氯虫苯甲酰胺供应“近忧”凸显

Core Viewpoint - The explosion at Youdao Chemical has led to a significant market reaction, with related companies' stock prices surging and the pesticide sector experiencing a notable increase in value [1] Industry Overview - Chlorantraniliprole is a highly effective, broad-spectrum, low-toxicity insecticide widely used in various crops, and it has become the largest-selling insecticide globally since its launch in 2008 [2] - The domestic production capacity of chlorantraniliprole is approximately 200,000 tons per year, but the actual production last year was less than 6,000 tons, indicating a significant oversupply in the long term [2] - The price of chlorantraniliprole has increased from 210,000 yuan per ton at the beginning of the year to 250,000 yuan per ton following the explosion, reflecting a 10% increase [2] Company Insights - Youdao Chemical, established in August 2019, is a subsidiary of Haomai Group and is the largest producer of chlorantraniliprole with an annual capacity of 11,000 tons [1] - Hongyang currently has a production capacity of 2,000 tons per year for chlorantraniliprole, with an additional 1,000 tons expected to be completed by September [3] - Lier Chemical is optimistic about the market prospects for chlorantraniliprole and is currently constructing a 5,000-ton production facility [3] - The production of chlorantraniliprole is highly dependent on intermediates, and the shutdown of Youdao Chemical may lead to supply tightness for these intermediates, impacting downstream formulation companies [4]