PVC期价连续拉升 拐点是否出现？

Core Viewpoint - The PVC market has been under pressure since 2025 due to increased supply and decreased demand, with prices hitting a nearly 10-year low. Recent price increases lack strong driving forces, and future price recovery will depend on policy effects and export conditions [1]. Supply Summary - In 2025, the PVC market will see an additional capacity of 2.2 million tons, with a net increase of 2.05 million tons, bringing total capacity to 29.93 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.35%. Ethylene-based capacity will account for 80% of this [1]. - From January to November, domestic PVC production reached 22.32 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.35%, with ethylene-based production growing by 11.48% [1]. - The operating rate for PVC powder is currently at 78.39%, down 0.62 percentage points from the previous week, indicating a reduction in production due to safety and production task considerations [1]. Inventory Summary - As of December 12, domestic PVC social inventory stood at 1.0593 million tons, with East and South China warehouses at historically high levels for this time of year. Despite the peak season, inventory levels have not decreased effectively [2]. - The pressure from high inventory levels remains a core factor affecting prices, with both social and enterprise inventories being high [2]. Demand Summary - Demand for PVC is weak, heavily reliant on the real estate and infrastructure sectors, which have seen significant declines in new construction and investment [3]. - From January to November, new housing starts fell by 20.5%, and real estate development investment decreased by 15.9%, limiting the demand pull for PVC [3]. - The operating rates for downstream pipe and profile production are below 40%, indicating further weakening demand as the Spring Festival approaches [3]. Export Summary - PVC powder exports increased by 49% year-on-year to 3.23 million tons from January to October, while exports of PVC products fell by 11.5% [4]. - The domestic price advantage for PVC powder has improved order intake, but rising shipping costs may hinder significant export volume increases [4]. - Expectations for a 15% increase in PVC exports in the first half of next year could help alleviate domestic oversupply pressures [4]. Short-term and Mid-term Outlook - The PVC market continues to face supply-demand imbalances, with price increases lacking core driving forces. However, the current market valuation is at historical lows, and potential unplanned maintenance due to losses may limit price declines [5]. - In the mid-term, supply-demand contradictions are expected to gradually ease as more companies may reduce production and extend maintenance periods due to ongoing profit declines [2][5].