Cynda(SH:603086) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-07-19 13:19Core Viewpoint - The price of Acetochlor has significantly increased this year, primarily due to supply constraints caused by the production halt at Ningxia Yifan Biological [2][5] Group 1: Price Trends - Acetochlor prices rose from approximately 75,000 yuan/ton at the beginning of the year to a peak of around 147,000 yuan/ton, nearly doubling [2] - Prior to the recent price surge, Acetochlor reached a historical high of 220,000 yuan/ton in 2022, then fell to 65,000 yuan/ton in 2023, with an average price drop of over 40% compared to 2022 [6] - As of July 18, 2025, Acetochlor prices have slightly decreased to around 130,000 yuan/ton due to new production capacity coming online [7] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply tightness in the Acetochlor market is attributed to the production stoppage at Ningxia Yifan Biological, which has led to a supply-demand imbalance [3][5] - The domestic production capacity for Acetochlor is approximately 46,000 tons/year, with Ningxia Yifan Biological holding a significant share [3] - The demand for Acetochlor remains stable, particularly during the export peak season from April to August, with major markets including Argentina, Brazil, and the United States [5] Group 3: Company Performance - Xinda Co., Ltd. has projected a net profit increase of 2,443.43% to 2,834.73% for the first half of 2025, driven by the rising Acetochlor prices [2][6] - The company's stock has surged over 140% year-to-date, reflecting investor confidence amid the supply constraints [7] - In the first quarter of 2025, Xinda Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 543 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.78%, and a net profit of 21.69 million yuan, up 257.63% [6]