device maintenance volume continued to be high. Oil - based and PDH - based maintenance volumes were higher than the same period, while coal - based maintenance volume changed little [44] - **Polyolefin operating rate forecast**: The PE operating rate is expected to recover, and the PP operating rate is also expected to increase, but attention should be paid to the raw material supply and profit of PDH devices [53] Polyolefin Domestic Supply and Import - Export - **Domestic polyolefin production**: In 2025, the monthly PE output exceeded 2.6 million tons, and from January to October, the total production was 26.195 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 14%. The total domestic polypropylene production from January to October was 31.86 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 11% [63] - **Polyolefin production profit and operating rate**: In 2025, the polyolefin production profit was mainly affected by raw material prices, and the operating rate was generally low. The operating rate of alkane - based PE and PP devices was affected by Sino - US trade conflicts [68] - **Polyolefin non - standard price spread performance**: In 2025, the LLDPE operating rate increased significantly, and the non - standard price spread of PE is expected to narrow in 2026. The PP non - standard price spread showed a trend of narrowing and then rising [77] - **Polyolefin import - export situation**: From January to October 2025, China's cumulative polyethylene imports decreased by 3% year - on - year, and cumulative polypropylene imports decreased by 8% year - on - year. The PE external dependence is decreasing, and PP is gradually changing to an export - oriented product [95] - **Polyolefin domestic - foreign price spread**: In 2025, the LLDPE import window was mostly closed, and the export window was also closed. The PP import and export windows were mainly closed, but the Southeast Asian PP demand showed a slight recovery [103] Polyolefin Demand and Inventory - **Polyolefin downstream demand**: From January to October 2025, the domestic plastic product demand increased slightly, but the external demand was weak. The downstream demand for PE and PP was generally insufficient, waiting for policy - driven stimulation [125] - **Polyolefin inventory**: In 2025, the polyolefin inventory remained high. In 2026, especially in the first half of the year, the focus will be on digesting the high inventory, and the inventory is expected to start destocking in March [155][157]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the propylene industry in 2026 is "Neutral" for single - side trading [2][11] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2026, the fundamental pressure on propylene's market is difficult to change, with prices expected to oscillate weakly, refinery profits shrinking, and PDH profits gradually contracting. Although the demand increment from downstream propylene projects in 2026 is greater than the propylene production capacity increase, most downstream projects are scheduled for the fourth quarter. Therefore, the supply - demand situation will remain loose in the first half of the year, and attention should be paid to the PL03 - 05 inter - period reverse arbitrage opportunity. With the peak of downstream production capacity coming in the second half of the year, propylene inventory may gradually be reduced [2][11] 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market News and Important Data - **New Capacity**: 2026 is still a propylene production capacity expansion period in China, but the growth rate is expected to slow down compared to 2025. The expected new propylene production capacity in 2026 is 7.36 million tons, with a nominal capacity growth rate of 9.3% (the actual capacity growth rate weighted by the commissioning time is about 4.4%), significantly lower than that in 2025 [6][25] - **Supply Pattern**: In 2025, China's propylene industry was in a rapid capacity expansion period, with new production capacity reaching 9.485 million tons, intensifying the market supply pressure. The supply in the Shandong market remained loose [6][35] - **Import - Export Pattern**: In 2025, China's propylene imports generally decreased, and the import dependence gradually declined. The cumulative import volume from January to October was 1.8349 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 14.96%, and the cumulative export volume was 26,900 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 61.67%. The import dependence is expected to further decline [7][53] - **Demand Increment**: The propylene demand converted from downstream new projects in 2026 is 8.24 million tons, with a nominal growth rate of 9.57%. However, due to the concentration of downstream projects in the fourth quarter, the weighted actual demand growth rate may be only 3.86%, lower than the actual growth rate of new propylene production capacity. The inventory pressure will persist in Q1 - Q2, and the inventory may gradually be reduced in the second half of the year [7][116] 3.2 Market Analysis - In 2025, propylene supply was at a high level, with high upstream inventory and continuous price pressure. The core factor was the lack of obvious highlights in terminal demand. In the short term, there was no obvious sign of demand improvement. In the first half of 2026, the focus was on digesting the existing high inventory, but the supply remained loose. Attention should be paid to the positive feedback from PDH device maintenance [8] 3.3 Propylene 2025 Market Review - The domestic propylene spot price showed a downward trend in 2025, affected by supply - demand and cost factors. The price trend can be divided into four stages: a decline from