1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In December, the economic divergence between China and the US became more apparent. The US labor market continued to cool, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.6% in November and non - farm payroll growth slowing. The US stock market corrected at the end of the year. In contrast, China's economy remained stable, with the manufacturing PMI rising slightly and the technology sector performing strongly. The RMB exchange rate and asset prices showed positive resonance [1]. - The attractiveness of US dollar assets has been continuously weakening. The short - end interest rate in the US has been declining, and the risk - return ratio of US dollar assets has decreased. The RMB pricing range has shifted downwards, and the RMB is likely to be strong, have low volatility, and its center of gravity will gradually move down in the short term [3]. - In the context of a weak US dollar and changes in the domestic foreign exchange structure, the RMB will maintain a strong and low - volatility pattern in the short term, and the area around 7.00 will gradually become an important operating range [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Analysis - **Economic Divergence between China and the US**: In December, the US labor market cooled, with the November unemployment rate at 4.6% and non - farm payroll growth slowing. The government shutdown and tariff policies affected enterprises, leading to a year - end correction in the US stock market. In China, the economy was stable, the manufacturing PMI rose slightly in December, the technology sector was strong, and A - share risk appetite improved [1]. - **Weakening of US Dollar Assets**: The short - end interest rate in the US has been declining, and the market has priced in a faster rate - cut path in 2026. Fiscal expansion and US Treasury supply pressure limit the decline in long - term yields. The risk - return ratio of US dollar assets has decreased, and cross - border capital allocation is being adjusted [2]. - **Changes in Foreign Exchange Supply**: In 2025, China's foreign trade performance exceeded expectations. In November, exports grew by 5.8% year - on - year, and imports grew by about 1.9% year - on - year. The 12 - month rolling trade surplus was close to $1.2 trillion. The surplus expansion changed the domestic foreign exchange structure, with more foreign exchange remaining in the banking and corporate sectors [2]. - **RMB Exchange Rate Breakthrough**: At the end of December, the on - shore and off - shore RMB both broke through the 7.00 mark, breaking the 7.0 - 7.3 range that had lasted for more than a year. The RMB is likely to be strong, have low volatility, and its center of gravity will gradually move down in the short term, and 7.00 is becoming a new operating center [3]. Strategy - In the context of a weak US dollar and changes in the domestic foreign exchange structure, the RMB will maintain a strong and low - volatility pattern in the short term, and the area around 7.00 will gradually become an important operating range [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints - Pure benzene processing fees remain low, and domestic pure benzene operations are still sluggish despite the rising ethylene cracking operations. Overseas refined oil crack spreads may reach the bottom. Meanwhile, domestic pure benzene arrivals are rising from the bottom, downstream pick - up is weakening during the off - season, and port inventories are accumulating rapidly to high levels. Styrene maintenance recovery is slow, with operations increasing slower than expected. CPL operations continue at a low level, terminal consumption is weak, and PA6 and nylon loads are low. Aniline operations are at historical lows, dragged down by the year - on - year decline in refrigerator production schedules. Phenol operations have rebounded from a low level, but PC operations are still average. Adipic acid operations are acceptable. [7] - Styrene port inventories have changed little, and the original inventory replenishment expectation has not been fulfilled. This is due to Bohua's short - term maintenance and the boost from previous styrene export orders. Downstream pick - up still has some resilience, but downstream operations are seasonally low. During the off - season, EPS operations have rebounded slightly, PS operations have increased again after inventory reduction, and ABS operations have remained low due to continuous inventory pressure. [7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Basis Strategy Analysis - **Basis Status**: In December, the basis of styrene in Jiangsu against the EB2602 contract declined in the first and middle of the month and then rose to around +80 yuan/ton in the second half of the month. The basis of pure benzene in Jiangsu against the BZ2603 contract further dropped to the range of - 100 to - 150 yuan/ton. [12] - **Basis Analysis and Forecast**: In the first and middle of December, the styrene basis weakened due to the anticipation of inventory accumulation. However, in the second half of the month, it rebounded because of improved styrene exports and Bohua's short - term maintenance. It is expected that in January, as styrene operations further recover and it is the downstream off - season, the basis may fall to the range of +30 to +60 yuan/ton, depending on the styrene resumption rate. The pure benzene basis was dragged down by the further accumulation of port inventories to a historical high in December. In January, the port inventory pressure will continue, and the basis is expected to remain weak at - 80 to - 130 yuan/ton. [12] - **Basis Strategy**: For styrene, conduct a reverse spread on EB2602 - EB2603 when the spread is high, but it is currently at a low level. For pure benzene, continue the reverse spread on BZ2603 - BZ2605. [12] 3.2. Pure Benzene and Styrene Futures and Spot Prices, Basis, and Inter - period - Not summarized as the content mainly lists the figures without further text descriptions 3.3. Styrene Supply - **Production and Capacity**: Styrene monthly output was 1,457,526 tons, a year - on - year increase of 13.93%. The plant operation rate was 70.70% (+1.57%). New capacity includes Guoen Chemical's 200,000 - ton/year EB/PO plant, which was put into production in early December. Future planned capacities include Wanhua Chemical's 30,000 - ton/year C8 extraction plant in 2026 and Huajin Aramco's 700,000 - ton/year ethylbenzene dehydrogenation plant in Q4 2026. [1][23] - **Import and Export**: Monthly styrene imports were 18,836 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 69.00%, and exports were 23,688 tons, a year - on - year increase of 