Guoxin Securities·2025-06-04 15:07Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fertilizer and pesticide industry [2][3]. Core Views - The international potash prices continue to rise, influenced by supply disruptions in pesticides [2]. - The domestic potash supply remains tight, with a significant reliance on imports, exceeding 60% [4][31]. - The long-term price stability of phosphate rock is expected due to increasing demand and declining quality of domestic resources [5][54]. Summary by Sections 1. Potash: Resource Scarcity and Price Recovery - Potash is essential for crop growth, with chloride potash being the dominant type used in agriculture, accounting for over 95% of usage [19]. - Global potash resources are concentrated in a few countries, with Canada, Belarus, and Russia holding approximately 69.4% of the total proven reserves [20][21]. - China's potash consumption is significant, making it the largest consumer globally, with a projected increase in demand [24][31]. 2. Phosphate Chemicals: High Prices and Export Guidance - The phosphate chemical industry's performance is closely tied to phosphate rock prices, which are expected to remain high due to supply constraints and increasing demand from new applications [5][54]. - As of May 2025, the market price for 30% grade phosphate rock in Hubei is 1,040 CNY/ton, while in Yunnan, it is 970 CNY/ton, both stable compared to the previous month [54]. - Phosphate fertilizer export policies are expected to alleviate domestic market pressures during the off-season [6]. 3. Pesticides: Supply Disruptions and Price Increases - The supply of chlorantraniliprole (Kangkuan) has been disrupted due to an explosion, leading to a price increase [7]. - The price of glyphosate has risen, with expectations for increased exports to South America during the peak demand season [7][10]. - Companies like Lier Chemical, which have established production capabilities for chlorantraniliprole, are highlighted as key players in the market [8][10]. 4. Key Company Profit Forecasts and Investment Ratings - Key companies in the industry, such as Yaqi International, Yuntianhua, and Xingfa Group, are rated as "Outperform" with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth [11]. - Yaqi International is expected to produce 2.8 million tons of potassium chloride in 2025, with a significant increase in production capacity anticipated [52].