Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the petrochemical and basic chemical sectors [5] Core Insights - The bulk chemical industry is at a dual cycle inflection point, with profitability expected to recover as domestic and international demand improves in 2026 [1][3] - After a prolonged period of low profitability, the industry is entering a phase of reduced capacity expansion and inventory adjustments, with limited new capacity expected in 2026-2027 [2][3] - The dividend payout ratio for Chinese bulk chemical companies is anticipated to trend upwards due to decreased capital expenditure intensity compared to the 2015-2025 period [4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The bulk chemical industry has experienced a significant downturn in profitability since 2023, with a notable oversupply leading to continued low earnings through the second half of 2025 [2] - The industry is expected to enter a recovery phase in 2026 as demand begins to rebound [1][3] Capacity and Inventory Cycles - The current inventory cycle is at a turning point, with passive inventory replenishment observed since the second quarter of 2025, influenced by external demand factors [3] - The report indicates that the capacity expansion in the bulk chemical sector will be orderly during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with limited new capacity additions expected [2] Dividend and Capital Expenditure Trends - The report highlights that the capital expenditure intensity for the bulk chemical sector is likely to decrease significantly, leading to an increase in dividend payout ratios for companies in this space [4] - Recommended companies include Xinhengcheng, Wanhua Chemical, Hengli Petrochemical, and Sinopec A/H, which are expected to benefit from these trends [4][8]

Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a strong rally, with the chemical ETF (516020) rising by 2.3% after a slight opening dip [1] - Key stocks in the sector, including Haohua Technology, Yara International, and Hengli Petrochemical, have seen significant gains, with increases exceeding 4% [1] - The basic chemical sector has attracted substantial capital, with a net inflow of over 4.2 billion yuan in the last five trading days for the chemical ETF [3] Group 2 - The total export of power and energy storage batteries from China reached 305.0 GWh in 2022, marking a year-on-year growth of 50.7% [3] - Power batteries accounted for 189.7 GWh of the total exports, with a year-on-year increase of 41.9%, while energy storage batteries reached 115.3 GWh, growing by 67.9% [3] Group 3 - Analysts predict a recovery in profitability for the chemical industry in 2026, as the sector is at a new starting point for supply-demand rebalancing [4] - The current phase of the chemical sector is characterized by a bottoming out of profitability cycles and an end to the expansion cycle, suggesting potential upward movement in valuations [4] - The chemical ETF (516020) is recommended for investors looking to capitalize on the rebound opportunities in the chemical sector, with a focus on large-cap leading stocks and sectors undergoing changes [4]

Group 1 - The price spread for domestic key refining projects this week is 2439 CNY/ton, down 102 CNY/ton (4% decrease) compared to the previous week [1] - The price spread for foreign key refining projects this week is 1102 CNY/ton, down 58 CNY/ton (5% decrease) compared to the previous week [1] - The average PX price this week is 893.7 USD/ton, up 3.0 USD/ton compared to the previous week, with a price spread against crude oil of 422.9 USD/ton, down 18.1 USD/ton [2] Group 2 - The average prices for POY, FDY, and DTY in the polyester sector this week are 6657 CNY/ton, 6879 CNY/ton, and 7779 CNY/ton, respectively, with week-on-week increases of 107 CNY/ton, 129 CNY/ton, and 29 CNY/ton [1] - The weekly average profits for POY, FDY, and DTY are -61 CNY/ton, -179 CNY/ton, and -179 CNY/ton, with week-on-week changes of +79 CNY/ton, +93 CNY/ton, and +27 CNY/ton [1] - The inventory levels for POY, FDY, and DTY are 12.8 days, 17.4 days, and 23.2 days, with week-on-week changes of +1.1 days, -2.1 days, and -1.4 days [1] - The operating rate for long filaments is 90.3%, with a week-on-week increase of 0.1 percentage points [1]

Group 1 - The price spread for domestic key refining projects this week is 2439 CNY/ton, a decrease of 102 CNY/ton (down 4%) compared to the previous week [1] - The price spread for foreign key refining projects this week is 1102 CNY/ton, a decrease of 58 CNY/ton (down 5%) compared to the previous week [1] - The average price of PX this week is 893.7 USD/ton, an increase of 3.0 USD/ton compared to the previous week, with a price spread against crude oil of 422.9 USD/ton, a decrease of 18.1 USD/ton [2] Group 2 - The average prices for POY, FDY, and DTY in the polyester sector this week are 6657 CNY/ton, 6879 CNY/ton, and 7779 CNY/ton, with increases of 107 CNY/ton, 129 CNY/ton, and 29 CNY/ton respectively compared to the previous week [1] - The weekly average profits for POY, FDY, and DTY are -61 CNY/ton, -179 CNY/ton, and -179 CNY/ton, with increases of 79 CNY/ton, 93 CNY/ton, and 27 CNY/ton respectively compared to the previous week [1] - The inventory levels for POY, FDY, and DTY are 12.8 days, 17.4 days, and 23.2 days, with changes of +1.1 days, -2.1 days, and -1.4 days respectively compared to the previous week [1] Group 3 - The operating rate for long filaments is 90.3%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous week [1] - Domestic refined oil prices for gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene have decreased this week [2] - In the US, gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene prices have increased this week [2] Group 4 - Relevant listed companies in the private refining and polyester filament