期价跌破1700元/吨关口！尿素市场出现新变量？

Core Viewpoint - The recent decline in urea futures and spot prices is attributed to weak market sentiment and an oversupply situation, leading to a bearish outlook for the urea market in the short term [1][4][5]. Price Trends - On September 9, urea futures fell below the 1700 yuan/ton mark, closing at 1669 yuan/ton on September 10, a decrease of 1.01% [1]. - In the spot market, prices also declined, with small particle urea prices in major domestic production areas like Shandong and Henan ranging from 1640 to 1700 yuan/ton, while prices in the northern Xinjiang region were between 1410 and 1500 yuan/ton [3]. Market Sentiment - Market sentiment is cautious, with manufacturers having varying pressures based on their export orders. Companies with export orders maintain a firm pricing stance, while those lacking such orders are more inclined to lower prices to secure sales [3]. - Downstream enterprises are adopting a wait-and-see approach, particularly in the agricultural sector [3]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The decline in urea prices is primarily due to weak fundamentals, with domestic urea production remaining at historically high levels despite a slight decrease in daily output. Current inventory levels are around 1.09 million tons [4]. - Agricultural demand is currently in a seasonal lull, with low purchasing activity from grassroots levels and high inventory levels at compound fertilizer companies [4][5]. Future Outlook - Urea production is expected to rebound in mid to late September, potentially reaching daily outputs of over 190,000 tons, which may exacerbate the supply situation [5]. - The market is characterized by high supply, high inventory, and weak demand, leading to a "weak reality" for the urea market. However, potential export opportunities could provide short-term support for prices [5]. - Despite the bearish sentiment, the downward price movement may be limited as the market could be nearing a bottom [5].