5780.29%. [1] 3.4. Styrene Downstream Demand - **Output**: EPS output was 380,286 tons (+12.52% y/y), PS output was 394,000 tons (+4.27% y/y), ABS output was 658,000 tons (+20.29% y/y), UPR output was 282,000 tons (-23.78% y/y), and SBS output was 103,386 tons (+20.90% y/y). [2] - **Operation Rate**: EPS operation rate was 43.64% (-8.92%), PS operation rate was 60.40% (+1.80%), ABS operation rate was 69.40% (-0.70%), UPR operation rate was 35.00% (-3.00%), and styrene - butadiene rubber operation rate was 80.80% (+1.42%). [2] - **Terminal Demand**: In December, the air - conditioning production schedule was still weak. From January to February 2026, the production schedule was flat year - on - year, with an increase in export plans, mainly dragged down by the high domestic sales base. [2] 3.5. Styrene Inventory - **Port Inventory**: Styrene inventory at East China ports was 138,800 tons (-500), and it did not further decrease in December, nor did it meet the pre - holiday inventory accumulation expectation. [3] - **Factory Inventory**: Styrene factory inventory was 171,760 tons (+800). Due to the slow recovery of styrene operations, factory inventory continued to decline. [3] 3.6. Pure Benzene Supply and Inventory - **Production and Capacity**: Pure benzene output was 1.936 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.09%. The operation rate was 75.18% (+0.29%). New capacity concentrated production period has passed. In the first quarter of 2026, attention should be paid to the production progress of BASF's 150,000 - ton/year cracked pure benzene, Shandong Ruilin's 280,000 - ton/year thermal hydro - demethylated pure benzene, and Tangshan Mudi's 400,000 - ton/year disproportionated pure benzene. [4] - **Import and Port Inventory**: Monthly pure benzene imports were 459,625 tons, a year - on - year increase of 5.93%. East China port inventory was 300,000 tons (+27,000). In December, port inventory pressure further increased to a historical high due to arrival pressure and low downstream pick - up. [3] 3.7. Pure Benzene Downstream Demand - **Output**: Caprolactam output was 560,000 tons (-9.13% y/y), aniline output was 303,000 tons (-9.62% y/y), phenol output was 487,000 tons (-2.77% y/y), and adipic acid output was 207,000 tons (+14.78% y/y). [4] - **Operation Rate**: Caprolactam operation rate was 74.04% (-0.12%), phenol - acetone operation rate was 81.00% (+2.50), aniline operation rate was 62.98% (+1.63), and adipic acid operation rate was 63.60% (+4.00). [4][5] - **Industrial Chain Conditions**: In the CPL industrial chain, caprolactam operations continued to decline, CPL factory inventory decreased rapidly, but PA6 and nylon filament factory inventory pressure remained. In the phenol - acetone industrial chain, phenol operations rebounded, driven by the rebound of bisphenol A, but PC operations were average. In the aniline industrial chain, aniline operations fell to a historical low due to MDI operations, but MDI factory inventory pressure eased. In the adipic acid industrial chain, operations increased slightly in December. [5][6]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Views of the Report - As of December 31, the main contract 2605 of lithium carbonate futures closed at 121,580 yuan/ton, with the futures price rising by 26.09% in November, and the futures premium over spot battery-grade lithium carbonate was 2,140 yuan/ton [1]. - On December 31, the battery - grade lithium carbonate spot was quoted at 118,500 yuan/ton, and the industrial - grade was 115,500 yuan/ton, with spot prices rising following futures in December [1]. - As of December 31, the lithium spodumene price index was 1430 US dollars/ton; the average market price of African SC5% was 1300 US dollars/ton; the average CIF market price of Australian 6% lithium spodumene was 1640 US dollars/ton. In November, the lithium ore import market showed a simultaneous increase in volume and price [1]. - In December, the domestic lithium carbonate production was expected to increase slightly month - on - month. New production capacity in Hunan was released, and a factory in Jiangxi restarted production after ignition. High prices stimulated the production enthusiasm of lithium salt plants, and new production capacity continued to ramp up [2]. - Terminal demand remained high, but the production of material factories decreased slightly. Some downstream and battery factories announced maintenance plans at the end of the month, which would affect demand in January 2026 [2]. - The domestic lithium ore supply tightened, and the demand for lithium ore increased. The overall profit of the lithium carbonate industry improved, and the profit margins of self - owned mine and salt lake enterprises expanded, while the processing fees of contract - processing enterprises increased slightly [3]. - Inventories continued to decline during the month, and the de - stocking speed slowed down at the end of the month, so the inventory inflection point needed to be monitored [3]. - In December, the market price of lithium hydroxide rose significantly following lithium carbonate. The cost of lithium hydroxide production was rigidly supported, and the market bottom was solid. The supply in the spot market was tight, and downstream acceptance of high - priced goods was limited [4]. - The current lithium carbonate futures price is mainly influenced by capital sentiment, with over - speculation. There is a phenomenon of divergence between futures and spot, and short - term callback risks need to be vigilant [5]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Quotes - Lithium carbonate futures and spot prices rose in December. The futures price showed an overall upward trend with a slight correction at the end of the month, and the spot price followed the futures [1]. - The price of lithium hydroxide also rose significantly in December, following the trend of lithium carbonate [4]. - The base difference between the mainstream brand of lithium carbonate and the futures main - contract closing price changed greatly in December, with the futures rising more and the spot rising slower. The base difference was expected to fluctuate widely between 2,000 yuan/ton and - 4,000 yuan/ton [10]. Supply - side Data - In December, domestic lithium carbonate production was expected to increase slightly month - on - month. New production capacity in Hunan was released, and a factory in Jiangxi restarted production. However, the production of a few enterprises was lower than expected due to maintenance [2]. - In November 2025, the total import volume of lithium carbonate was 22,055.187 tons. The main import countries were Chile and Argentina. The export volume of Chile to China decreased