农药行业“反内卷”开启

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the basic chemical industry [2] Core Viewpoints - The basic chemical sector has underperformed the market recently, with a weekly decline of 1.5% compared to a 0.9% drop in the Shanghai Composite Index [6][12] - The "anti-involution" initiative in the pesticide industry aims to improve market order and product quality by 2027, addressing severe price competition and illegal production [25][27] - The pesticide industry is experiencing significant overcapacity and price wars, leading to a decline in profits despite an increase in export volumes [26][28] - The implementation of the "one product, one certificate" policy is expected to reshape supply in the pesticide sector [27][29] - The pesticide industry is showing signs of recovery, with a rebound in prices and increasing export demand, particularly in the herbicide and insecticide segments [28][29] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The basic chemical industry index has decreased by 1.5% in the past week, ranking 11th among 31 sectors [12] - Year-to-date, the basic chemical industry index has increased by 13.6%, outperforming both the Shanghai Composite and ChiNext indices [12][18] Key News and Company Announcements - The "anti-involution" campaign was officially launched on July 24, 2025, aiming to enhance compliance and product quality in the pesticide industry [25][27] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has introduced new regulations to improve pesticide management, effective January 1, 2026 [25][27] Product Price and Price Spread Analysis - The chemical product price index has shown a slight increase of 0.8% week-on-week, with 77 products experiencing price rises [37][40] - Significant price increases were noted for ammonium sulfate (+16.1%) and epoxy chloropropane (+10.5%) [40] Investment Recommendations - Core assets in the chemical sector are entering a long-term value zone, with potential for valuation and profit recovery [9][10] - Industries facing supply constraints are expected to see performance elasticity, particularly in vitamins and refrigerants [10][11] - Emphasis on sectors with upward demand certainty, such as civil explosives and modified plastics, is recommended [11]