新材料周报：生物基LCP量产在即，广汽、比亚迪、吉利等集体宣布缩短至60天内-20250616

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 to 12 months [52]. Core Insights - The Wind New Materials Index closed at 3654.03 points, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.68%. Among the six sub-industries, the semiconductor materials index decreased by 0.72%, while the lithium battery index increased by 1.62% [3][10]. - The global liquid crystal polymer (LCP) market is approaching a critical transition towards sustainability, with Sumitomo Chemical successfully establishing technology for mass production of bio-based LCP, aiming for commercial supply by the fiscal year 2027 [4][33]. - Major automotive manufacturers, including GAC, BYD, and Geely, announced a reduction in payment terms to within 60 days, marking a significant shift in the automotive industry's competitive landscape [4][28]. Market Overview - The semiconductor materials index reported a decline of 0.72%, while the lithium battery index saw an increase of 1.62%. Other indices, such as the organic silicon materials index and carbon fiber index, also experienced declines [3][10]. - The top-performing companies this week included Pan-Asia Micro透 (22.02%), AkzoNobel (16.69%), and Boqian New Materials (15.64%), while the worst performers included Aoke Co. (-12.92%) and Dongcai Technology (-6.69%) [24][26]. Recent Industry Trends - The U.S.-China trade negotiations have reached a framework agreement, indicating potential easing of trade tensions [28]. - Kuraray announced the global launch of a 100% bio-based ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer product, marking a significant advancement in sustainable materials [28]. - LG Chem has decided to sell its water treatment business for 1.4 trillion KRW (approximately 73.5 million RMB) as part of its strategy to focus on new growth areas [29].