the beginning of the year to early June, a short - term increase from late June to early August, a sharp decline from October to early November, and a weak rebound at the end of the year [17] - The propylene futures price showed a fluctuating downward trend, affected by the loose supply - demand situation and weak international oil prices. The game between warehouse receipt registration and delivery was an important factor affecting the futures price [18] 3.4 2026 China Propylene Commissioning Situation - From 2021 - 2025, the compound growth rate of propylene production capacity was 11.97%, with 9.485 million tons of new capacity in 2025, a growth rate of 13.6%. In 2026, the new capacity is expected to be 7.36 million tons, with a nominal growth rate of 9.3% (actual growth rate about 4.4%), lower than that in 2025 [25] 3.5 Propylene Supply Pattern and Production Profit Analysis - In 2025, the propylene supply was loose due to capacity expansion. The low - point of propylene operation mainly occurred in mid - to - late May, affected by PDH device maintenance. The profit of major refineries and PDH devices was compressed, which dragged down the operation rate, while the coal - based operation was less affected by profit [35][49] 3.6 Propylene Import - Export Pattern Analysis - In 2025, China's propylene imports decreased, and the import dependence declined. The import window remained closed, and the domestic price advantage was obvious. The import dependence is expected to further decrease [53] 3.7 Propylene Upstream Raw Material Propane Pattern Analysis - The price of propane had a significant impact on the profit of domestic PDH devices. In 2025, the propane price fluctuated greatly, affected by factors such as Sino - US tariffs, market demand, and supply. The price decline in the second half of the year compressed the profit of PDH devices and led to a decline in the operation rate [70] 3.8 Propylene Downstream Pattern Analysis - **Downstream Profit and Demand**: In 2025, the profit of propylene downstream products shrank, and the demand support was weak. Downstream factories mainly purchased propylene on a rigid - demand basis, putting downward pressure on the propylene price [86] - **2026 Downstream Commissioning Situation**: In 2026, the commissioning pace of propylene downstream projects slowed down. The converted propylene demand from downstream new projects was 8.24 million tons, with a nominal growth rate of 9.57%. However, the weighted actual demand growth rate may be only 3.86%, lower than the actual growth rate of new propylene production capacity. The inventory pressure will persist in the first half of the year and may be reduced in the second half [109][116] 3.9 Propylene and Downstream Inventory Situation and Outlook - In 2025, the propylene inventory remained high, and the high - production growth rate may continue in 2026. The inventory pressure of propylene and its downstream products such as PP and acrylonitrile will persist in the first half of 2026, but the PP inventory may be reduced in the first half of 2026 due to the slowdown of new capacity commissioning [117]

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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The supply pressure of ultra-large vessels in 2025 and 2026 is relatively small, but it will be greater in 2027 and 2028. In 2026, it is expected to deliver 1.0327 million TEU of 12,000+ TEU ships, 1.816 million TEU in 2027, 2.593 million TEU in 2028, and 1.437 million TEU in 2029. For 17,000+ TEU ships, it is expected to deliver 240,000 TEU (10 ships) in 2026, 838,000 TEU (39 ships) in 2027, 1.603 million TEU (79 ships) in 2028, and 1.215 million TEU (60 ships) in 2029 [10]. - The SCFI Shanghai - Europe price has a strong seasonal pattern. In normal years, from week 1 to about week 15, the freight rate is in a seasonal downward phase; from week 15 to about week 34, it is in a seasonal oscillating upward phase; from week 34 to about week 42, it is in a seasonal oscillating downward phase; from week 42 to week 53, it is in a seasonal oscillating upward phase. The seasonal pattern of freight rates has a strong fit with the monthly container trade volume trend in the Far East - Europe region, indicating that this variety is priced at the margin of the demand side under the condition of a certain supply [11]. - In 2026, two uncertain factors may disrupt the shipping market. First, whether the China - EU trade game will affect China - EU trade. Since 2025, the EU's trade policy towards China has tightened significantly, and as of November 27, it has implemented multiple substantial restrictive measures. Second, pay attention to the possibility of the Suez Canal resuming operation. In 2025, the weekly average capacity of most months exceeded 300,000 TEU, a new high in the same period in the past four years. If the Suez Canal resumes operation in 2026, the weekly average capacity may continue to rise, putting pressure on freight rates [12]. Summary by Directory 2025 Shipping Market Operation Review 1.1 Spot Market Performance - As of November 21, 2025, among the 13 routes statistics by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, 11 routes saw price declines, with the annual declines of the Shanghai - South America, Shanghai - West America, Shanghai - East America, and Shanghai - Europe routes exceeding 50%. Three routes saw price increases, with the Shanghai - Persian Gulf route having the largest increase, exceeding 19% [17]. - As of November 24, the SCFIS European route has dropped 53.4% to 1,639.37 points since the beginning of the year, and the SCFIS West America route has dropped 56.74% to 1,107.85 points [20][21]. - In the fourth quarter of 2025, major container shipping companies continued to try to support the price of the Far East - Northern Europe route. For example, MSC issued price increase letters several times from September to November [26]. 