Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-24 03:59Core Viewpoint - The report from China Merchants Securities International indicates a recovery in traditional industry prices since September, with the sustainability of this upward trend impacting investment strategies. The renewable energy sector shows a more sustained recovery due to stronger downstream demand [1] Traditional Industry Summary - In the past two weeks, cement prices in East China have increased by 6 CNY/ton to 428 CNY/ton [1] - In Southwest China, cement prices have risen by 36 CNY/ton since the second week of August, reaching 479 CNY/ton [1] - Steel prices have also improved, with the rebar price index moving into positive territory, increasing by 23 CNY/ton to 3312.2 CNY/ton [1] - Float glass prices have risen for three consecutive weeks, up by 13 CNY/ton to 1163 CNY/ton [1] - Coking coal and coke prices have been on an upward trend since Q3 2025, with coking coal prices increasing by 268 CNY/ton to 1452 CNY/ton and the coke price index rising by 236 CNY/ton [1] Renewable Energy Industry Summary - The comprehensive price index for photovoltaic products has increased by 3.29% since mid-July, reaching 15.2% [1] - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon has reversed its downward trend, rising by 55% to 6.54 USD/kg as of last week [1] - Domestic polysilicon prices have increased by 41.1% to 6.9 USD/kg [1] - Lithium carbonate prices have risen by 20.5% to 72,400 CNY/ton [1]