slightly month - on - month, while the import volumes from Argentina and Indonesia remained high [2]. Consumption Data - Terminal demand remained high, but the production of material factories decreased slightly. Some downstream and battery factories announced maintenance plans at the end of the month, which would affect demand in January 2026 [2]. - The increase in lithium carbonate prices made it difficult to find suitable - price spot orders. Downstream procurement was mainly based on long - term contracts and customer - supplied materials, and inventory was consumed. The signing of new long - term contracts was difficult [2]. Import and Export Data - In November 2025, the total import volume of lithium carbonate was 22,055.187 tons, mainly from Chile and Argentina [2]. Inventory Data - Inventories continued to decline during the month. According to SMM's monthly inventory statistics, the total inventory was 64,560 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 19,674 tons. The inventory of lithium salt plants was 22,530 tons, and the downstream inventory was 42,030 tons. The de - stocking speed slowed down at the end of the month [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - The investment rating for the pig market is neutral [4]. - The investment rating for the egg market is cautiously bearish [6]. 2. Core Views of the Report - In the pig market, the price showed a trend of being weak first and then strong in December. The supply and demand situation in January is complex, with both supply and demand increasing in the middle and late January, and attention should be paid to the price game. The supply in the first quarter of this year is relatively sufficient [1][2][3]. - In the egg market, the spot price fluctuated in the first half - month, declined rapidly after the Winter Solstice, and rebounded slightly at the end of the month. The supply pressure remains high, and the demand support during festivals is less than expected. The current egg market is in a seasonal consumption off - season with over - capacity [4][5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Pig Market Market News and Important Data - Futures: On December 31, 2025, the closing price of the live hog 2603 contract was 11,795 yuan/ton, up 545 yuan/ton from the previous month, a rise of 4.84% [1]. - Spot: The ex - ternary live hog prices in Henan, Jiangsu, and Sichuan were 11.67 yuan/kg, 11.90 yuan/kg, and 11.94 yuan/kg respectively. The prices in Henan and Jiangsu decreased slightly from the previous month, while that in Sichuan increased. The spot basis in different regions changed accordingly [1]. - Supply: In November, the inventory of breeding sows decreased by 0.37% month - on - month; the elimination volume increased. The inventory of commercial pigs in large - scale farms increased, while that in small and medium - sized farms decreased slightly. In December, the average slaughter weight of live hogs increased slightly [2]. - Demand: In December, the slaughter enterprise's operating rate was 39.44%, an increase of 5.32 percentage points from the previous month [2]. - Inventory: In December, the frozen product storage capacity rate of domestic key slaughter enterprises was 17.91%, a decrease of 0.39 percentage points [2]. Market Analysis - In December, the pig price was weak in the first half and strong in the second half. The supply rhythm of large - scale enterprises was different in the first and second half of the month. The consumption expectation during the Winter Solstice and curing season supported the price. The epidemic situation affected the slaughter structure, but the overall impact on price was controllable. The demand in December was in the seasonal peak, but the fresh sales rate was lower than last year, and the frozen product inventory digestion was not as expected [2][3]. - In January, the planned slaughter volume of large - scale enterprises is not large in the first half, and the tight supply of large hogs may be alleviated in the second half. The demand has pre - festival stocking support, but it is difficult to form a concentrated demand. The supply in the first quarter is relatively sufficient [3]. Strategy - The strategy for the pig market is neutral [4]. Egg Market Market News and Important Data - Futures: The closing price of the egg futures main 2603 contract last month was 2,951 yuan/500 kg, a decrease of 160 yuan from the previous month, a decline of 5.14% [4]. - Spot: The egg spot prices in Liaoning, Hebei, and Shandong increased from the previous month, and the spot basis also changed accordingly [4]. - Supply: In December, the inventory of laying hens decreased by 0.92% month - on - month, and the elimination volume of old hens increased. The average elimination age decreased [4]. - Demand: The arrival volume in Beijing and Guangdong markets increased. The production - link and circulation - link inventories decreased [4]. Market Analysis - The egg spot price fluctuated in the first half of the month, declined rapidly after the Winter Solstice, and rebounded slightly at the end of the month. The supply pressure decreased but was still at a high level. The demand support during festivals was less than expected, and the egg market was in a seasonal consumption off - season with over - capacity [5]. Strategy - The strategy for the egg market is cautiously bearish [6]. Table 1: Breeding Sector Basis - The current basis situation shows different changes in different regions for live hogs and eggs. The basis is expected to strengthen, and the basis strategy suggests that the breeding sector is in a situation of oversupply, and the seasonal consumption support has a stronger boosting effect on live hogs than on eggs. It is recommended to mainly adopt the reverse spread strategy [8].