Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-07-26 14:17Group 1: Market Trends - The "anti-involution" policy has led to a surge in market sentiment, with pure soda futures rising for five consecutive trading days from July 21 to July 25 [1] - Major companies in the pure soda sector, such as Boyuan Chemical and Shuanghuan Technology, have seen significant stock price increases, reflecting the strong correlation between futures and stock prices [1][8] - The futures market has experienced substantial gains, with pure soda futures rising by 5.57% in a single day and a cumulative increase of 17.46% for the week [3] Group 2: Policy Impact - The "anti-involution" policies introduced in July aim to regulate low-price competition and promote product quality across various industries, including steel and petrochemicals [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission has released a draft amendment to the Price Law, focusing on government pricing and standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors [2] Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The pure soda industry has faced significant market fluctuations, with a reported average price of 1953 yuan/ton in 2024, down 29.6% year-on-year [4] - In the first half of 2025, the industry is expected to see an increase in production capacity by 2.4 million tons, leading to a total capacity of 40.78 million tons, while demand growth is anticipated to decline [4][6] - The industry is experiencing high inventory levels, with companies like Zhongyan Chemical reporting a 5.76% decline in revenue and an 88.04% drop in net profit in the first half of 2025 [7] Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the recent price increases in pure soda futures may not be sustainable due to underlying supply-demand imbalances, with expectations of a wide price fluctuation in the near future [3][8] - The potential for further capacity expansion in the pure soda sector could exacerbate existing supply-demand issues, despite the positive impact of the recent price increases [6][8]