HUAXI Securities·2025-07-20 09:57Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Recommended [4] Core Insights - The establishment of China Yajiang Group marks the orderly advancement of major engineering projects, with significant investment opportunities in geotechnical engineering and civil explosives [1][8] - The demand for civil explosives is expected to concentrate further, benefiting companies like Guangdong Hongda and Xuefeng Technology [1] - The traditional industry is experiencing a "anti-involution" trend, with recommendations for cement leaders such as Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement [1][9] - Domestic substitution is gaining momentum, with recommendations for companies like Maijia Xincai and Songjing Co., which are expected to benefit from tariff relief and increased shipping demand [1][10] Summary by Sections 1. Market Trends - In the 29th week, new housing and second-hand housing market transaction volumes showed a downward trend, with new housing transaction area in 30 major cities down by 25% year-on-year [2][23] - The average price of cement in the national market is 356 RMB/ton, continuing to decline with a drop of 1% [3][27] 2. Investment Opportunities - Major water conservancy and hydropower projects are expected to generate substantial demand for engineering, building materials, and civil explosives, with total investment in the Yarlung Hydropower Project estimated at approximately 1.2 trillion RMB [8] - The civil explosives industry is undergoing consolidation, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology aiming to reduce the number of production enterprises to 50 by 2025 [8] 3. Cement Industry Analysis - Cement prices are under downward pressure, particularly in East and Southwest China, with average shipment rates around 43.2% [3][27] - The cement market is expected to continue experiencing price fluctuations due to weak overall demand and high inventory levels [27][54] 4. Recommendations - Recommended companies include Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and companies in the waterproofing sector like Dongfang Yuhong and Keshun Co. [1][9] - For domestic substitution, companies like Maijia Xincai and Songjing Co. are highlighted for their growth potential in the ship coating sector [1][10]