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2) Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall production of propylene remains at a high level, with stable and rising upstream operations. There is a short - term lack of obvious PDH loss - induced maintenance, but some PDH units are expected to be maintained in January, which may lead to a temporary shortage in the propylene market supply. The market is waiting for the fulfillment of the expected increase in maintenance in the first quarter [4]. - Downstream device planned maintenance is limited, mainly for rigid - demand procurement. The spread between PP powder and propylene has rebounded, leading some PP powder units that purchase propylene externally to resume production, and the demand for propylene on the PP side is expected to increase. The load of the octanol device has been slightly increased due to the increased operation of the Jianlan device. The profits of PO, acrylic acid, and butanol are acceptable, and their operations are expected to rise steadily. However, the overall increase in demand - side support may be limited [4]. - The recent trend of international oil prices is weak, but geopolitical tensions are rising, which may increase oil - price fluctuations. Saudi Aramco has announced that the official CP price for January is $525/ton, a month - on - month increase of $30/ton, exceeding market expectations. The price of propane in the external market is expected to rise significantly, and the cost - side support has recently strengthened. The market should pay attention to cost - side changes and the fulfillment of PDH device maintenance [5]. - The strategy suggests a wait - and - see approach for single - side trading. In the short term, cost - side support has increased, but supply - demand drivers are limited, and the market may fluctuate within a range. Wait for the fulfillment of PDH device maintenance. For inter - period trading, consider shorting the PL03 - 05 spread when it is high. There is no suggestion for cross - variety trading [6]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs I. Basis Strategy Analysis - The basis of propylene in the mainstream Shandong region against the PL2603 contract fluctuated widely in December. The basis strengthened in the early stage due to the divergence between the spot and futures trends of propylene, with the futures price continuously falling due to weak supply - demand expectations. The weakening of the basis in the later stage was mainly due to the boost in market sentiment and the recovery of cost - side support, which led to a rebound in the futures price and a structure where the futures price was higher than the spot price. The basis in East China also fluctuated widely between 50 and 300 [11]. - There is a strong expectation of PDH device maintenance in the first quarter, and the price of propane on the cost side is rising. In the short term, the basis may continue to fluctuate weakly. The basis is expected to be mainly weakly fluctuating, and for the inter - period spread, consider shorting the PL03 - 05 spread when it is high [11]. II. Propylene Futures Price, Basis, and Inter - period Spread No specific summary information other than the data sources and chart titles is provided in the given text. III. Propylene Supply - As of December 2025, China's monthly propylene production was 5.4575 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 14.33%. The propylene operating rate was 75.00% (+0.89%), among which the operating rate of PDH - produced propylene was 76.36% (+1.36%), the operating rate of methanol - to - propylene was 87.81% (-0.51%), and the operating rate of major refineries was 75.11% (+0.00) [1]. - The expected new production capacity of 500,000 tons of BASF in Guangdong has been realized. The production pressure in the first quarter is relatively small, but 2026 is still a domestic propylene production cycle, with an expected annual new production capacity of 7.36 million tons, and the nominal production capacity growth rate is 9.3% (the actual production capacity growth rate weighted by the production time is about 4.4%), significantly lower than the production capacity growth rate in 2025 [1]. - In terms of existing device maintenance, some PDH devices are expected to stop in January. Currently, one PDH unit of Jinneng Chemical and the PDH device of Guangxi Hongyi are under maintenance. Dongming Petrochemical and Binhuaxin Materials will gradually resume external sales after restarting. The planned maintenance volume of existing PDH devices is still small. As the CP price rises unexpectedly and compresses PDH profits, the market's expectation of PDH device maintenance has increased, and the market is waiting for the fulfillment of the expected increase in maintenance in the first quarter [2]. IV. Propylene Import and Export - In November, the propylene import volume was 142,825 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 29.40%, and the export volume was 2,740 tons, a year - on - year increase of 920.97% [3]. - The increase in the propylene import volume in November compared to the previous month and the decrease compared to the same period last year were mainly due to the end of maintenance of some Korean devices in November, which increased the available supply and led to a slight month - on - month increase in the import volume [3]. V. Propylene Downstream Demand - In terms of downstream new production, a 300,000 - ton/year PO device of Lianhong was newly put into production in December. There will be less downstream production in the first quarter of 2026, and the new downstream production capacity will mainly be realized in the third and fourth quarters. The demand support from the new downstream production capacity of propylene is limited in the short term [3]. - In terms of downstream existing operations, the planned maintenance of downstream devices is limited, mainly for rigid - demand procurement. The spread between PP powder and propylene has rebounded, leading some PP powder units that purchase propylene externally to resume production, and the demand for propylene on the PP side is expected to increase. The load of the octanol device has been slightly increased due to the increased operation of the Jianlan device. The profits of PO, acrylic acid, and butanol are acceptable, and their operations are expected to rise steadily. However, the overall increase in demand - side support may be limited [3][4]. - In December, the monthly production of PP pellets was 355,630 tons, a year - on - year increase of 15.46%; the monthly production of PP powder was 30,780 tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.70%; the monthly production of propylene oxide was 59,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 21.90%; the monthly production of acrylic acid was 34,280 tons, a year - on - year increase of 29.75%; the monthly production of acrylonitrile was 404,166 tons, a year - on - year increase of 38.43%; the monthly production of octanol was 27,650 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 4.85%; the monthly production of n - butanol was 22,200 tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.95%; the monthly production of phenol was 48,710 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 2.77% [2]. - The weekly operating rate of PP powder was 38% (+0.69%); the weekly operating rate of propylene oxide was 74% (-2%); the weekly operating rate of acrylic acid was 79.85% (+0.43%); the weekly operating rate of acrylonitrile was 78.33% (-1.95%); the weekly operating rate of octanol was 82% (-3%); the weekly operating