Investment Rating - The report rates the chemical industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The industry has been significantly impacted by tariff-related policies and fluctuations in crude oil prices this year. Key areas to focus on in July include safety regulations, supply changes in the pesticide and intermediate sectors, performance fluctuations due to "export rush," the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials, and stable dividend policies in energy companies [2][12] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - In the week of June 30 to July 6, among 100 tracked chemical products, 25 saw price increases, 56 saw declines, and 19 remained stable. The average price of TDI increased by 7.02% week-on-week, while the average price of acrylic acid rose by 3.65% [11][36] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on safety regulations and supply changes affecting the pesticide and intermediate sectors, performance fluctuations from the first half of the year, the growing importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials, and stable dividend policies in energy companies. Long-term investment themes include sustained high crude oil prices benefiting the oil and gas extraction sector, rapid development in downstream industries, and policy support for demand recovery [12][19] Key Products and Price Changes - TDI prices increased to 12,013 CNY/ton, while acrylic acid prices reached 7,100 CNY/ton, reflecting a 14.52% year-on-year increase. The average price of crude oil also saw slight increases, with WTI at 66.50 USD/barrel and Brent at 68.30 USD/barrel [11][35][36] Company Highlights - Satellite Chemical and Anji Technology are highlighted as "gold stocks" for July, with both companies showing strong revenue and profit growth in 2024. Satellite Chemical reported a revenue of 45.648 billion CNY, a 10.03% increase year-on-year, while Anji Technology achieved a revenue of 1.835 billion CNY, a 48.24% increase year-on-year [13][19]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report presents a weekly data briefing on the basic chemical industry, covering price and profit changes in various sectors such as polyurethane, oil - gas - olefin, and coal - chemical industries, as well as the performance of related listed companies [2][8][10] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Basic Chemical Weekly Data Briefing - **Related Company Performance** - The basic chemical index had a weekly increase of 0.8%, a monthly increase of 3.3%, a quarterly increase of 3.1%, and an annual increase of 15.9% as of July 4, 2025. Among related companies, Wanhua Chemical had a weekly increase of 1.3%, Baofeng Energy had a weekly decrease of 1.5%, Satellite Chemical had a weekly increase of 4.0%, and Huarun Hengsheng had a weekly increase of 1.0% [8] - In terms of profitability, Wanhua Chemical's estimated归母净利润 in 2025 is 13966 million yuan, Baofeng Energy's is 12360 million yuan, Satellite Chemical's is 7004 million yuan, and Huarun Hengsheng's is 4265 million yuan [8] - **Polyurethane Industry Chain** - The average prices of pure MDI, polymer MDI, and TDI this week were 16940, 15220, and 12000 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of - 100, - 430, and + 775 yuan/ton. Their respective gross profits were 3718, 3061, and 897 yuan/ton, with week - on - week changes of + 162, - 116, and + 1177 yuan/ton [2][8] - **Oil - Gas - Olefin Industry Chain** - Raw material prices: The average prices of ethane, propane,动力煤, and naphtha this week were 1198, 4071, 470, and 4108 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of + 25, - 118, + 0, and - 114 yuan/ton [2][8] - Product prices and profits: The average price of polyethylene was 7946 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 29 yuan/ton. The theoretical profits of ethane cracking, CTO, and naphtha cracking to produce polyethylene were 1365, 2091, and 189 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of - 50, - 19, and + 94 yuan/ton. The average price of polypropylene was 7120 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 16 yuan/ton. The theoretical profits of PDH, CTO, and naphtha cracking to produce polypropylene were 56, 1742, and 20 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of + 94, - 11, and + 101 yuan/ton [2] - **Coal - Chemical Industry Chain** - The average prices of synthetic ammonia, urea, DMF, and acetic acid this week were 2242, 1797, 4020, and 2349 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of + 28, - 5, + 60, and - 32 yuan/ton. Their respective gross profits