【兴证策略】2026年值得关注的十大产业趋势

Group 1: AI Applications - The global AI competition is intensifying, with significant capital expenditures from tech giants expected to lead to deeper application scenarios in 2026 [1][2] - The competitive landscape for AI applications is shifting from a dominance of OpenAI to a more multipolar environment, with companies like Google and Meta making significant advancements [2] - Domestic AI applications are reaching a tipping point, with major tech companies accelerating their investments and model iterations, leading to a resonance between model development and application penetration [5] Group 2: AI Computing Power - Major cloud service providers in North America are projected to increase their capital expenditures significantly, with a combined guidance of approximately $598.7 billion for 2026, reflecting a 67% year-on-year growth [7][8] - Domestic companies are also ramping up capital expenditures and accelerating the iteration of local models, driven by the need for domestic chip performance improvements [7][8] Group 3: Storage - The demand for storage is entering a new super cycle driven by AI training and inference needs, with AI servers consuming 8-10 times more DRAM and NAND than traditional servers [12][13] - The supply-demand imbalance in the storage sector is expected to persist, with global storage prices rising over 40% in Q4 2025 [13][17] Group 4: Commercial Aerospace - Commercial aerospace is becoming a key battleground in US-China competition, with significant policy support and funding initiatives in place to accelerate the industry [20][21] - Domestic companies are achieving breakthroughs in satellite mass production and reusable rocket technologies, transitioning from technology validation to commercial scale [23] Group 5: Humanoid Robots - Major overseas companies like Tesla and FigureAI are ramping up production plans for humanoid robots, which is expected to benefit domestic component suppliers [25][28] - Chinese manufacturers are leading in humanoid robot shipments, with significant orders and production milestones achieved in 2025 [29] Group 6: Intelligent Driving - The rollout of policies in China is expected to facilitate the commercialization of L3 autonomous driving in 2026, with several manufacturers already launching L3 models [32][33] - Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology continues to lead the market, with ongoing enhancements expected to drive the commercialization of Robotaxi services [32] Group 7: Energy Storage - The aging power grid in North America is creating opportunities for domestic power equipment exports, particularly in gas turbines and high-voltage equipment [36][37] - China's "14th Five-Year Plan" includes significant investments in the power grid and energy storage, with a focus on high-value areas [37] Group 8: Chemicals - The chemical industry is undergoing a transformation driven by supply-side reforms, with a focus on optimizing supply structures and reducing excess capacity [41][43] - New economic sectors are driving demand for chemical materials, particularly in AI, renewable energy, and robotics, which are expected to sustain high demand in 2026 [43][46]