ZHESHANG SECURITIES·2025-07-07 11:57Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The industrial gas sector is experiencing a price upturn, with liquid oxygen showing a continuous year-on-year growth for three consecutive weeks [3][10] - The market for industrial gases in China is approximately 200 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 10% over the past five years [4][56] - The electronic gas sector is expected to benefit from the gradual recovery of the semiconductor industry, with the global electronic gas market projected to exceed 50 billion yuan by 2025 [54][57] Price Tracking - In June, the average prices for liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid argon were 448 yuan/ton (up 4.7% month-on-month, up 0.5% year-on-year), 480 yuan/ton (up 6% month-on-month, up 5% year-on-year), and 629 yuan/ton (up 3.5% month-on-month, down 35.6% year-on-year) respectively [3][9] - As of July 3, the prices were 449 yuan/ton for liquid oxygen (up 1.4% month-on-month, up 3.5% year-on-year), 469 yuan/ton for liquid nitrogen (down 0.2% month-on-month, up 7% year-on-year), and 628 yuan/ton for liquid argon (down 1.1% month-on-month, down 27% year-on-year) [10] Supply and Demand Tracking - The operating load rate of air separation units in China is showing a rebound, with market supply tightening due to maintenance and increased self-use by major enterprises [36] - In June, the PMI was recorded at 49.7, indicating a slight improvement over the past two months [37] Investment Recommendations - Key recommendations include Hangyang Co., Ltd., with continuous recommendations for Qiaoyuan Co., Ltd. and Shangu Power, and suggestions to pay attention to HeYuan Gas, China Shipbuilding Special Gas, Guanggang Gas, Huate Gas, and Kaimeite Gas [55][56] - The report emphasizes the potential for domestic companies to increase their market share in the electronic gas sector, with a significant shift from foreign to domestic suppliers [53][57]