Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is Neutral, maintained [7] Core Viewpoints - The long-term investment value of the steel sector remains promising under the "anti-involution" theme, similar to the supply-side reform period from 2016 to 2018, where the sector's performance was volatile until the exit of outdated capacities in late 2016 [2][6] - In the short term, the market lacks clear anchors for trading, leading to expectations that the equity market will follow steel prices, which are influenced by upstream and downstream trading [2][6] - The valuation position of steel stocks is a key focus for the market, with companies like Hualing Steel, New Steel, and Fangda Special Steel appearing relatively undervalued [6][5] Summary by Sections Market Performance - Recent tracking indicates insufficient downstream support, leading to a decline in steel prices. The apparent consumption of five major steel products decreased by 0.69% year-on-year and 2.47% month-on-month [4] - The average daily pig iron output of sample steel companies fell to 2.4071 million tons, down 1.52 million tons per day month-on-month [4] - Total steel inventory increased by 1.17% month-on-month, while year-on-year it decreased by 23.42% [4] Price Trends - Shanghai rebar prices dropped to 3,350 CNY/ton, down 100 CNY/ton month-on-month, while hot-rolled steel prices rose to 3,390 CNY/ton, down 130 CNY/ton month-on-month [5] - The estimated profit for rebar is 148 CNY/ton, with a lagging cost profit of 399 CNY/ton [5] Policy and Market Outlook - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to continue, with recent government meetings emphasizing the need to rectify disorderly competition and optimize capacity in key industries [6] - The report suggests that despite short-term volatility, the long-term outlook for the steel sector remains positive due to cost optimization and sustained policy support [6][2] - The report identifies four main investment lines: cost reduction due to new capacity, recovery of performance and valuation for low PB stocks, mergers and acquisitions under state-owned enterprise reforms, and focusing on quality processing and resource leaders [26][27][29]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the steel sector, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others, indicating a positive outlook for their performance [3][4]. Core Insights - The macroeconomic environment is stabilizing, with demand entering a seasonal lull. The political bureau meeting emphasized "anti-involution" and the need for orderly competition in key industries, shifting focus from price increases to rational competition and profit improvement [3][4]. - Short-term steel demand is expected to decline seasonally, leading to potential price corrections. However, long-term capacity governance remains a key theme, with expectations for improved profitability in steel companies as supply dynamics optimize [3][4]. - The report highlights a mixed performance in steel production and inventory levels, with total steel production rising to 8.67 million tons, while social inventory increased by 153,400 tons to 9.41 million tons [2][3]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - As of August 1, steel prices have decreased, with rebar priced at 3,350 CNY/ton (down 100 CNY), hot-rolled steel at 3,430 CNY/ton (down 120 CNY), and cold-rolled steel at 3,860 CNY/ton (down 40 CNY) [1][10][11]. Production and Inventory - Total production of five major steel products reached 8.67 million tons, with rebar production decreasing by 9,000 tons to 2.11 million tons. Social inventory rose by 153,400 tons to 9.41 million tons, indicating a mixed inventory situation [2][3]. Profitability - Steel profitability showed fluctuations, with long-process rebar and hot-rolled steel margins changing by +20 CNY/ton and -14 CNY/ton respectively. Short-process electric arc furnace steel margins increased by +38 CNY/ton [1][3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel in the flat steel sector, and Xianglou New Materials, CITIC Special Steel in the special steel sector, among others [3][4].

Group 1 - The total salary of A-share listed company secretaries in 2024 reached 4.086 billion yuan, with an average annual salary of 754,300 yuan [1] - Among the 44 listed steel companies, the age distribution of secretaries shows that those aged 40-50 constitute 48%, while those over 50 account for 26% [1][3] - The highest salary among secretaries exceeds 1.5 million yuan, with notable individuals earning 2.217 million yuan, 2.1794 million yuan, and 1.9774 million yuan [7] Group 2 - In terms of educational background, all secretaries in the steel industry hold at least a bachelor's degree, with 51% holding a bachelor's degree, 47% a master's degree, and 2% a doctoral degree [3] - The salary distribution for steel company secretaries shows that 48% earn below 500,000 yuan, while 34% earn between 500,000 and 1 million yuan [5] - The frequency of investor meetings varies significantly, with 52% of companies hosting fewer than 10 meetings annually, while 16% host between 300 and 1,000 meetings [9]

