化工板块多数飘红 PTA主力涨近3%

Core Viewpoint - The chemical futures market in China showed a mixed performance on May 12, with most products experiencing price fluctuations, particularly PTA which saw a significant increase of nearly 3% [1]. Price Movements - PTA futures rose by 2.76% to 4694.00 CNY/ton - Pure soda futures decreased by 0.91% to 1304.00 CNY/ton - Paraxylene futures increased by 2.54% to 6610.00 CNY/ton - Styrene futures rose by 2.41% to 7147.00 CNY/ton [1][2]. Warehouse Data - As of May 9, PTA warehouse receipts decreased by 6246 to 91568 [3]. - The total warehouse receipts for rubber decreased by 160 to 200500 [3]. - The warehouse receipts for pure soda decreased by 159 to 5832 [3]. Basis Data - As of May 9, several commodities including PTA, paper pulp, and methanol exhibited a phenomenon of "backwardation," where spot prices exceeded futures prices [4]. - The basis for PTA was reported at 182 with a basis rate of 3.83% [5]. Current Prices and Basis - The current spot price for PTA is 4750.84 CNY, with a futures price of 4568 CNY, resulting in a basis of 182 CNY [5]. - The basis for pure soda is 146 CNY with a basis rate of 9.98% [5].