Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-02 10:49Core Viewpoint - The fertilizer industry in China is experiencing significant performance disparities across different segments due to fluctuating raw material prices, ongoing policy adjustments, and structural changes in downstream demand. Nitrogen fertilizer companies are under pressure from low prices, while potash fertilizer companies are seeing both volume and price increases, and phosphate compound fertilizer companies are facing performance divergence based on resource endowments, cost control, and product structure [1][8]. Group 1: Nitrogen Fertilizer Companies - The nitrogen fertilizer market remains depressed in 2025, with the average ex-factory price of urea in Shandong at 1694 yuan/ton, down 352 yuan/ton from 2024, leading to widespread operational pressure on nitrogen fertilizer companies [2][8]. - Lu Hua Technology expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of -863 million to -638 million yuan in 2025, citing low prices for urea and PVC, along with asset impairment provisions as contributing factors [2][8]. - Sichuan Meifeng anticipates a net profit of -129 million to -98 million yuan in 2025, affected by declining market prices for key products and rising costs of raw materials [9][8]. - Luzhou Chemical, while still profitable, expects a significant drop in net profit to 25 million to 35 million yuan, a decrease of 54.10% to 67.22% year-on-year, primarily due to falling urea prices [3][9]. Group 2: Potash Fertilizer Companies - In 2025, potash fertilizer companies are experiencing a surge in performance driven by recovering prices, steady production and sales, and resource endowment advantages [4][10]. - Leading company Salt Lake Co. is projected to achieve a net profit of 8.29 billion to 8.89 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 77.78% to 90.65%, maintaining its position at the top of the sector [11][10]. - Zangge Mining expects a net profit of 3.7 billion to 3.95 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a growth of 43.41% to 53.10% due to improved profitability from product price increases and cost optimization [11][10]. - Yaji International anticipates a net profit of 1.66 billion to 1.97 billion yuan, a significant increase of 75% to 107%, aided by improved gross margins from rising domestic and international potash prices [11][10]. - Dongfang Iron Tower is expected to achieve a net profit of 1.08 billion to 1.27 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 91.4% to 125.07% [5][10]. Group 3: Phosphate Compound Fertilizer Companies - In 2025, phosphate prices remain high, and rising international sulfur prices are significantly increasing domestic procurement costs for sulfur and sulfuric acid, leading to notable performance divergence among compound fertilizer companies [6][12]. - Chuanjinnuo is expected to achieve a net profit of 430 million to 480 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 144.24% to 172.64%, by optimizing production plans and enhancing the proportion of high-margin products [12][6]. - Batian Co. anticipates a record net profit of 890 million to 980 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 117.53% to 139.53%, driven by increased sales revenue from phosphate rock and its processed products [12][6]. - Tianhe Co. expects a net profit of 41 million to 60 million yuan, an increase of 84.35% to 169.78%, by enhancing operational efficiency and effectively managing market opportunities [12][7]. - Six Nations Chemical forecasts a net profit of -480 million to -410 million yuan, impacted by rising prices of major raw materials and macroeconomic conditions [13][7].