sector include Hengli Petrochemical (600346), Rongsheng Petrochemical (002493), Hengyi Petrochemical (000703), Tongkun Co., Ltd. (601233), and Xin Fengming (603225) [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints - The cost - end of polyester has strong support, and leading filament producers announced further production cuts. The domestic key large - scale refining and chemical projects' spread this week is 2439 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 102 yuan/ton (- 4%); the foreign key large - scale refining and chemical projects' spread is 1102 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 58 yuan/ton (- 5%) [2]. - In the polyester sector, the weekly average prices of POY/FDY/DTY are 6657/6879/7779 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week increases of 107/129/29 yuan/ton. The weekly average profits are - 61/- 179/- 179 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week increases of 79/93/27 yuan/ton. The inventory levels are 12.8/17.4/23.2 days respectively, with week - on - week changes of + 1.1/- 2.1/- 1.4 days. The filament operating rate is 90.3%, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 pct [2]. - In the refining sector, domestic refined oil prices (gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) declined this week, while US refined oil prices (gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) increased [2]. - In the chemical sector, the average PX price this week is 893.7 dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 3.0 dollars/ton. The spread compared to crude oil is 422.9 dollars/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 18.1 dollars/ton. The PX operating rate is 90.5%, a week - on - week increase of 1.6 pct [2]. 3. Summary by Directory 1. Big Refining and Chemical Weekly Data Briefing 3.1. Six Private Refining and Chemical Companies' Performance - **Stock price changes**: As of January 16, 2026, the petroleum and petrochemical index had a 1 - week change of - 0.3%, a 1 - month change of 8.3%, a 3 - month change of 13.1%, a 1 - year change of 15.1%, and a change of 11.7% since the beginning of 2025. Among private refining and chemical companies, Rongcheng Petrochemical had corresponding changes of 0.3%, 23.2%, 21.3%, 31.4%, and 30.0%; Hengli Petrochemical had 1.0%, 24.3%, 39.0%, 63.8%, and 58.4%; Hengyi Petrochemical had - 0.3%, 27.1%, 58.0%, 72.1%, and 68.0%; Tongkun Co., Ltd. had 4.2%, 27.8%, 35.2%, 55.6%, and 57.5%; Xin Fengming had 3.1%, 26.8%, 34.4%, 76.8%, and 88.1% [8]. - **Profit forecasts**: For 2024A - 2027E, Hengli Petrochemical's归母 net profit is expected to be 7.0, 8.0, 9.3, and 10.7 billion yuan respectively; Rongcheng Petrochemical's is expected to be 7, 19, 29, and 41 billion yuan respectively; Xin Fengming's is expected to be 1.1, 1.1, 1.7, and 2.3 billion yuan respectively; Tongkun Co., Ltd.'s is expected to be 1.2, 2.0, 3.5, and 4.0 billion yuan respectively; Hengyi Petrochemical's is expected to be 2, 4, 7, and 8 billion yuan respectively [8]. 3.2. Oil Prices and Refining and Chemical Spreads - **International crude oil**: The average price of Brent crude oil this week is 64.5 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 2.9 dollars/barrel (4.7%), and a year - on - year decrease of 20.2%. In yuan/ton, it is 3300.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 143.4 yuan/ton (4.5%), and a year - on - year decrease of 22.2%. The average price of WTI crude oil is 60.0 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 2.2 dollars/barrel (3.8%), and a year - on - year decrease of 23.5%. In yuan/ton, it is 3085.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 108.5 yuan/ton (3.6%), and a year - on - year decrease of 25.4% [8]. - **Refining and chemical spreads**: The spread of domestic refining and chemical projects this week is 2438.8 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 102.3 yuan/ton (- 4.0%) and a year - on - year increase of 3.1%. The spread of foreign refining and chemical projects is 1102.2 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 58.4 yuan/ton (- 5.0%) and a year - on - year increase of 19.6% [8]. 3.3. Polyester Sector - **Upstream products**: PX average price is 893.7 dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 3.0 dollars/ton, with a spread of 422.9 dollars/ton compared to crude oil, a week - on - week decrease of 18.1 dollars/ton, and an operating rate of 90.5%, a week - on - week increase of 1.6 pct; MEG average price is 3699.3 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 17.1 yuan/ton, with a spread of 398.8 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 126.3 yuan/ton, inventory of 73.3 tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.0 tons, and an operating rate of 64.9%, a week - on - week increase of 0.3 pct; PTA average price is 5047.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 20.7 yuan/ton, with a single - ton net profit of - 160.9 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 19.9 yuan/ton, inventory of 3.6 days, no week - on - week change, and an operating rate of 77.4%, a week - on - week increase of 2.3 pct [10]. - **Polyester filaments**: POY average price is 6657.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 107.1 yuan/ton, with a single - ton net profit of - 60.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 79.1 yuan/ton, and inventory of 12.8 days, a week - on - week increase of 1.1 days; FDY average price is 6878.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 128.6 yuan/ton, with a single - ton net profit of - 179.0 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 93.3 yuan/ton, inventory of 17.4 days, a week - on - week decrease of 2.1 days, an operating rate of 90.3%, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 pct, and a sales - to - production ratio of 68.4%, a week - on - week increase of 19.7 pct; DTY average price is 7778.