周观点：“反内卷”有望带来细分板块景气修复-20250706

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Increase" [5] Core Viewpoints - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to lead to a recovery in the sub-sectors of the basic chemical industry [2] - The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has caused fluctuations in oil prices, with Brent crude oil returning to the range of $60-70 per barrel [1] - The agricultural chemical sector is anticipated to see a recovery in demand due to the "anti-involution" policy and environmental safety regulations [3] Summary by Sections Oil and Gas Sector - Brent crude oil prices peaked at $78.85 per barrel during the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict but have since returned to $68.30 per barrel as of July 4, indicating a reversion to fundamental pricing [1] - Global oil demand is projected to increase by 720,000 barrels per day according to IEA, while OPEC anticipates a supply increase of 1.3 million barrels per day, leading to a supply-demand imbalance [1] Basic Chemical Sector - The central government has emphasized the need to eliminate low-price disorderly competition, which is expected to accelerate the exit of outdated production capacity in the chemical sector [2] - The growth rate of ongoing projects in the basic chemical sector is projected to fluctuate, with a decline expected in Q1 2025 [2] Agricultural Chemical Sector - China's total pesticide production is expected to increase by 24% in 2024, with significant growth in herbicides and insecticides [3] - Recent incidents have impacted the supply of certain products, leading to price increases of 87% and 35% for specific chemicals [3] - The ongoing litigation involving Bayer and glyphosate may significantly affect the supply and pricing of glyphosate and its alternatives [4]