7月30日晚间，一份由太钢集团、中信泰富特钢、青拓集团三方联合署名的声明在业内流传。 "近期，受到钼精矿价格波动影响，钼铁市场价格出现大幅度上涨，对下游企业造成了严重影响……"声明称，强烈谴责市场上的非理性炒作行 为，并将暂停钼铁采购。 对于上述声明，21世纪经济报道记者分别从业内两个不同渠道进行了核实。而导致钼价上涨的原因，又与近期中国黄金（600916）集团内蒙古 矿业有限公司所发生的安全事故存在一定关联。 相关数据显示，中金集团内蒙古矿业有限公司铜钼矿年产钼精矿11900实物吨，约占国内钼精矿总产量的3.9%左右，目前受事故影响该公司已 经停产。 供应端减少，给市场推涨钼价提供了理由。安泰科数据显示，7月23日至30日，国内钼精矿(45%～50%)平均价由3985元/吨度上涨至4285元/吨 度，同期钼铁(60%Mo)平均价由则由25.25万元/吨升至27.65万元/吨。 与近期频繁异动的焦煤、碳酸锂等商品相比，以上钼产品的供给收缩幅度、价格上涨幅度不算太大，但是架不住钢企正面临着原料端的整体上 行。 7月以来，国内铁矿石、焦炭价格均有不同程度地上涨，7月30日中国炼焦行业协会市场委员会召开专题市场分析 ...

Group 1 - The recent surge in molybdenum prices is attributed to supply constraints caused by an accident at China Gold Group's Inner Mongolia mining company, which has led to a production halt, affecting approximately 3.9% of the country's molybdenum concentrate output [2][6][8] - Molybdenum prices have increased significantly, with domestic molybdenum concentrate prices rising from 3985 RMB/ton to 4285 RMB/ton, and molybdenum iron prices increasing from 252,500 RMB/ton to 276,500 RMB/ton, marking a 9.5% rise over four days [6][10] - The demand for molybdenum iron remains stable, with a 10.47% year-on-year increase in domestic bidding volume for molybdenum iron, and a 15% increase in the production of duplex steel in the first half of the year [7] Group 2 - The steel industry is facing multiple cost pressures, leading to a joint statement from major steel companies condemning irrational market speculation and calling for a return to fundamental pricing based on supply and demand [4][10] - The rising prices of raw materials, including iron ore and coke, have prompted the China Coking Industry Association to recommend further price increases to alleviate operational difficulties in the industry [3][12][13] - The joint statement from leading steel companies highlights the conflict between upstream molybdenum prices and downstream steel production costs, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to pricing [10][12]

据上证报，7月30日，国内三大钢铁企业掀起一场"反投机炒作"行动——太钢集团、中信泰富特钢和青 拓集团发布《关于维护钼产业链健康发展的联合声明》，宣布暂停钼铁采购，剑指近期钼铁市场的非理 性上涨。三大钢企在联合声明中措辞严厉："强烈谴责市场上的非理性炒作行为。"声明提到，钼铁价格 的大幅上涨已造成高端含钼不锈钢及特钢原料成本严重倒挂，威胁国家高端制造装备供应链安全。数据 显示，7月30日，60%钼铁价格已攀升至27.3万—28万元/吨，近4个月涨幅高达35%。"三大钢企联合抵 制，这在业内实在罕见。"一位不愿具名的特钢行业人士介绍，钼下游应用领域主要是钢铁行业，其中 不锈钢中钼铁的添加量通常在2%—5%。"一般而言，因为添加量不大，小金属涨价对整体成本影响可 控，但这一波钼铁涨幅并非理性，更多的是贸易商捂货惜售，导致价格快速上涨，下游成本压力攀 升。" ...