rate of n - butanol was 79.87% (+2.09%); the weekly operating rate of phenol - acetone was 81% (+3%) [2]. VI. Propylene Inventory - The in - plant inventory of propylene was 46,010 tons (-550), the in - plant inventory of PP powder was 30,050 tons (-7,116), and the in - plant inventory of acrylonitrile was 61,000 tons (-500). Currently, the in - plant inventory of propylene is still higher than the same period in previous years, and there is still pressure to reduce inventory before the increase in supply - side maintenance is realized. The pressure to reduce inventory of downstream PP is also relatively large, with the inventory of PP traders at a high level in the same period and the inventory of PP powder also relatively high in the same period [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Short - term sentiment boost drives the polyolefin market to stop falling and rebound, but the change in the supply - demand fundamentals is still limited. - For PE, the supply pressure increases due to new device production, limited new planned maintenance, and expected increase in low - cost imported goods, while the demand remains weak, and there is still pressure on price and inventory removal. - For PP, although there is an expectation of supply reduction and cost support, the short - term rebound depends on whether the scale of device maintenance can increase, and the price increase space is limited due to insufficient demand improvement. - Suggested strategies include short - term cautious short - selling hedging for LLDPE, waiting and seeing for PP, and specific operations for cross - period and cross - variety spread trading [3][5][7][8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market News and Important Data - **Price and Basis**: L主力合约收盘价6472元/吨（+11）, PP主力合约收盘价6348元/吨（+27）. LL华北现货6300元/吨（+0）, LL华东现货6450元/吨（+50）, PP华东现货6160元/吨（+0）. LL华北基差 - 172元/吨（+9）, LL华东基差 - 72元/吨（ - 11）, PP华东基差 - 188元/吨（ - 17） [1]. - **Upstream Supply**: PE上月产量301万吨（+12）, LLDPE产量143万吨（+9）, PE开工率84%（+0%）; PP上月产量356万吨（+9）, PP开工率77%（ - 3%） [1]. - **Production Profit**: PE油制生产利润64.5元/吨（+78.3）, PP油制生产利润 - 415.5元/吨（+78.3）, PDH制PP生产利润 - 828.8元/吨（ - 35.7） [1]. - **Import and Export**: PE11月进口量106万吨（+5）, 11月出口量9万吨（+0）; PP11月进口量30万吨（+3）, 11月出口量26万吨（+2）. LL进口利润99.3元/吨（ - 2.5）, PP进口利润 - 351.2元/吨（+7.4）, PP出口利润 - 22.4美元/吨（ - 0.9） [1]. - **Downstream Demand**: PE下游农膜开工率45%（ - 5%）, PE下游包装膜开工率49%（ - 2%）, PP下游塑编开工率44%（+0%）, PP下游BOPP膜开工率63%（+0%） [2]. 3.2 Market Analysis 3.2.1 Polyethylene (PE) - **Price Spread**: In early December, the price dropped due to supply and demand issues. In late December, it rebounded slightly, but the supply - demand contradiction remains, and the short - term rebound drive is limited [3]. - **Supply**: Only a new 50 - million - ton/year FDPE device of Zhanjiang BASF was put into production in December. In 2026, the new production slows down, with a capacity growth rate of 11.9%. There is a new production vacuum period in Q1. The planned maintenance in January is limited, and the import window is open again, increasing supply pressure. Some devices may switch production [3]. - **Import and Export**: In November, the import volume was 106.22 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 9.93% and a month - on - month increase of 5.04%. The import window reopened in December, and the expected increase in low - cost imported goods may impact domestic supply [4]. - **Demand**: In the off - season, the overall downstream PE开工 continues to decline. The demand for agricultural films and packaging films is weak, and the demand support remains weak [4]. - **Inventory**: After the festival, the inventory accumulates. The inventory removal of each link in the industrial chain may slow down, and there is still inventory accumulation pressure around the Spring Festival [5]. 3.2.2 Polypropylene (PP) - **Price Spread**: In early December, the price dropped due to supply - demand imbalance. Near the end of the month, it rebounded, but the rebound height depends on whether the device maintenance can be realized [6]. - **Supply**: No new device was put into production in December. Only a 15 - million - ton external - propylene - purchasing PP device of Huizhou Lituo is expected to be put into production in Q1 2026, but there is uncertainty. The profit pressure may lead to more device maintenance [6]. - **Import and Export**: In November 2025, the import volume was 30.49 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 11.64%, and the export volume was 25.74 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 9.49%. The import window is not open, and the export may increase [7]. - **Demand**: The overall downstream开工 is weak, except for BOPP. The policy in 2026 is beneficial to demand, but the overall support is limited [7]. - **Inventory**: The upstream inventory pressure exists, and the inventory removal of each link is not smooth. There is still inventory removal pressure due to limited demand [7]. 3.3 Strategy - **Single - side**: Cautiously short - sell and hedge for LLDPE at high prices; wait and see for PP, and pay attention to device maintenance and cost disturbances [8]. - **Cross - period**: Do reverse spreads for L05 - 09 contract spreads at high prices [8]. - **Cross - variety**: Do short - selling operations for the long - term L - PP spread at high prices [8]. 3.4 Polyolefin Basis Strategy - **PE Basis Strategy**: The 05 contract basis of LLDPE continues to weaken. In January, the basis may fluctuate weakly in the range of - 100 to - 200. It is recommended to do reverse spreads for L05 - 09 spreads at high prices [13]. - **PP Basis Strategy**: The 05 contract basis of PP fluctuates weakly in the range of - 130 to - 210. The basis may continue to fluctuate. Pay attention to the realization of device maintenance, and the month - spread fluctuates within a range [13].