光大证券：石化化工行业“反内卷”加速供给侧出清 龙头竞争力有望提升

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the Chinese government is promoting "anti-involution" policies and stable growth initiatives, which are expected to lead to the elimination of outdated production capacity in the petrochemical industry and foster healthy industry development [1][2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) plans to implement a stable growth work plan for the petrochemical industry from 2025 to 2026, targeting an average annual growth of over 5% in the industry's added value [2][3] - The focus will be on structural adjustments, optimizing supply, and eliminating outdated production capacity in key industries, including steel, non-ferrous metals, and petrochemicals [2][3] Group 2 - Strict control policies on high-energy-consuming industries such as calcium carbide and caustic soda have been in place since 2016, aiming to limit new production capacity and promote energy-saving and pollution-reduction upgrades [3] - The report indicates that the calcium carbide industry is expected to see an increase in concentration as outdated capacity is eliminated, which will improve overall industry conditions [4] - The liquid alkali industry is currently at a low point, with a projected single-ton gross profit of 744 yuan by the end of 2025, indicating a need for supply-side improvements to drive industry recovery [5] Group 3 - The PVC market is closely tied to the real estate and infrastructure sectors, with a projected apparent consumption of approximately 1,866 million tons in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% decline from 2020 [6][7] - The PVC industry is characterized by low concentration, with the top six companies holding only 26% of the total production capacity, which is expected to change as environmental policies tighten and outdated capacities are phased out [7] - Investment opportunities are identified in various sectors, including the calcium carbide-chloralkali-PVC industry chain and nitrogen fertilizer industry, with specific companies highlighted for potential investment [8]