Group 1 - The prices of third-generation refrigerants R32, R125, and R134a have increased as of July 31, 2025, reaching 55,000 yuan/ton, 45,500 yuan/ton, and 50,000 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 4.76%, 0%, and 2.04% compared to the end of April [1][2] - The price of R22 remains stable at 35,000 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous month, but up 14.75% year-on-year; the price difference is 26,842 yuan/ton, down 0.55% from the end of last month [1][2] - The prices of fluorinated polymers have decreased, with PTFE suspension medium, dispersion emulsion, and dispersion resin priced at 37,000 yuan/ton, 28,000 yuan/ton, and 40,000 yuan/ton respectively as of July 31, 2025 [2] Group 2 - The production of household air conditioners is expected to decline year-on-year from August to October 2025, with total production volumes of 11.443 million units, 10.662 million units, and 12.356 million units respectively, showing year-on-year growth rates of -2.79%, -12.70%, and -12.10% [2] - Zhongxin Fluorine Materials expects a net profit of 4.7589 million to 6.0809 million yuan for the first half of 2025, recovering from a loss of 23.1287 million yuan in the same period last year [3] - Yonghe Co. reported a revenue of 2.445 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.39%, with a gross margin of 25.29%, up 7.36 percentage points from the previous year, and a net profit of 271 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 140.82% [3] Group 3 - The supply-demand relationship for second and third-generation refrigerants remains tight, with a reduction in second-generation refrigerant quotas and a stable total production quota for third-generation refrigerants [3] - The refrigerant prices have been steadily increasing since 2025, with a notable rise in July, indicating a high level of industry prosperity and potential for significant profit growth for related production companies [3]

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Bullish" rating for the refrigerant industry, indicating a positive outlook for the next six months [75]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the prices of third-generation refrigerants have been steadily increasing since 2025, with significant growth in the first half of the year. The production quotas for second-generation refrigerants are being reduced, while the total production quota for third-generation refrigerants remains at baseline levels, leading to a tightening supply-demand relationship [7][69]. - Companies such as Juhua Co., Ltd. and Sanmei Co., Ltd. are expected to see substantial profit increases, reflecting a high level of industry prosperity [69]. Summary by Sections Refrigerant Prices and Production - As of July 31, 2025, the prices for third-generation refrigerants R32, R125, and R134a are 55,000 CNY/ton, 45,500 CNY/ton, and 50,000 CNY/ton, respectively, showing increases of 4.76%, 0%, and 2.04% compared to the end of April [7][16]. - The production of R32, R134a, and R125 in July 2025 has increased by 49.68%, 66.11%, and 32.74% year-on-year, respectively [17]. Market Trends - The report notes a decline in air conditioning production in August 2025, with expected further declines in September and October, with production figures of 11.44 million units, 10.66 million units, and 12.36 million units, reflecting year-on-year decreases of -2.79%, -12.70%, and -12.10% [39]. - The report also mentions a decrease in refrigerator production, with August 2025 figures at 7.62 million units, down 9.50% year-on-year [40]. Company Performance - Zhongxin Fluorine Materials expects a net profit of 4.76 million to 6.08 million CNY for the first half of 2025, recovering from a loss of 23.13 million CNY in the same period last year [60]. - Yonghe Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 2.445 billion CNY for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.39%, with a net profit of 271 million CNY, up 140.82% [63]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the refrigerant industry and those with a complete industrial chain, such as Juhua Co., Ltd. and Sanmei Co., Ltd., as well as companies related to fluorine chemical raw materials like Jinshi Resources [69].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the chemical industry is expected to stabilize and rebound in the second half of 2025, following a prolonged downtrend and a recent narrowing of the Producer Price Index (PPI) decline [1][3] - The PPI for July showed a month-on-month decline of 0.2% and a year-on-year decrease of 3.6%, with signs of narrowing declines in upstream industries, suggesting a potential recovery in the chemical sector [1][3] - The chemical sector has experienced a three-year downtrend, with PPI in continuous deflation for 33 months, nearing the end of a historical deflation cycle, which typically lasts between 20 to 40 months [3] Group 2 - The fixed asset investment in the chemical industry turned negative for the first time in May 2025, signaling the end of the capacity expansion cycle, which historically