化工新材料周报：溴素价格继续上涨，EVA价格趋稳

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Bromine prices continue to rise, with a 15.12% increase this week, reaching 33,385 RMB/ton, following a 20.83% rise last week, and showing an 85.47% year-on-year increase [3][4] - The refrigerant sector remains strong, with R32 prices at 48,000 RMB/ton, up 5.49% from last week, driven by seasonal demand [4][5] - EVA prices have stabilized and slightly rebounded, with an average market price of 11,443 RMB/ton, reflecting a 5.47% increase since the beginning of the year [4][5] Summary by Sections 1. Sub-industry and Product Tracking - Bromine prices have shown a significant increase due to seasonal demand and supply constraints, with a current price of 33,385 RMB/ton [3][4] - Refrigerant prices are on the rise, with R32 at 48,000 RMB/ton and R125 at 45,000 RMB/ton, indicating strong market performance [4][9] - EVA prices have stabilized, with a slight rebound observed, maintaining a market average of 11,443 RMB/ton [4][42] 2. Key Industry Trends - The fluorochemical sector is experiencing a demand surge, particularly in refrigerants, with major price increases noted [5][11] - The low-altitude economy and robotics industry are expected to drive demand for new materials, such as carbon fiber and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene [5][25] - The semiconductor materials market is growing, with China's market size increasing from 52.5 billion RMB to 95.1 billion RMB from 2017 to 2023, reflecting a CAGR of 10% [16][19] 3. Company Announcements and Industry News - Key companies in the bromine market include those involved in the production of flame retardants and pharmaceutical intermediates [3][4] - Companies like Juhua Co. and Sanmei Co. are recommended for investment due to their strong performance in the fluorochemical sector [5][11] - The report highlights the importance of domestic semiconductor material manufacturers as the industry moves towards greater localization [18][19]