1.2 Futures Market Performance - As of November 21, 2025, the total open interest of all contracts was 72,203 lots, and the total trading volume was 34,443 lots. The total trading volume since the beginning of 2025 was 17.193 million lots, and the total funds in all contracts were about 1.814 billion yuan [31][32]. Container Shipping Market Supply Chain Tracking 2.1 Container Ship Diversion: The Suez Canal May Resume Operation in 2026 - Since November 19, 2023, the Houthi armed organization has attacked and intercepted merchant ships in the Red Sea, causing the spill - over of the Palestine - Israel conflict. Subsequently, many international shipping giants such as Maersk announced the suspension of the Red Sea route. The current situation of container ship diversion continues, with the number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal, the Bab el - Mandeb Strait, and reaching the Gulf of Aden remaining at a low level. The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal on November 21 was only 4.21 (7 - day average), and the daily passing capacity was about 13,000 TEU. The number of container ships reaching the Gulf of Aden (7 - day average) was about 8.86, and the daily passing capacity was about 20,100 TEU. Due to the diversion of container ships, the number of container ships passing through the Cape of Good Hope has increased significantly, with the 7 - day average passing number being about 19.43, compared with the previous daily passing center of about 6 - 7 [39]. - Recently, Egypt has actively promoted liner companies to resume using the Suez Canal. Egyptian officials have held meetings with major shipping companies to discuss the return of global shipping to the Suez Canal route [40]. 2.2 Global Supply Chain: Supply Chain Efficiency Continues to Recover - In October, the comprehensive punctuality rate of global main routes was 42.56% (an increase of 10.09% compared with the beginning of the year), approaching the high in 2023. The punctuality rate of the Asia - Europe route in October was 35.24% (an increase of 11.61% compared with the beginning of the year), the punctuality rate of the Asia - West America route was 54.61% (an increase of 28.22% compared with the beginning of the year), and the punctuality rate of the Asia - East America route was 35.18% (an increase of 11.73% compared with the beginning of the year) [52]. - The overall port congestion pressure is relatively small. As of November 21, 2025, the congested capacity of global container ships was 10.39 million TEU, accounting for 31.7% of the total container capacity. The congested capacity of ports in the East America was 0.71 million TEU, at a relatively low level in the same period in recent years, and the congested capacity of ports in the West America was 0.55 million TEU, at a relatively neutral position [62]. Container Shipping Market Supply Side 3.1 Global Supply: Annual Container Ship Deliveries Remain at a High Level - As of the end of October 2025, the total number of outstanding orders for container ships was 1,109, with a total capacity of 10.458 million TEU, a new high since statistics began [80]. - From January to October 2025, shipping companies signed 467 new shipbuilding contracts, with a total capacity of 3.636 million TEU [83]. - In 2024, 478 container ships were delivered, with a total capacity of 2.91 million TEU. From January to October 2025, 222 container ships were delivered, with a total capacity of 1.822 million TEU [85][87]. - From January to October 2025, 11 container ships were dismantled, with a total capacity of 6,000 TEU. The average age of container ships in service has increased from 10 years in 2010 to about 13.82 years, and the average age of dismantled container ships has increased from 18.78 years in 2016 to 30.33 years in 2024 [89]. - Considering container ship orders, deliveries, and dismantling, the year - on - year growth rate of container ship capacity was about 10.08% in 2024, 6.8% in 2025, 4.6% in 2026, and 6.2% in 2027. As of the end of October 2025, the number of existing container ships was 6,995, with a total capacity of 32.526 million TEU, and the year - on - year growth rate of capacity was 7.3% [98]. 3.2 Ultra - large Ship Supply: The Supply Pressure of Ships over 12,000+ TEU is High in 2027 and 2028 - As of November 23, 2025, 235 container ships with a capacity of 1.918 million TEU have been delivered, including 1.072 million TEU (71 ships) of 12,000 - 16,999 TEU ships and 254,000 TEU (12 ships) of 17,000+ TEU ships [104][105]. - It is expected to deliver 1.0327 million TEU of 12,000+ TEU ships in 2026, 1.816 million TEU in 2027, 2.593 million TEU in 2028, and 1.437 million TEU in 2029. Overall, the supply pressure of ultra - large ships is relatively small in 2025 and 2026, but greater in 2027 and 2028 [110][111]. Container Shipping Market Demand Side 4.1 Overseas Economy: The Downward Risk of the European Economy has been Eliminated - In October 2025, the European economy showed signs of mild recovery and structural differentiation. The service industry performed strongly, the manufacturing industry stabilized, consumption and trade improved, and inflation was generally under control. However, investment confidence remained weak, construction growth slowed, and fiscal pressure increased. The overall economy still faces certain challenges, and the stability of the continuous recovery of internal and external demand needs to be monitored [117]. 