Shanxi Securities·2025-08-06 10:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Outperform" for the new materials sector [1]. Core Insights - The new materials sector has experienced a decline, with the new materials index falling by 2.34%, underperforming the ChiNext index by 1.59% [2]. - The global humanoid robot market is projected to grow from $2.16 billion in 2023 to $32.4 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57% [5]. - The domestic PEEK material market is expected to reach 2.1 billion yuan by 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.53% [5]. Market Performance - The new materials sector saw a decline this week, with the new materials index down by 2.34% [2]. - Over the past five trading days, the synthetic biology index increased by 2.06%, while semiconductor materials decreased by 0.65% and battery chemicals fell by 3.84% [18]. - The overall market performance for the new materials sector has been mixed, with various sub-sectors showing different trends [19]. Price Tracking - Amino acids such as valine, arginine, and tryptophan have seen price changes of -1.05%, -1.64%, and -2.15% respectively [3]. - Prices for biodegradable materials like PLA and PBS remained stable, while PBAT was priced at 9,850 yuan per ton [3]. - The price of industrial gases and electronic chemicals has also remained unchanged, indicating stability in these segments [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies involved in PEEK material production and modification, such as Zhongxin Fluorine Materials and Zhongyan Co., as well as functional protective casing manufacturers like Jundida [5][6]. - The upcoming World Robot Conference is highlighted as a key event to watch for advancements in humanoid robot materials [5].