国泰君安期货：丙烯：上市首日策略

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Propylene futures, as the first monomer variety listed in the domestic energy - chemical industry chain, play an important role in hedging in the energy - chemical industry chain. Analyzing the delivery characteristics of East China, North China, and South China is crucial for establishing the pricing center of propylene [1][6]. - In terms of supply, from 2019 - 2024, domestic new propylene production capacity increased by 3043 million tons, with a total capacity growth of 75% and an average annual compound growth rate of 12%. As of 2024, the total domestic propylene production capacity reached 69.73 million tons, and the annual output reached 53.4 million tons. From 2025 - 2027, propylene production capacity will still be in a period of rapid release, mainly from PDH and cracking - made propylene [20]. - Regarding demand, the downstream derivatives of propylene have entered an over - capacity phase in the past three years, leading to losses in the downstream derivatives of propylene [32]. - Strategies recommended on the first listing day of propylene futures include: (1) Buying propylene 02 and shorting PP01; (2) Conducting a 1 - 2 short - spread on propylene; (3) Buying propylene 02 and shorting plastic 09 [2]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Propylene Contract Interpretation - Trading Contract Interpretation: On July 22, propylene futures and option contracts will be listed on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange. The trading unit of propylene futures is 20 tons per lot, and the contract has a flexible delivery matching system, including futures - to - spot, warehouse standard warrant delivery, and factory warehouse standard warrant delivery. It also has a position - limit system [7][8][9]. - Delivery Product Premium and Discount Analysis: The benchmark delivery product of propylene futures is Type I propylene that meets relevant national standards, with a water content ≤ 20mg/kg. Alternative delivery products with a water content of 20mg/kg < water content ≤ 50mg/kg are subject to a discount of 50 yuan/ton. Most propylene from different production processes meets the water - content requirements of the benchmark delivery product, while FCC propylene generally meets the requirements of alternative delivery products [9][13]. - Regional Premium and Discount Analysis: Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Shandong have a premium and discount of 0 yuan/ton; Fujian and Guangdong have a discount of 100 yuan/ton; Tianjin has a discount of 120 yuan/ton; Hebei has a discount of 160 yuan/ton; and Liaoning has a discount of 300 yuan/ton. Short - distance transportation within the region is common, and cross - regional transportation has high costs, which will bring additional selling pressure during the cancellation month [2][14][15]. - Delivery Warehouse Analysis: A total of 15 delivery warehouses are announced, including 2 delivery warehouses and 13 delivery factory warehouses. The storage fees for delivery warehouses and delivery factory warehouses are 5 yuan/ton/day and 4 yuan/ton/day respectively [16]. 3.2 Propylene Fundamental Analysis - Propylene Supply: From 2019 - 2024, domestic new propylene production capacity increased significantly, but the effective operating rate has been declining year by year. From 2025 - 2027, production capacity will continue to be released, and propylene pricing follows a cost - based logic [20][24]. - Propylene Demand: Downstream derivatives of propylene are in an over - capacity situation, leading to losses. In terms of downstream pricing influence, polypropylene powder has the largest proportion in the circulation and external procurement demand, and the marginal changes in propylene demand can be tracked by focusing on the price influence of polypropylene powder on propylene and the regional external procurement demand of propylene oxide and acrylic acid [32][35]. - Propylene Balance Sheet: The national balance sheet explores the structural contradictions of propylene, but it is difficult to observe structural contradictions on a monthly basis. The balance sheet of Shandong, the mainstream trading area, has a direct guiding significance for the market, and it can be used to characterize the relaxation or tightening of the dynamic supply and demand in Shandong [36][38]. 3.3 Propylene Strategy on the First Listing Day - Propylene Logic Chain: There are four types of propylene logics, including the monomer strength - weakness logic, the PO/SM logic of propylene oxide, the profit logic of acrylonitrile for ABS, and the marginal pricing effect of acrylonitrile and butanol - octanol on methanol [43]. - Arbitrage Strategies - Industrial Chain Profit Fluctuation: The loss - tolerance of the polypropylene powder industry has decreased, and the adjustment flexibility of downstream loads has increased. The recommended strategy is to buy 02 propylene and short 01PP, and if the opening price reaches the expected level, consider buying 01PP and shorting 01 propylene [47][48]. - Spread + Domestic - Foreign Arbitrage - PX Variant: The spread of propylene mainly reflects the delivery friction cost and holding cost. It is recommended to conduct a short - spread on propylene 1 - 2 when the spread is high [49][51]. - Extension of Monomer Olefin Hedging: After the listing of propylene, it can provide more arbitrage options. It is recommended to expand the spread between PP and plastic, and buy propylene 02 and short plastic 09 [52][53]. - Intuitive Expression of Aromatic - Olefin Logic: With the listing of propylene, the strategy expression of aromatic - olefin can more intuitively reflect the strength and weakness between aromatics and olefins [54].