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for both the soybean and peanut markets is neutral [3][6] 2. Core Views of the Report - The domestic soybean market shows obvious regional and quality differentiation. The price of soybeans in Northeast China has been rising, but the rapid increase has suppressed the trading volume. In the inland regions, the price of high - protein soybeans remains strong, while the price of ordinary new soybeans has declined in some areas. Despite the overall oversupply, there is still a premium space for high - quality soybeans, and the market may continue the differentiated consolidation trend in the future [2] - The domestic peanut market still faces significant supply pressure. The price is mainly supported by planting and holding costs. It is expected that the demand for commercial peanuts will drive the general peanuts to show an upward trend around January 2026. The price of peanut oil is expected to decline under pressure, and peanut meal is priced according to the aflatoxin index due to inventory accumulation and weak terminal demand [5] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Soybean Market 3.1.1 Price Quotes - Futures: The closing price of the main soybean contract this month is 4,241 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 133 yuan, with a growth rate of 3.24% [1] - Spot: The spot basis of edible soybeans in Bayan, Baoqing, Fujin, and Shangzhi areas has changed compared with last month, showing different upward trends [1] 3.1.2 Supply and Demand - Supply: Mysteel estimates the soybean arrival volume from December 2025 to March 2026. There was a snow and rain weather process around January 1, 2026, which was beneficial to soil moisture in the north but increased the cost of cold - proof and heat - preservation for facility agriculture and animal husbandry. The remaining grain in the Northeast is limited, while in the inland regions, the transaction is still light. The estimated remaining grain ratios in Heilongjiang, Anhui, Henan, and Shandong are 48%, 53%, 58%, and 60% respectively [1] - Demand: The downstream enterprises have a low acceptance of high - price soybeans and generally adopt a cautious strategy of buying as needed. The inflow of Northeast soybeans into the southern market has also put pressure on the local market, resulting in a slow sales volume [1] 3.1.3 Basis Analysis - Basis Status: The basis of edible soybeans in Northeast regions such as Bayan, Baoqing, Fujin, and Shangzhi has changed compared with last month. The regional differentiation is obvious, with the basis in the Northeast higher than that in the inland regions [8] - Basis Analysis and Forecast: Limited remaining grain in the Northeast and price - raising purchases by the China Grain Reserves Corporation support the upward movement of the basis. It is predicted that the basis of high - quality soybeans will be supported by policy and structural supply shortage, but it will continue the differentiated consolidation trend under weak demand and policy - grain release [8] - Basis Strategy: Pay attention to the basis opportunities of high - quality soybeans in the Northeast, make layouts on pullbacks, and avoid chasing highs. Adjust the position - holding rhythm based on policy and remaining - grain data [8] 3.2 Peanut Market 3.2.1 Price Quotes - Futures: The closing price of the main peanut contract this month is 7,992 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 206 yuan, with a decline rate of 2.51% [4] - Spot: The spot basis of peanuts in Henan Nanyang, Shandong Linyi, and Hebei Hengshui areas has changed compared with last month, showing different upward or downward trends [4] 3.2.2 Supply and Demand - Supply: In the next 10 days, the average temperature in some areas will be higher or lower than the same period of the previous year. The domestic peanuts are in the centralized listing stage, but the farmers' reluctance to sell is widespread, and the warehouses in some producing areas are nearly full. The yield of commercial peanuts is lower than the same period last year, and low - quality peanuts flowing into the oil channel have increased the supply pressure [4] - Demand: Before the New Year's Day holiday, the raw - material procurement rhythm of food processing enterprises was gentle, and the downstream distributors were more cautious in stockpiling. The operating level of domestic oil mills has increased, while the family self - pressing demand has slightly decreased. Some oil mills have increased the import of crude oil, but the raw - material consumption speed is still average. Some factories have completed the phased oil - material procurement plan, and their subsequent purchase intention has weakened. In December, the arrival volume of peanuts in most medium - and large - sized oil mills increased by 54.15% compared with November. As of the end of December 2025, the operating rate of domestic peanut - oil sample enterprises increased by 10.27% month - on - month and decreased by 1.92% year - on - year. The peanut inventory of peanut - oil sample enterprises increased by 73.40% compared with the end of last month [4] 3.2.3 Basis Analysis - Basis Status: The basis of peanuts in Henan Nanyang, Shandong Linyi, and Hebei Hengshui areas has changed compared with last month. The supply - structure differentiation has led to the spread, with the basis of high - quality commercial peanuts stronger than that of ordinary general peanuts [9] - Basis Analysis and Forecast: The basis fluctuates under the pressure of centralized listing and supply. The reluctance of farmers to sell and the increase in the arrival volume of oil mills support the upward movement of the basis in some areas. It is predicted that the basis will fluctuate upward driven by the demand for commercial peanuts before the Spring Festival, while the basis on the oil - material side will be under pressure [9] - Basis Strategy: Layout basis opportunities related to commercial peanuts, avoid the downward risk of the basis on the oil - material side, and adjust the strategy by tracking the operating and arrival data of oil mills [9]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral [6] - Option: Sell wide straddle [7] Core Viewpoints - At the end of the year, the supply-demand weakness of lead products is more obvious. Driven by the overall rise of the non-ferrous sector, the demand in the off-season is even weaker. It is expected that the lead price will fluctuate between 16,900 and 17,800 in January 2026 [6][7] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Raw Material End - In December, the lead concentrate market continued the pattern of loose supply abroad and tight supply at home. The output of domestic lead concentrates was about 141,000 metal tons, a month-on-month decrease of 1.5%. The import volume in November was 123,000 physical tons, a year-on-year increase of 15%. The cumulative import for the whole year exceeded 1.35 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 12%. The processing fees continued to decline, and the profits of smelters were further compressed [1] - Due to the seasonal increase in the scrap volume at the end of the year, the recycling volume of waste batteries increased by about 8% month-on-month, but the tax-inclusive price remained firm at 9,950 yuan/ton. The loss of secondary lead enterprises narrowed to -350 yuan/ton, but the procurement was still cautious [1] Primary Lead Production and Import-Export - In December, the operating capacity of primary lead first decreased and then increased. SMM