were 352, 144, - 186, and 6 yuan/ton, with week - on - week changes of + 16, - 12, + 28, and + 2 yuan/ton [2][10] 3.2 Basic Chemical Weekly Report - **2.1 Basic Chemical Index Trend** - No detailed content provided in the given text - **2.2 Polyurethane Plate** - Analyzes the price and profit trends of pure MDI, polymer MDI, and TDI [2][8] - **2.3 Oil - Gas - Olefin Plate** - Discusses the price trends of raw materials such as ethane, propane,动力煤, and naphtha, as well as the profit situations of different production processes for polyethylene and polypropylene [2][8] - **2.4 Coal - Chemical Plate** - Covers the price and profit trends of coal - chemical products such as synthetic ammonia, urea, DMF, and acetic acid [2][10]

Group 1 - Industry Investment Rating: Overweight [1] - Core Viewpoint: The chemical sector's overall performance ranked 16th with a fluctuation of 0.80%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.60 percentage points [4][22] - Key Recommendations: Focus on synthetic biology, pesticides, chromatography media, sugar substitutes, vitamins, light hydrocarbon chemicals, COC polymers, and MDI [4] Group 2 - Synthetic Biology: A pivotal moment is approaching, with low-energy products expected to gain a longer growth window due to the energy structure adjustment [4] - Refrigerants: The third-generation refrigerants are entering a high prosperity cycle, with supply constraints and stable demand growth anticipated [5] - Electronic Specialty Gases: The domestic market faces a contradiction between rapid upgrades in wafer manufacturing and insufficient high-end electronic specialty gas capacity, presenting significant domestic substitution opportunities [6][8] - Light Hydrocarbon Chemicals: A global trend towards lighter raw materials in the olefin industry is noted, with a shift from heavy naphtha to lighter ethane and propane [8] - COC Polymers: The domestic industrialization process is accelerating, driven by breakthroughs in local enterprises and a shift in downstream industries to domestic production [9] - Potash Fertilizer: Prices are expected to bottom out and rebound due to supply reductions and increased demand from farmers [10] - MDI Market: The oligopoly structure is expected to improve, with demand steadily increasing and a favorable supply outlook anticipated [12]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a growth-oriented investment style, suggesting a focus on companies with marginal changes and new growth curves [2][3]. Core Views - The chemical market experienced an upward trend this week, with the Shenwan Chemical Index rising by 0.8%, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 0.74% [2][11]. - Key events impacting the chemical industry include the resolution of the ethane export issue between the US and China, the lifting of force majeure on BASF's animal nutrition product, and the successful production of new materials in China [2][3][4]. - The report highlights the high valuation levels in the chemical sector, with a historical PB percentile of 20% and a PE percentile of 71% [2]. Summary by Sections Market Review - Brent crude futures settled at an average price of $68.19 per barrel, down 0.25% week-on-week, while WTI futures increased by 0.9% to $66.3 per barrel [11]. - The basic chemical sector underperformed the index, with a decline of 0.74%, while the petrochemical sector fell by 1.03% [11]. Major Chemical Products Price Changes - The report provides detailed price changes for various chemical products, indicating fluctuations in market prices and demand dynamics [12][29]. Key Events - The US Department of Commerce's notification ended the ethane export turmoil, benefiting companies like Wanhua Chemical and Satellite Chemical [3]. - BASF's lifting of force majeure on Lutavit® A 1000 NXT is a significant development for the animal nutrition business [4]. - The successful production of new materials, such as AkzoNobel's 5000 tons of COC and Shanghai Jieda's 120,000 tons/year hexamethylenediamine, marks a positive trend in domestic new materials [2][3]. - SABIC's permanent shutdown of its olefins cracker in the UK, with an annual capacity of 865,000 tons of ethylene and 415,000 tons of propylene, indicates a continued exit of overseas capacity [4]. Industry Insights - The report emphasizes a growth-oriented investment approach, focusing on companies showing marginal changes and potential new growth trajectories [2][25]. - The chemical sector is currently experiencing high valuation levels, with a historical PB percentile of 20% and a PE percentile of 71% [2][12].