证券之星消息，7月30日特钢板块较上一交易日上涨0.34%，西宁特钢领涨。当日上证指数报收于 3615.72，上涨0.17%。深证成指报收于11203.03，下跌0.77%。特钢板块个股涨跌见下表： 从资金流向上来看，当日特钢板块主力资金净流入1285.69万元，游资资金净流入101.03万元，散户资金 净流出1386.73万元。特钢板块个股资金流向见下表： | 代码 | 名称 | 收盘价 | 涨跌幅 | 成交量(手) | 成交额(元) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 600117 | 西宁特钢 | 4.20 | 9.95% | 240.61万 | 10.03亿 | | 002443 | 金洲管道 | 6.96 | 1.90% | 18.06万 | 1.24亿 | | 002318 | 久立特材 | 23.02 | 0.48% | 10.45万 | 2.41亿 | | 000825 | 太钢不锈 | 4.38 | 0.46% | 1 74.63万 | 3.30亿 | | 002075 | 沙钢股份 | 6.12 | 0.16% | 43.29万 | 2.66 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [5]. Core Viewpoints - Demand is expected to gradually bottom out, while supply-side adjustments are beginning to show, indicating that the steel industry is slowly emerging from its low point [3]. - The report anticipates that if supply policies are implemented, the speed of supply contraction will accelerate, leading to a quicker recovery in the industry [3]. - The profitability of steel companies has improved, with the average gross profit per ton of rebar rising to 330.1 CNY/ton, an increase of 131.5 CNY/ton [36]. Summary by Sections Steel Market Overview - Last week, the apparent consumption of five major steel products was 8.6813 million tons, a decrease of 1.98 million tons week-on-week [24]. - The total inventory of steel was 13.365 million tons, down 1.16 million tons week-on-week, maintaining the lowest level for the same period in recent years [5]. - The operating rate of blast furnaces among 247 steel mills was 83.46%, unchanged from the previous week [32]. Raw Materials - The spot price of iron ore increased by 4 CNY/ton to 779 CNY/ton, a rise of 0.52% [48]. - The total inventory of iron ore at ports rose to 137.9038 million tons, a slight increase of 0.04% [49]. - The average available days of imported iron ore for 64 domestic steel companies increased to 21 days, up by 1 day from the previous week [49]. Profitability and Production - The average gross profit for hot-rolled coils rose to 244.1 CNY/ton, an increase of 113.5 CNY/ton [36]. - The profitability rate of 247 steel companies was 63.64%, up 3.47% from the previous week [32]. - The total steel production last week was 8.6697 million tons, a decrease of 1.22 million tons week-on-week [33]. Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with leading technology and product structures, such as Baosteel and Hualing Steel, as well as low-cost firms like Fangda Special Steel and New Steel [5].

Market Performance - The special steel sector increased by 1.9% on July 29, with Xining Special Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3609.71, up 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11289.41, up 0.64% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Xining Special Steel (600117) closed at 3.82, up 10.09% with a trading volume of 4.0612 million shares and a turnover of 1.446 billion yuan [1] - Xianglou New Material (301160) closed at 65.00, up 8.91% with a trading volume of 81,200 shares and a turnover of 501 million yuan [1] - Shengde Zhengtai (300881) closed at 40.75, up 5.41% with a trading volume of 82,800 shares and a turnover of 329 million yuan [1] - Fangda Special Steel (600507) closed at 5.93, up 3.85% with a trading volume of 1.7292 million shares and a turnover of 427 million yuan [1] - Other notable performances include Taigang Stainless Steel (000825) up 2.59% and CITIC Special Steel (000708) up 1.42% [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The special steel sector experienced a net outflow of 44.0156 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds saw a net inflow of 131 million yuan [2] - The individual stock capital flow indicates that Xianglou New Material had a main fund net inflow of 72.1603 million yuan, while Fangda Special Steel had a net inflow of 62.5260 million yuan [3] - Conversely, stocks like Jiu Li Special Materials (002318) and Fushun Special Steel (600399) experienced significant net outflows from main funds [3]

Industry Overview - The liquid ammonia storage tank is a specialized equipment for storing and transporting liquid ammonia, with a history dating back to the late 19th century. Its development has been driven by advancements in chemical industry and increasing demand in agriculture, medicine, and food sectors [1][4][14] - The market size of China's liquid ammonia storage tank industry is projected to reach approximately 7.788 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.12% [1][14] - The first phase of the world's largest green hydrogen ammonia project, with an initial capacity of 320,000 tons, was officially put into operation on July 8, 2025. This project includes a milestone liquid ammonia storage tank project that is the first large-scale low-temperature tank for storing green ammonia globally [1][14] Industry Development Background - The demand for liquid ammonia has been increasing, with production expected to grow from 45.51 million tons in 2018 to 62.10 million tons in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.32% [7] - The growth in liquid ammonia production has spurred the demand for specialized storage equipment, leading to rapid technological advancements in liquid ammonia storage tanks [7] Industry Chain - The upstream of the liquid ammonia storage tank industry includes raw materials and equipment, such as special steel, low-temperature alloys, insulation materials, sealing materials, and welding materials. The core equipment includes compressors, refrigeration units, and safety valves [10] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of liquid ammonia storage tanks, while the downstream applications span across chemical, construction, aerospace, biomedical, and environmental sectors [10] Industry Trends - The trend towards larger liquid ammonia storage tanks is driven by increasing production capacity and import/export demands. The industry is moving towards 50,000-ton capacity tanks to reduce land use and operational costs [22] - The integration of smart technologies, such as IoT sensors and AI monitoring systems, is enhancing safety and efficiency in the liquid ammonia storage tank sector [23] - The green transformation of liquid ammonia storage tanks is essential, focusing on low-energy, corrosion-resistant materials and the adoption of BOG recovery systems to minimize carbon emissions [24] Key Companies - Major companies in the liquid ammonia storage tank market include CIMC Enric, Blue Science and Technology, and various domestic manufacturers that dominate the mid to low-end market, while international brands focus on high-end large storage tanks [15][18][20]