leads to price increases within 6-12 months [3] - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index account for 43.54% of the index, with major companies including Wanhu Chemical, Yilong Co., and Juhua Co. [3] - The chemical ETF closely tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, which consists of seven sub-indices reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in related sectors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The refrigerant market is expected to maintain high demand as the new cooling year approaches, despite a decrease in air conditioning production since July. The overall sales performance remains strong, indicating a potential uplift in refrigerant demand [1][4]. Group 1: Refrigerant Production and Policy - In the first half of 2025, the production of refrigerants R32, R134a, and R125 reached 138,000 tons, 76,000 tons, and 57,000 tons respectively, accounting for approximately 49%, 37%, and 34% of the annual quota [2]. - The export volumes for R32 and R134a in the same period were 40,000 tons and 50,000 tons, representing about 41% and 39% of their respective annual export quotas [2]. - The supply-demand environment for refrigerants in 2025 is relatively balanced, with some varieties being relatively abundant, reducing the necessity for quota increases. The policy regarding refrigerant quotas is expected to remain stable through mid-2026 [2]. Group 2: Refrigerant Pricing Trends - Despite a decline in air conditioning production since July, refrigerant prices continue to rise. The latest corporate quotation for R32 is nearing 60,000 yuan per ton [3]. - The pricing power for refrigerants has shifted from the demand side to the supply side, indicating that the seasonal decline in air conditioning demand does not dominate refrigerant price trends [3]. - Internationally, the price of R32 in Europe approached 20,000 euros per ton in the fourth quarter of 2024, suggesting that there is still significant upward potential for domestic refrigerant prices [3]. Group 3: Air Conditioning Market Performance - As the new cooling year approaches in late August 2025, the retail sales of air conditioning units have shown strong growth. Offline retail sales increased by 19.63% year-on-year, while online sales surged by 26.17% [4]. - The retail volume for air conditioning units also saw a year-on-year increase of 16.15% offline and 30.28% online, with certain regions experiencing stock shortages [4]. - Given the current sales dynamics, air conditioning production is expected to remain high, which will likely boost refrigerant demand [4]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Following the release of refrigerant companies' performance in the first half of 2025, the sector's valuation has seen a decline. Concerns remain regarding the stability of the policy environment and the potential impact on future refrigerant demand [5]. - The expectation of stable policies in 2025 and 2026, along with the continued rise in refrigerant prices during the off-season, suggests that market expectations may gradually improve, leading to a potential recovery in sector valuations [5]. - Companies in the refrigerant supply chain, such as Juhua Co., Ltd. (600160.SH), Dongyue Group (00189), and others, are highlighted as potential investment opportunities due to their expected valuation increases [5].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The chlor-alkali industry is experiencing a recovery in profitability, driven by a tightening supply of glyphosate and glufosinate, leading to price increases [4][20] - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to be a key focus in 2025 and beyond, aiming to optimize the competitive landscape in the chemical industry [26] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The chemical industry index outperformed the CSI 300 index by 1.1% this week, with 76.7% of the 545 tracked stocks showing weekly gains [17] - The average price of glyphosate increased to 26,399 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.37% from the previous week, while glufosinate also saw a price increase [21][22] Key Products Tracking - Urea and potassium chloride prices have risen, while phosphorite and phosphates remain stable [52] - The average price of urea reached 1,780 CNY/ton, up 0.62% from the previous week, driven by improved market sentiment [52][54] Recommended and Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include leading chemical companies such as Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Hengli Petrochemical [6][26] - Beneficiary stocks include companies like Jiangshan Co., Ltd. and Hebei New Chemical Materials [24][27]