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 28.6 yuan/ton, with a single - ton net profit of - 179.0 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 26.9 yuan/ton, and inventory of 23.2 days, a week - on - week decrease of 1.4 days [10]. - **Short fibers and bottle chips**: Polyester short - fiber average price is 6512.9 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 20.0 yuan/ton, with a single - ton net profit of 9.7 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 5.3 yuan/ton, inventory of 5.9 days, a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 days, an operating rate of 90.7%, a week - on - week increase of 1.3 pct, and a sales - to - production ratio of 63.1%, a week - on - week increase of 4.9 pct. Polyester bottle - chip average price is 6098.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 68.6 yuan/ton, with a single - ton net profit of - 132.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 53.5 yuan/ton [10]. - **Downstream products**: The inventory of weaving is 28.2 tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.7 tons, and the operating rate is 54.9%, a week - on - week decrease of 3.0 pct [10]. 3.4. Refining Sector - **China**: Gasoline average price is 146.5 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 0.3 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 82.0 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 3.2 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 7526.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 25.4 yuan/ton, with a spread of 4225.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 168.8 yuan/ton. Diesel average price is 123.3 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 1.2 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 58.8 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 4.1 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 6334.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 70.7 yuan/ton, with a spread of 3034.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 214.1 yuan/ton. Jet fuel average price is 102.1 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 37.6 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 3.0 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 5246.8 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 11.8 yuan/ton, with a spread of 1946.3 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 155.2 yuan/ton [10]. - **US**: Gasoline average price is 75.7 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 3.0 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 11.2 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 3873.7 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 148.6 yuan/ton, with a spread of 573.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 5.2 yuan/ton. Diesel average price is 92.5 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 3.5 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 28.0 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 0.6 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 4731.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 171.2 yuan/ton, with a spread of 1430.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 27.8 yuan/ton. Jet fuel average price is 82.0 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 3.3 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 17.5 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 0.4 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 4198.0 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 162.0 yuan/ton, with a spread of 897.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 18.5 yuan/ton [10]. - **Europe**: Gasoline average price is 84.9 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 1.3 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 20.4 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 1.6 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 4362.3 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 59.5 yuan/ton, with a spread of 1061.8 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 83.9 yuan/ton. Diesel average price is 86.6 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 3.0 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 22.1 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 4449.7 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 148.6 yuan/ton, with a spread of 1149.2 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 5.2 yuan/ton. Jet fuel average price is 98.5 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 4.0 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 34.0 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 1.1 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 5061.2 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 200.5 yuan/ton, with a spread of 1760.7 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 57.1 yuan/ton [10]. - **Singapore**: Gasoline average price is 71.8 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 1.3 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 7.4 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 1.5 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 3673.8 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 62.2 yuan/ton, with a spread of 373.3 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 81.2 yuan/ton. Diesel average price is 81.1 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 2.8 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 16.6 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 4147.7 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 136.0 yuan/ton, with a spread of 847.2 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 7.5 yuan/ton. Jet fuel average price is 82.6 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week increase of 2.0 dollars/barrel, with a spread of 18.2 dollars/barrel, a week - on - week decrease of 0.9 dollars/barrel; in yuan/ton, it is 4228.6 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 95.6 yuan/ton, with a spread of 928.1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 47.8 yuan/ton [10]. 