estimated that the output of electrolytic lead in December was 275,000 tons, a month-on-month increase of 6,000 tons. The cumulative output for the whole year was about 3.25 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6.5% [2] - In December, the import window of lead ingots continued to open, with about 15,000 tons flowing in from bonded area inventories. Exports remained sluggish, with only a small number of long-term orders to Southeast Asia being executed. The net import for the whole month was 13,000 tons, marking the third consecutive month of net imports [2] Secondary Lead Production and Import-Export - In December 2025, the secondary lead sector continued the cycle of losses leading to production cuts. SMM predicted that the output of secondary refined lead in December was only 112,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 15,000 tons, and a year-on-year decrease for six consecutive months. The cumulative output for the whole year was about 1.45 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 9% [3] - Due to intensified domestic losses, smelters increased the import of crude lead to reduce costs. The export of secondary alloy ingots was affected by anti-dumping duties in Southeast Asia, with only 4,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 20%. The export of secondary lead-related products showed negative growth for the first time in the whole year [3] Consumption End - In December, the lead-acid battery market was even weaker in the off-season. The export of lead batteries in December was 17.5 million units, a month-on-month decrease of 8% and a year-on-year decrease of 12%. The cumulative export for the whole year was about 215 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 9.3%, the first annual negative growth since 2015 [4] - The average price of 48V12Ah batteries in December was 268 yuan/group, a month-on-month decrease of 2%. Battery manufacturers generally adopted a strategy of reducing prices to maintain sales volume, but still could not offset the shrinking demand, and the finished product inventory rose to 45 days, the highest level in the same period in the past three years [4] Inventory End - In December, the inventory trends at home and abroad continued to diverge. As of December 27, the lead inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 32,000 tons, a decrease of 6,000 tons from the end of November, a decrease of 16%. The LME inventory continued to accumulate, reaching 261,000 tons at the end of the month, a month-on-month increase of 11,000 tons [5] Strategy - Unilateral: Neutral. It is expected that the lead price will fluctuate between 16,900 and 17,800 in January 2026 [6][7] - Option: Sell wide straddle [7] - Basis Strategy: It is recommended to continue holding mainstream deliverable products and sell far-month contracts, and pay attention to the inventory accumulation rhythm after the festival and the resumption of production progress of secondary lead [9]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Cautiously bullish [7] - Arbitrage: On hold - Options: Sell put options 2. Core View of the Report - The resumption progress of the mining end does not meet expectations, processing fees remain low, terminal demand shows a trend of traditional weakness while new energy is relatively strong. Combined with the emotional support from AI and computing power, it is expected that tin prices will maintain a strong pattern. Enterprises in need of buying hedging are advised to buy in batches and on dips between RMB 286,000/ton and RMB 310,000/ton [7] 3. Summary of Each Section Market News and Important Data Mining End - In December 2025, the trading mainlines of the mining end revolved around "the resumption rhythm of Wa State in Myanmar" and "the easing of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo". The beneficiation plants in Wa State only maintained an operating rate of 30 - 40%. The import volume of Wa State before mid - December was only 3,800 tons, a 12% decrease compared with the same period in November. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, although the land transportation of tin concentrates in the Kivu region resumed, the actual arrival volume was limited due to port congestion in South Africa. The processing fees for tin concentrates in China remained at a low level, and the profits of smelters were compressed. In late December, Wa State announced full resumption of production on January 5, 2026, and it is expected that the domestic concentrate arrival volume in January 2026 will increase by 15 - 20% month - on - month, with processing fees expected to rise slightly [1] Domestic Refined Tin Production and Import and Export - In December, the national refined tin production was expected to be 14,200 tons, a 2.3% month - on - month increase but a 5.7% year - on - year decrease. The operating rate of large - scale smelters in Yunnan increased, while the recycled tin production in Jiangxi decreased. The import and export windows remained closed. In January, with the increase in the ore volume from Wa State and a slight repair of processing fees, the national output may increase by 5% month - on - month to 14,900 tons, and the overall supply will maintain a pattern of "low imports + stable domestic production" [2] Processing End - In December, the tin processing sector showed the characteristic of passive inventory accumulation due to high prices suppressing demand. The processing fees for solder bars remained flat, but the order volume declined. The shipment volume of lead - free solder paste decreased, and only the high - silver solder paste for photovoltaic ribbons maintained a 3% increase. The demand for tin - plated sheets decreased, and the social inventory of tinplate reached an 18 - month high. In January, the demand for processing products is expected to decrease by 8 - 10%, but the demand for photovoltaic ribbons is expected to increase by 5%, and the processing fees will probably remain stable [3] Terminal End - In December, the traditional terminal consumption was cold, while the new energy sector showed a positive trend. In the consumer electronics field, the shipment volume of mobile phones decreased, and the inventory days of TWS earphones and laptops increased. The export of home appliances decreased, while the photovoltaic sector was the only bright spot. The AI server maintained high - level prosperity, and the demand for high - order solder paste increased. The overall tin consumption in the automotive sector increased slightly. In January, the traditional electronic and home appliance orders are expected to decline, but the new energy sector may bring some incremental demand [4] Inventory - In December 2025, the SHFE tin ingot inventory first increased and then decreased, with a net increase of 1,071 tons for the whole month. The social inventory increased by 17%. The LME Asian warehouses continued to destock. In January, the domestic smelter shipment rhythm will slow down, and the SHFE inventory is expected to fall to around 7,500 tons. If the incremental supply from Wa State arrives at the port smoothly, the LME Asian warehouses may restock, and the overall global visible inventory is still at a low level, providing bottom support for tin prices [5][6] Strategy Unilateral - Cautiously bullish. Enterprises in need of buying hedging are advised to buy in batches and on dips between RMB 286,000/ton and RMB 310,000/ton [7] Arbitrage - On hold Options - Sell put options Tin Variety Basis Situation - In December, the basis of mainstream brands against the futures main contract rose from par to a premium of RMB 400/ton, with increased volatility. The premium of Yunnan Tin was RMB 500 - 700, and that of small brands was RMB 0 - 200, with the spread range widening by RMB 100 month - on - month. In January, the deliverable supply is expected to increase by 8 - 10% month - on - month, and the premium of mainstream brands is expected to fall to RMB 200 - 400. The strategy for holders of Yunnan Tin spot is to sell the SN2602 contract to lock in a premium of RMB 300 - 500. Arbitrageurs should pay attention to the spread between February and March, and consider positive arbitrage if the Back structure is greater than RMB 400 [9]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Views Nickel - In December 2025, the main contract of Shanghai nickel showed a strong V - shaped reversal pattern, rising 13.5% for the month and hitting a new high since 2025. Indonesia's plan to cut the nickel ore quota in 2026 by 34% and the possible 2% tax on associated products like cobalt are the core driving forces for the price rebound [2]. - The supply of primary nickel increased steadily in December due to price recovery and capacity ramping up. The consumption in the stainless - steel and new - energy sectors was in a trough, while the alloy sector was promising. Nickel inventory was still accumulating, and high inventory would suppress the future rebound space of nickel prices [3]. - Currently, the fundamentals show high inventory and oversupply, but with positive policies from Indonesia and nickel's long - term bottom - side oscillation, it is expected to remain strong [4]. Stainless Steel - In December 2025, the main contract of stainless steel showed a pattern of bottom lifting, passive following, and high - level oscillation, rising 6.15% for the month and approaching the annual high, driven by the strength of Shanghai nickel [4]. - The supply of stainless steel decreased in December 2025, while the demand increased slightly due to price - driven market enthusiasm and inventory - building needs. However, the overall weak demand situation in the traditional off - season has not fundamentally changed. The social inventory of stainless steel showed four consecutive drops [5]. - With some macro - positive factors realized and four - week inventory depletion, but the cold downstream demand in the off - season, the stainless - steel price is expected to maintain an oscillatory pattern, following the trend of Shanghai nickel [6]. 3. Summary by Directory Nickel Sector 1.1 Market Review - In December 2025, the main contract of Shanghai nickel started at 117,000 - 118,000 yuan/ton, dropped to 111,700 yuan/ton in the middle of the month, and rebounded to break through 130,000 yuan/ton at the end of the month, with a monthly increase of 13.5% [11]. 1.2 Primary Nickel Supply Situation - In December 2025, the domestic refined nickel production was 31,400 tons, with a year - on - year change of - 0.37% and a month - on - month change of +21.71%. The expected domestic refined nickel production in 2025 was 390,000 tons, a 15% year - on - year increase. Indonesia's expected annual refined nickel production was 80,000 tons, with new projects like Dingxing and Yongheng releasing capacity and Qingmeibang starting production in the fourth quarter [15]. 1.3 Refined Nickel Consumption Situation - In November 2025, China's apparent consumption of refined nickel was 25,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 10.78% and a year - on - year decrease of 4.66%. From January to October 2025, the cumulative apparent consumption was 348,400 tons, a 37.15% year - on - year increase. The demand in the stainless - steel and new - energy sectors was in a trough, while the alloy sector had good development, and the overall nickel demand remained stable [34][35]. 1.4 Inventory Situation - As of December 31, the SHFE nickel inventory was 45,544 tons, a 11.7% increase from the previous month, and the LME nickel inventory was 255,300 tons, a 0.4% increase, indicating a more relaxed supply pattern and suppressing the future rebound space of nickel prices [37]. Stainless Steel Sector 2.1 Market Review - In December 2025, the main contract of stainless steel started at 12,375 yuan/ton, dropped to 12,290 yuan/ton in the middle of the month, and rebounded to break through 13,000 yuan/ton at the end of the month, with a monthly increase of 6.15% [41]. 2.2 Stainless Steel Supply Situation - In December 2025, the stainless - steel production decreased. The estimated crude - steel output of 43 domestic stainless - steel plants was 3.2671 million tons, a 6.47% month - on - month decrease and a 5.09% year - on - year decrease. The production schedule for January 2026 was 3.327 million tons, a 1.83% month - on - month increase and a 16.27% year - on - year increase [43]. 2.3 Stainless Steel Consumption Situation - In December 2025, the overall stainless - steel consumption increased slightly due to price - driven market enthusiasm and inventory - building needs. The demand in the downstream pipe - making and profile sectors was affected by the traditional off - season, and the overall weak demand situation had not fundamentally changed [51]. 2.4 Inventory Situation - As of December 25, 2025, the total social inventory of stainless steel in 89 warehouses in the mainstream market was 1,005,136 tons, a 3.55% week - on - week decrease. The inventory showed four consecutive drops due to factors such as the increase in steel - mill prices and active merchant sales at the end of the month [59]. 2.5 Cost - In December, the prices of high - carbon ferrochrome and high - nickel pig iron continued to rise, and the stainless - steel cost continued to increase. The costs of different processes for smelting 304 cold - rolled stainless steel changed to varying degrees [67].