Group 1: Market Performance - The fluorochemical sector showed steady performance in July, with the fluorochemical index rising by 6.29%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.32 percentage points [1] - As of the end of July, the fluorochemical index was at 1471.59 points, which is an increase of 6.29% compared to the end of June [1] - The chemical price indices reported by Guosen Securities indicated a slight decrease in the fluorochemical price index by 2.76% and an increase in the refrigerant price index by 2.24% as of July 30, 2025 [1] Group 2: Refrigerant Prices - Retail prices for the main refrigerant R32 continued to rise, with R227ea prices increasing rapidly to 73,000 yuan/ton due to demand from the firefighting sector [2] - Price forecasts for R32 are expected to stabilize with average prices projected at 56,000 yuan in August, 57,000 yuan in September, and 58,000 yuan in October [2] - The market anticipates an increase in refrigerant demand with the approach of the "Golden September and Silver October" period and the new cooling year [2] Group 3: Air Conditioning Production - Air conditioning production has been adjusted upwards due to high summer temperatures, with the total production for August expected to be 6.735 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 11.9% [5] - The cumulative export of air conditioners from January to June reached 41.08 million units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.9% [5] - The third batch of 69 billion yuan for the old-for-new program has been allocated, providing support for the industry [4] Group 4: Company Developments - Companies such as Dongyangguang, Wengfu Group, and others have reported profit growth in their mid-year financial announcements [6] - The fluorine polymer and supporting projects by Dongyangguang have completed acceptance public announcements, indicating ongoing expansion in the sector [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the refrigerant industry [13]. Core Insights - The refrigerant industry is experiencing a price increase under quota control since 2024, with significant price rises observed for various refrigerants. The sustainability and potential for further price increases are areas of market concern, which the report aims to explore [5][8]. - The report emphasizes that the price increase is not driven by traditional supply-demand mismatches but rather reflects a new operational model in the industry. The supply side is characterized by high concentration and limited capacity for new entrants, particularly in China, which holds a dominant position in production and market share [8][40]. Summary by Sections Price Sustainability - The sustainability of price increases is linked to the current position of products within their cycles. The report suggests that refrigerants have moved beyond traditional cyclical logic, indicating a potential for long-term price increases [8][36]. - The supply side is constrained, with a high concentration of market players and limited ability to increase supply globally. This is further supported by the fact that the domestic market has significant production power [8][40]. Price Potential - The report discusses the potential for price increases, noting that the historical price elasticity of refrigerants allows for significant price tolerance. For instance, R32's price has risen from 1.70 million yuan/ton to 5.40 million yuan/ton, reflecting a 217.6% increase [23]. - The report argues that the long-term production costs of alternative refrigerants (like R1234yf) do not set a ceiling for the prices of existing refrigerants, suggesting that the price of third-generation refrigerants could continue to rise [9][69]. Long-term Investment Value - The report concludes that the refrigerant industry holds substantial long-term investment value, with companies increasingly approaching traditional chemical product valuation peaks. The ongoing price increases and the unique market dynamics suggest that related companies may be undervalued [10][11]. - Specific companies such as Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., Dongyue Group, Yonghe Co., and Haohua Technology are recommended for continued investment due to their strong market positions and growth potential [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [7][11]. Core Insights - The fluorochemical industry is experiencing a price increase in mainstream refrigerants, with expectations for air conditioning production to rise in August due to high summer temperatures [5][7]. - The supply-demand dynamics for refrigerants are tightening, particularly for R22 and R32, driven by government subsidy policies and increasing demand in emerging markets [7][60]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance in July - As of July 30, the fluorochemical index was at 1471.59 points, up 6.29% from the end of June, underperforming the Shenwan Chemical Index by 1.76 percentage points but outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.32 percentage points [2][18]. 2. Refrigerant Market Review 2.1 Price Trends - Refrigerant prices have shown an upward trend, with R32 and R134a expected to average 56,000, 57,000, and 58,000 yuan per ton from August to October 2025 [3][25][26]. 2.2 Export Data - From January to June 2025, R32 exports increased by 14% year-on-year, while R22 exports decreased by 34% [34]. The export price for R32 was 44,449 yuan per ton as of June 2025 [4][34]. 