基础化工行业半年度策略：行业景气寻底，周期与成长两条主线布局

Group 1 - The chemical industry is experiencing a bottoming out of its economic cycle, with a gradual improvement in profitability observed since late 2023, driven by a recovery in downstream demand and a slowdown in new capacity additions [8][12][14] - In the first quarter of 2025, the chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry achieved a revenue of 29,439.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, while total profit was 115 billion, down 4.4% year-on-year, indicating a bottoming out of the industry's economic performance [14][19] - The overall gross margin for the chemical industry in the first quarter of 2025 was 17.55%, a slight year-on-year decline of 0.25% but an increase of 0.85% compared to the previous quarter, reflecting stable profitability [17][18] Group 2 - The report highlights that 2024 saw a majority of the 33 sub-industries in the basic chemical sector report revenue growth, with notable increases in modified plastics, tires, and electronic chemicals, while potassium fertilizer and lithium battery chemicals faced significant declines [19][20] - The profitability of various sub-industries showed significant divergence, with 17 out of 33 sub-industries reporting profit growth, particularly in the chlor-alkali, rubber products, and compound fertilizer sectors, while carbon fiber and lithium battery chemicals experienced substantial profit declines [20][21] - The investment strategy suggests focusing on sectors with guaranteed demand, such as agricultural chemicals, particularly phosphate and potash industries, which are expected to maintain favorable conditions due to resource scarcity and supply constraints [8][26] Group 3 - The report indicates that fixed asset investment in the chemical industry has begun to decline, which is expected to alleviate the pressure of overcapacity in the future, while demand recovery in sectors like automotive and home appliances is anticipated to drive growth [8][12][14] - The chemical industry is expected to see a marginal recovery in overall economic conditions, with profitability likely to rebound from the bottom, driven by both supply and demand factors [8][12][14] - The report maintains an investment rating of "in line with the market," recommending attention to integrated industry leaders such as Wanhua Chemical, Longbai Group, and Baofeng Energy, as well as opportunities in agricultural chemicals and new materials [8][26]