Industry Overview - As of late May 2025, the price of soft foam polyether in China is 0.73 million yuan per ton, a year-on-year decrease of 19.65% [1][9] - The decline in prices is attributed to the fluctuation and decrease in upstream raw material prices, such as propylene oxide, and rapid expansion of domestic production capacity, which reached 9.5 million tons per year by February 2025, with expectations to exceed 11 million tons per year [1][9][10] - The rapid increase in production capacity has led to a significant rise in market supply, while demand growth has not kept pace, resulting in an imbalance between supply and demand [1][9] Industry Development History - The soft foam polyether industry in China has undergone four main stages: the initial stage (1989-1993), rapid development (1993-1999), technological innovation (2000-2010), and green development (2010-present) [3][4][5] - The initial stage saw the establishment of the first large-scale polyether production facility in Tianjin, marking the beginning of industrial production [3] - The rapid development phase was characterized by the introduction of new products and significant increases in production capacity, with a focus on high-end applications [3] - The technological innovation phase involved advancements in production technology and increased government support for new materials [4] - The current green development phase emphasizes technological breakthroughs in catalysts and sustainable practices due to stricter environmental regulations [5] Industry Supply Chain - The upstream of the soft foam polyether industry includes basic chemical raw materials (propylene oxide, ethylene oxide), initiators (glycerol, propylene glycol), catalysts, and production equipment [7] - The midstream involves the manufacturing of soft foam polyether, while the downstream applications span across furniture, automotive, footwear, construction insulation, waterproof coatings, and packaging materials [7] Current Industry Status - The total production capacity of soft foam polyether in China was 9.413 million tons in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 2.34% [10] - Major companies like Wanhua Chemical, Longhua New Materials, and Changhua Chemical dominate the market, leveraging their technological and scale advantages [10][14] - The consumption of soft foam polyether in the first four months of 2025 reached 122.56 thousand tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.15%, driven by recovery in downstream sectors like furniture and automotive [12] Key Companies' Performance - Wanhua Chemical Group, established in 1978, is a significant player in the global polyether market, focusing on technological innovation and expanding its production capacity [18] - Longhua New Materials, founded in 2011, has become a leading company in the domestic soft foam polyether industry, achieving a market share of 30% in polymer polyols [16] - In 2024, Longhua New Materials reported a revenue of 5.624 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.01% [16] Industry Development Trends - The industry is expected to see optimization of production capacity and increased concentration, with leading companies like Wanhua Chemical and Longhua New Materials driving capacity consolidation [20] - There is a strong emphasis on technological innovation and green transformation, with companies adopting low-VOC formulations and developing bio-based polyethers [21][22] - Downstream demand is diversifying, with traditional markets slowing while new sectors like automotive and cold chain logistics are emerging as key growth areas [23]

Group 1 - The capital market has recently experienced a revival, with major companies like CATL, Xinwangda, and Yiwei Lithium Energy listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, indicating increased investor confidence in the new materials sector [1] - In the past two months, several companies in the high-end chemical new materials sector, including Caike Technology, Xinhengtai, and Kerun New Materials, have initiated IPO processes, showcasing a trend of industry leaders and "small giants" entering the market [1] Group 2 - Tiankai New Materials has successfully transitioned from the New Third Board to the Beijing Stock Exchange, with an IPO application recently accepted, aiming to raise 397 million yuan by issuing up to 14.2786 million shares [2] - The funds raised will be allocated to projects including the manufacturing center (Phase II), R&D center, and technical upgrades for the Dongguan Aoneng modified plastics production line, as well as to supplement working capital [2][3] Group 3 - Tiankai New Materials specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of high-performance modified engineering plastics, with a significant focus on modified PC products, which accounted for 53.09% to 58.89% of sales revenue over the past three years [4] - The company has shown a consistent increase in production capacity and utilization rates, with capacity utilization rates projected to rise from 83.43% in 2022 to 114.13% in 2024 [4][6] Group 4 - Tiankai New Materials' products are widely used in various sectors, including new energy vehicles, 3C electronics, and smart home applications, with major clients such as BYD, Xiaomi, and Huawei [5] - The company's revenue is projected to grow from approximately 830 million yuan in 2022 to 1.12 billion yuan in 2024, with net profits expected to fluctuate around 61.59 million yuan to 63.52 million yuan during the same period [5] Group 5 - The global PC resin market is dominated by major producers like Covestro and SABIC, with domestic production capacity reaching 3.81 million tons by the end of 2024, while the high-end PC product market still requires significant development [7]