3.5. Chemical Products Sector - **EVA**: EVA photovoltaic material average price is 9400 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 250 yuan/ton, with a spread of 6099 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 107 yuan/ton; EVA foaming material average price is 9300 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 100 yuan/ton, with a spread of 5999 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 43 yuan/ton [10]. - **Polyethylene**: LDPE average price is 9207 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 207 yuan/

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the petrochemical industry [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the reduction in production of polyester filament supports the upward movement of product prices [1]. - Domestic and international refining project price differentials are tracked, with domestic key refining project price differential at 2474.39 CNY/ton, a decrease of 21.68 CNY/ton (-0.87%) week-on-week, while the international price differential is at 1105.24 CNY/ton, down by 57.47 CNY/ton (-4.94%) [2][3]. - Brent crude oil's weekly average price is reported at 64.50 USD/barrel, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 4.69% [2]. Summary by Sections Refining Sector - The report discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions in Venezuela and Iran, which have influenced oil prices. Initially, oil prices rose due to these tensions, but later eased as the situation in Iran stabilized and Venezuelan oil exports resumed [2][15]. - Domestic refined oil prices have shown a slight decline, with diesel, gasoline, and aviation kerosene averaging 6334.57 CNY (-70.71), 7526.14 CNY (-25.43), and 5246.79 CNY (-11.79) per ton respectively [15]. Chemical Sector - The chemical products' prices have generally increased due to strong cost support. Polyethylene prices are fluctuating, while polypropylene prices are rising due to reduced supply pressure from increased maintenance [2][43]. - EVA prices have significantly increased due to the cancellation of export tax rebates for photovoltaic products, leading to improved price differentials [2][43]. - Benzene prices have risen, but the price differential remains stable, while styrene prices have increased due to strong overseas demand and declining inventory [2][43]. Polyester & Nylon Sector - In the polyester segment, cost support remains strong, but weak demand in the textile sector has led to a slight increase in PX prices. The overall operating rate has decreased due to maintenance and production cuts in filament plants, resulting in price increases driven by supply-side support [2][43].

Summary of the Conference Call for Hengli Petrochemical Company Overview - **Company**: Hengli Petrochemical - **Industry**: Petrochemical Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance and Strategy - Hengli Petrochemical has significantly improved the profitability of industrial yarns, with prices recovering from a low of 700-800 RMB to around 3,000 RMB, benefiting from the petrochemical industry's anti-involution strategy [2][3] - The company plans to enter a debt reduction cycle starting in 2026, with a goal to reduce the debt ratio from 76% to approximately 60% within 3-4 years while maintaining stable dividends and advancing new capacity investments [2][5][16] - Capital expenditures are expected to substantially conclude by 2025, with a focus on utilizing strong operating cash flow to lower the debt ratio [5][6] Industry Dynamics - The Chinese petrochemical industry holds a competitive advantage globally due to high integration levels, cost competitiveness, and a favorable product structure, leading to the gradual exit of traditional production hubs in Europe, Japan, and South Korea [2][7] - The PX (paraxylene) industry is influenced by refining and gasoline products, with global refinery capacity optimization and rapid downstream PTA (purified terephthalic acid) expansion expected to maintain a tight supply-demand situation [2][9] Market Trends and Pricing - PTA prices have rebounded since late October 2025, with a price difference of approximately 300 RMB/ton, indicating some improvement in profitability, although not fully restored [2][10] - The polyester film industry has seen gradual profitability improvements since Q4 2025, with collaborative self-discipline among nine companies stabilizing the profit landscape [2][13][14] Future Development Focus - Hengli Petrochemical's future development priorities include reducing the debt ratio, maintaining stable dividends, and advancing new projects such as fine chemical parks and functional film production lines [2][8] - The company aims to optimize existing operations to enhance efficiency in response to changing market conditions [2][8] Supply Chain and Production Capacity - The supply side of the PX industry is constrained due to the lack of new refinery approvals in China and the aging of overseas refineries, compounded by carbon neutrality policies and geopolitical factors [2][9] - The overall global refining capacity is being optimized, but the rapid expansion of PTA is tightening supply further, with no significant new aromatic chain facilities expected in the near term [2][9] Collaboration and Industry Measures - The petrochemical industry is shifting towards reducing vicious competition and controlling supply to improve profit margins, with Hengli Petrochemical actively promoting anti-involution measures in PTA and industrial yarns [2][4][12] Engineering and Project Updates - As of Q3 2025, Hengli Petrochemical has approximately 33.7 billion RMB in construction projects, primarily in fine chemical parks and production lines, expected to complete the transition to fixed assets by mid-2026 [2][11] Additional Important Insights - The collaboration among companies in the polyester film sector has led to a stabilization of profitability, with a focus on optimizing processes to achieve better financial outcomes [2][13][14] - The overall outlook for the olefins sector remains positive, supported by diverse supply sources and strong demand across various applications, despite the cyclical nature of the market [2][15]