2.3 Production and Operating Rates - Domestic air conditioning production in August 2025 was 6.735 million units, down 11.9% year-on-year, while export production was 4.708 million units, down 14.7% year-on-year [6][70]. 3. Compliance with the Montreal Protocol - The report outlines China's commitment to reducing HCFCs and HFCs in line with the Montreal Protocol, with significant reductions planned for 2025 and 2030 [60][61]. 4. Air Conditioning Production and Export Data - The air conditioning sector has seen strong production growth in the first half of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching 41.08 million units, a 6.9% increase year-on-year [5][70]. 5. Key Companies and Profit Forecasts - Key companies such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co. are highlighted, with profit growth expected due to favorable market conditions [11][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [7][11]. Core Insights - The fluorochemical industry is experiencing a price increase in mainstream refrigerants, with expectations for air conditioning production to rise in August due to high summer temperatures [2][5]. - The report highlights a significant demand for refrigerants driven by national subsidy policies and growth in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia [7][60]. - The supply constraints from regulatory policies are expected to maintain a favorable pricing environment for refrigerants like R22 and R32, with long-term price increases anticipated [7][60]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance in July - As of July 30, the fluorochemical index stood at 1471.59 points, up 6.29% from the end of June, underperforming the Shenwan Chemical Index by 1.76 percentage points [18][20]. 2. Refrigerant Market Review 2.1 Price Trends - Refrigerant prices have shown an upward trend, with R32 and R410a experiencing significant increases in March, while R22 prices remained stable in the summer months [24][25]. - Future price forecasts for R32 are projected at 56,000, 57,000, and 58,000 yuan per ton for August to October, respectively [25][26]. 2.2 Export Data - From January to June 2025, R32 exports increased by 14%, while R22 exports decreased by 34% [34]. - The average export price for R32 was 44,449 yuan per ton as of June 2025 [34]. 2.3 Production and Operating Rates - Domestic air conditioning production in August 2025 is projected at 6.735 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 11.9% [6]. 3. Compliance with the Montreal Protocol - The report discusses China's commitment to reducing HCFCs and HFCs, with significant reductions planned for 2025 and 2030 [60][61]. 4. Air Conditioning Production and Export Data - The report notes a strong performance in air conditioning production in the first half of 2025, with a total of 41.08 million units exported, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.9% [5][6]. 5. Key Companies and Profit Forecasts - Key companies such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co. are highlighted, with profit growth expected due to favorable market conditions [11][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the pesticide industry, suggesting a "Buy" rating for key companies such as Yangnong Chemical, Lier Chemical, and Runfeng Shares [3][20]. Core Insights - The pesticide industry is experiencing a recovery due to the "Zhengfeng Zhijuan" initiative aimed at regulating the market, which has led to price increases for key products like fluorocarbon herbicides [3][4]. - The report highlights the impact of maintenance shutdowns at major production facilities, such as Wanhua's Hungarian plant, which may lead to supply shortages and price increases in the TDI market [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the potential for improved industry dynamics through the elimination of outdated production capacity, as indicated by government initiatives targeting key sectors [3][4]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - Current macroeconomic conditions indicate a stable global GDP growth of 2.8%, with oil demand expected to rise despite some slowdown due to tariffs [4]. - The report notes that coal prices are expected to decline in the medium to long term, alleviating pressure on downstream industries [4]. Chemical Prices - Recent price movements include a 15% increase in the price of Lier Chemical's fluorocarbon herbicide and a similar rise for Zhongqi Shares [3][11]. - The report mentions that the price of TDI is expected to rise due to low global inventory levels and potential supply disruptions from maintenance activities [3][4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on traditional cyclical stocks and specific sectors such as coal chemical, real estate chain, and agricultural chemicals, highlighting companies like Wanhua Chemical and Hualu Hengsheng [3][20]. - Growth stocks with recovery potential are identified, including semiconductor materials and OLED panel materials, with specific companies recommended for investment [3][20].