顺酐市场前景艰难

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the supply-demand imbalance in the anhydride industry is worsening due to significant capacity expansion and weak downstream demand, leading to a continued decline in market conditions [1][2] Group 2 - Capacity is continuously being released, with new anhydride production capacity expected to reach 1.25 million tons per year in 2024, resulting in a total capacity of 3.08 million tons, an increase of over 68% compared to 2023 [1] - In 2025, over 1 million tons of new capacity is anticipated, with 450,000 tons of new capacity added by the end of May 2024, a year-on-year increase of nearly 15% [1] - The market remains sluggish, with anhydride prices continuing to decline, reaching a near five-year low, and capacity utilization dropping to around 48% [1][2] Group 3 - Demand support is weak, with oversupply being a significant factor in the ongoing downturn of the anhydride industry [2] - Despite an increase in downstream product consumption last year, the growth rate lagged behind raw material supply, exacerbating the supply-demand imbalance [2] - Economic slowdown and low real estate activity are impacting end demand, with limited growth in emerging downstream BDO and an oversupply of acid anhydride products [2] Group 4 - To alleviate domestic market pressure, production companies are actively exploring overseas markets, with a record high export volume of anhydride expected in 2024 [2] - In the first five months of this year, cumulative anhydride exports increased by 11.32% year-on-year, providing some relief to the domestic market, although it does not fundamentally resolve the supply-demand conflict [2] Group 5 - Facing intense competition, an integrated model is expected to be the mainstream development approach for anhydride companies in the future [2] - Leading anhydride producers are equipped with comprehensive industry chain structures to reduce overall production costs, while also relying on technological innovation to enhance market competitiveness [2]