Group 1 - The chemical materials and fine chemicals sectors experienced a strong rally, with the CSI sub-index for the chemical industry rising by 2.11% as of 10:36 AM on January 15, 2026, with notable stock performances including Hongda Co. up 8.95%, Guangdong Hongda up 6.06%, and Yuntianhua up 4.64% [1] - Since 2021, high prices of chemical products have led to increased capital expenditures by petrochemical and chemical companies, initiating a new round of capacity expansion. However, from 2022 onwards, as new capacities were released and oil prices fell from their peaks, many chemical product prices have continued to decline, resulting in decreased profitability for some companies [1] - Starting in 2024, most chemical product prices are stabilizing at the bottom, and while corporate profitability remains under pressure, the introduction of growth stabilization plans is expected to lead to the elimination of some outdated capacities, improving the overall supply-demand dynamics in the industry and enhancing product profitability [1] Group 2 - Guohai Securities suggests that the anti-involution policy may lead to a re-evaluation of the Chinese chemical industry, with a significant slowdown in global capacity expansion expected. The Chinese chemical industry has ample net cash flow from operating activities, and the slowdown in capacity expansion is likely to enhance potential dividend yields, shifting the industry from a capital-consuming model to a profit-returning one [1] - The optimization of the supply side is anticipated to drive a recovery in industry sentiment, with chemical stocks exhibiting high elasticity and dividend advantages [1] - As of December 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI sub-index for the chemical industry accounted for 45.31% of the index, including companies like Wanhua Chemical and Yanhua Co. [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market-A" [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that major polyester filament manufacturers have initiated a new round of production cuts since late December, with plans to further expand reductions as the Spring Festival approaches, effectively responding to market changes and improving profitability [1][2] - The report anticipates a favorable "golden March and silver April" period, with a projected industry load of around 71%-72% during the Spring Festival, marking a three-year low, and a significant reduction in inventory levels [2] - The overall fundamentals of the filament industry are improving, with supply growth expected to be moderate and demand gradually recovering due to consumption stimulus policies and external factors [3] Summary by Sections 1. Polyester Filament: A Key Link in the Polyester Industry Chain - Polyester filament is a widely used synthetic fiber with characteristics such as durability, elasticity, and resistance to corrosion, widely applied in textiles and various industrial products [14] 2. Industry Self-Regulation and Supply-Demand Dynamics - The polyester filament industry has established a mature self-regulation mechanism, with two rounds of collaborative pricing strategies implemented to stabilize prices and manage production effectively [20][21] - The supply peak has passed, with future capacity additions concentrated in major companies, and the industry is expected to maintain a balanced supply-demand situation through 2026-2027 [27] 3. Sufficient Profit Elasticity and Expectations for "Golden March and Silver April" - The report indicates that polyester filament has strong profit elasticity, with significant profit increases observed during previous upturns, leading to improved profitability for key companies [30]

Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a rebound, with the chemical ETF (516020) showing a significant increase, reaching a maximum intraday gain of 1.56% and closing up by 0.89% [1] - Key stocks in the sector include Kasei Bio, which surged by 12.54%, and Salt Lake Co., which rose by 7.13%, among others [1][2] - Recent capital inflow into the chemical sector has been strong, with the chemical ETF accumulating a net subscription of 560 million yuan over the last five trading days and over 910 million yuan in the last ten days [2] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial products decreased by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, indicating a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [3] - The chemical industry is expected to undergo a revaluation, as its industry position and profit levels do not align, with potential recovery in profitability anticipated [3] - The chemical sector is at a new starting point of supply-demand rebalancing, influenced by policies aimed at reshaping competition and advancements in new production capabilities [3] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI segmented chemical industry theme index, with nearly 50% of its holdings concentrated in large-cap leading stocks, providing an opportunity for investors to capitalize on strong performers [4] - Investors can also access the chemical ETF through linked funds, enhancing investment efficiency in the chemical sector [4]