4.2: European Imports Perform Well, while China's Exports to the United States Face Setbacks - From January to September 2025, the total container trade volume between the Far East and Europe was 14.81 million TEU, a year - on - year increase of 9.9% compared with the same period in 2024. From January to October 2025, China's exports to Europe totaled 461.1 billion US dollars, a 7.61% increase compared with the same period in 2024 [118]. - From January to September 2025, the container trade volume between the Far East and the United States was 15.48 million TEU, a year - on - year decrease of 2.6% compared with the same period in 2024. From January to October 2025, China's exports to the United States were 352.3 billion US dollars, a 17.72% decrease compared with the same period in 2024 [118]. Uncertainty Factors 5.1 China - EU Trade Game - Since 2025, the EU's trade policy towards China has tightened significantly. As of November 27, it has implemented multiple substantial restrictive measures, including anti - dumping, public procurement restrictions, and technical trade barriers, covering a wide range of product areas from traditional manufacturing to high - value - added industries [126]. - In the anti - dumping field, the EU has maintained a high - frequency rhythm of initiating investigations and making rulings, with increasingly severe measures. In the public procurement field, the EU activated the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) in June, targeting the medical device industry. In the technical trade barrier field, the EU's New Battery Regulation came into effect in August, posing challenges to Chinese battery exporters [126][127]. 5.2 Suez Canal Resumption Possibility - The cease - fire agreement in the Gaza Strip in October 2025 provided the possibility for the resumption of the Suez Canal. However, the progress of the cease - fire agreement has encountered great resistance, and the situation remains fragile [131]. - After the cease - fire agreement in October 2025, the Suez Canal Authority took a series of measures to resume canal traffic, including holding meetings with shipping companies, implementing flexible pricing and discounts, and improving operational and service capabilities [132]. - Major shipping companies have different attitudes towards the resumption of the Suez Canal. Maersk and Hapag - Lloyd are still cautious, while CMA CGM is more active. Hapag - Lloyd has prepared a "Red Sea resumption contingency plan" and anticipates that the key window period will occur after the Spring Festival [134]. Strategy Outlook 6.1 Obvious Seasonal Pattern of Container Shipping Prices - The SCFI Shanghai - Europe price has a strong seasonal pattern. The reasons for the seasonal pattern are related to domestic holidays, industrial production cycles, and Western holidays [145][146]. 6.2 Gradual Recovery of Capacity Supply, with the Weekly Average Capacity Reaching a New High in the Same Period - Since November 19, 2023, due to the Houthi armed attacks in the Red Sea, many shipping companies suspended the Red Sea route, and ships on the Asia - Europe route had to detour around the Cape of Good Hope, increasing the voyage and reducing the number of voyages a ship can perform per year. With the delivery of new ships, the short - term capacity shortage caused by the non - operation of the Suez Canal is gradually being made up. In 2025, the weekly average capacity of most months between China and Europe exceeded 300,000 TEU, a new high in the same period in the past four years. If the Suez Canal resumes operation in 2026, the weekly average capacity may continue to rise [149][150]. 6.3 Freight Rates (Small Containers) between 2017 - 2019 Ranged from 600 - 1200 US Dollars - After the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping in August 2016 and the development of shipbuilding technology, the container shipping industry, especially the Asia - Europe route, entered a new stable state in 2017. If the Suez Canal resumes operation, the supply of the container shipping industry will increase significantly, and the industry may return to a stage with narrower volatility and limited freight rate highs [152]. 6.4 Future Contract Market Outlook: The Container Shipping Market May Return to "Normal", with Narrower Fluctuations and High Freight Rates under Pressure - December contract: The freight rate in December is being continuously adjusted. The delivery and settlement price of the December contract is the arithmetic average of the SCFIS on December 15, 22, and 29. The freight rate center in the first half of December has been revised down to around 2,100 - 2,200 US dollars/FEU. Attention should be paid to whether there will be another price increase in the second half of December [158]. - 2602 contract: There may be a large expected difference in the February contract. The delivery and settlement price of the EC2602 contract is the arithmetic average of the prices on January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2026, which basically reflects the spot price center at the end of January. If the price - support period of shipping companies is extended and high prices are achieved in January 2026, the February contract may have the same valuation as the December contract [159]. - More distant contracts: If the Suez Canal resumes operation in 2026, the effective capacity supply will increase, putting pressure on freight rates. The valuation of more distant contracts may be revised down. In normal years from 2017 - 2019, the SCFI Shanghai - Europe route freight rate ranged from 600 - 1200 US dollars/FEU, corresponding to the SCFIS ranging from about 600 - 1400 points [162].

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