Core Viewpoint - CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) technology is essential for the development of integrated circuits, playing a critical role in achieving surface flatness during chip manufacturing, which is increasingly important as technology nodes shrink and the number of layers in chips increases [6][38]. Group I: CMP Technology and Market Overview - CMP technology is a necessary process in wafer manufacturing, which includes multiple steps such as diffusion, lithography, etching, ion implantation, thin film growth, and CMP itself [9]. - The global CMP materials market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by advancements in semiconductor technology and increasing demand from various sectors, including 5G and AI [32][49]. - The CMP materials market is characterized by a high degree of technical, talent, and patent barriers, with significant market share held by leading companies from the US and Japan [54]. Group II: Market Size and Growth - The global CMP polishing pad market size increased from $650 million in 2016 to $1.13 billion in 2021, with a CAGR of 11.69% [49]. - The CMP polishing liquid market also saw growth, rising from $1.1 billion in 2016 to $1.43 billion in 2021, with a CAGR of 5.39% [50]. - China's CMP polishing liquid market grew significantly, from 1.23 billion yuan in 2016 to 2.2 billion yuan in 2021, achieving a CAGR of 12.28%, indicating a faster growth rate compared to the global market [50]. Group III: Domestic Industry Dynamics - Chinese companies are increasingly entering the CMP materials market, with government policies supporting the development of the semiconductor industry and promoting domestic alternatives to imported materials [39][41]. - The domestic semiconductor materials market is expected to continue growing at a rate higher than the global average, driven by technological advancements and increasing local demand [32][39]. - The shift towards domestic production of CMP materials is seen as a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, especially in light of export controls from the US and Japan [39][54]. Group IV: Product Segmentation and Applications - CMP materials are primarily categorized into polishing liquids, polishing pads, and cleaning agents, with polishing liquids accounting for 49% and polishing pads for 33% of the market share [18]. - Various types of polishing liquids are used for different applications, including copper CMP, tungsten CMP, and dielectric CMP, each tailored for specific manufacturing processes [19][21]. - Polishing pads are typically made from polyurethane and are designed to maintain a stable polishing environment while effectively distributing polishing liquids [20][22].

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.32% on July 4, with 13 out of the 28 sectors experiencing gains, led by the banking and media sectors, which increased by 1.84% and 0.91% respectively [1] - The sectors that saw the largest declines were beauty care and non-ferrous metals, with decreases of 1.87% and 1.60% respectively [1] - The basic chemical industry ranked third in terms of decline today [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The net outflow of capital from the two markets was 21.74 billion yuan, with 8 sectors experiencing net inflows [1] - The computer industry had the largest net inflow of capital, totaling 2.81 billion yuan, despite a slight decline of 0.05% in its stock price [1] - The banking sector also saw a net inflow of 758 million yuan, with a daily increase of 1.84% [1] Basic Chemical Industry Performance - The basic chemical industry fell by 1.22%, with a total net outflow of 2.174 billion yuan [2] - Out of 401 stocks in this sector, 41 stocks rose, and 354 stocks fell, with 4 stocks hitting the daily limit down [2] - The top three stocks with the highest net inflow in the basic chemical sector were Huafeng Super Fiber (1.62 billion yuan), Dongcai Technology (1.39 billion yuan), and Limin Co., Ltd. (1.24 billion yuan) [2] Basic Chemical Industry Capital Inflow and Outflow - The top stocks with capital inflow included: - Huafeng Super Fiber: +1.83%, 16.59% turnover, 161.85 million yuan inflow - Dongcai Technology: +10.01%, 11.12% turnover, 138.64 million yuan inflow - Limin Co., Ltd.: +5.83%, 22.57% turnover, 124.30 million yuan inflow [2][3] - The top stocks with capital outflow included: - Dazhongnan: +2.55%, 38.91% turnover, -195.83 million yuan outflow - Wanhua Chemical: -0.86%, 0.72% turnover, -137.99 million yuan outflow - Yanhai Co., Ltd.: -2.43%, 0.88% turnover, -98.39 million yuan outflow [3]

Market Overview - The FTSE China A50 Index components showed a mixed performance with banking, liquor, semiconductor, and logistics sectors rising, while non-ferrous metals and chemical pharmaceuticals sectors weakened [1] - BYD's stock price fell over 1% [1] Sector Performance Banking Sector - Major banks like China Pacific Insurance, Ping An Insurance, and China Life Insurance reported market capitalizations of 382.98 billion, 357.30 billion, and 1,030.15 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 9.81 million, 36.96 million, and 7.85 million [3] Liquor Industry - Key players such as Kweichow Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye had market capitalizations of 1,786.59 billion, 214.35 billion, and 467.31 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 40.87 million, 10.51 million, and 20.49 million [3] Semiconductor Sector - Companies like Northern Huachuang, Cambricon Technologies, and Haiguang Information had market capitalizations of 241.84 billion, 229.03 billion, and 315.09 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 24.36 million, 31.12 million, and 15.15 million [3] Automotive Sector - BYD, Great Wall Motors, and Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway had market capitalizations of 1,818.73 billion, 186.84 billion, and 278.88 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 34.54 million, 4.39 million, and 5.94 million [3] Oil Industry - China Petroleum, Sinopec, and COSCO Shipping had market capitalizations of 239.78 billion, 688.67 billion, and 1,573.98 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 8.63 million, 6.43 million, and 7.64 million [3] Coal Industry - Major companies like China Shenhua and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry had market capitalizations of 187.79 billion and 815.60 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 12.39 million and 6.45 million [3] Power Industry - Key players such as Yangtze Power and China Nuclear Power had market capitalizations of 360.33 billion and 737.96 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 20.49 million and 8.29 million [4] Food and Beverage Sector - Companies like Citic Securities, Guotai Junan, and Haitian Flavoring had market capitalizations of 409.94 billion, 340.96 billion, and 226.93 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 28.30 million, 3.94 million, and 16.84 million [4] Consumer Electronics - Industrial Fulian, Luxshare Precision, and Gree Electric Appliances had market capitalizations of 472.85 billion, 255.90 billion, and 242.55 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 30.57 million, 77.50 million, and 25.48 million [4] Chemical Products - Companies like Wanhua Chemical and SF Holding had market capitalizations of 239.20 billion and 271.34 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 12.28 million and 8.32 million [4] Construction and Engineering - China State Construction and Zijin Mining had market capitalizations of 532.88 billion and 166.95 billion respectively, with trading volumes of 27.26 million and 8.53 million [4]

Industry Overview - Polyether polyols are essential raw materials for polyurethane, widely used in furniture, automotive, home appliances, and building insulation industries [1][12] - In 2024, China's polyether polyol production is projected to reach 5.48 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.07% [1][12] - Despite reaching a record high, the industry's capacity utilization rate remains below 70%, with intense competition in low-end products [1][12] - High-end specialty polyethers account for less than 30% of the market, with an import dependency exceeding 15%, indicating significant room for industrial upgrades [1][12] Industry Development History - The development of China's polyether polyol industry has gone through four stages, starting from 1980 to 1992, with the establishment of the largest polyether facility in Tianjin [4] - From 1993 to 1999, the industry experienced rapid growth, with production capacity reaching 260,000 tons per year by the end of 1996, a nearly 50% increase from 1994 [4] - The period from 2000 to 2010 focused on technological innovation, with significant advancements in production techniques and government support for new materials [4] - Since 2010, the industry has entered a phase of green development, with production capacity reaching 7.85 million tons by 2023, but with a capacity utilization rate of only about 63.16% [5][6] Industry Chain - The upstream of the polyether polyol industry includes basic chemical raw materials such as propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, as well as initiators and catalysts [8] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of polyether polyols, while the downstream applications span automotive, soft furniture, and footwear sectors [8] Current Industry Status - The demand for polyether polyols is driven by the continuous growth of the Chinese economy and consumption upgrades, leading to a steady increase in production [12] - The industry faces challenges such as low-end product homogenization and a need for higher-end product development [12] Key Companies' Performance - Wanhua Chemical, as a leading player, holds a 7% market share in the domestic polyether polyol market, with a production capacity of 1.59 million tons per year [14][16] - Longhua New Material focuses on high solid content and low VOC products, achieving a revenue of 5.513 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 12.28% [18] Industry Development Trends 1. **Accelerated Green Transformation and High-end Development** - The industry is moving towards green low-carbon transformation, with leading companies investing in bio-based raw material technologies [20] - Wanhua Chemical plans to establish a 100,000-ton/year bio-based polyether facility by 2025, reducing carbon emissions by 40% compared to traditional methods [20] 2. **Diversification of Market Demand and Structural Upgrades** - The demand structure is evolving, with traditional soft foam polyols growing slowly while new applications in cold chain logistics and electric vehicles are surging [21][22] 3. **Integration of Industry Chain and Deepening Global Layout** - The industry concentration is increasing, with leading companies enhancing cost advantages through vertical integration [23] - Wanhua Chemical has achieved over 80% self-sufficiency in propylene oxide, significantly reducing costs compared to purchasing raw materials [23]