Minsheng Securities·2025-08-14 09:44Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the domestic polyether industry, highlighting strong growth potential supported by overseas demand and competitive advantages of domestic companies [4][5][6]. Core Insights - The export volume of domestic polyether polyols reached 1.3154 million tons in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.43% compared to 1.1014 million tons in the same period of 2024 [1]. - The average price of soft foam polyether was significantly low in the first half of 2025, with prices at 8190 yuan/ton in Q1 and 7366 yuan/ton in Q2, but showed a rebound in Q3, reaching 8306 yuan/ton by mid-August [2]. - The report notes frequent exits of overseas production capacity, which has led to a notable increase in domestic export volumes, particularly to markets like India and Vietnam, with growth rates of 59.00% and 55.04% respectively [3]. Summary by Sections Export Growth - Domestic polyether polyols exports maintained high growth, with June 2025 exports reaching 219,600 tons, a 14.19% increase year-on-year [1]. - Monthly export growth rates for the first half of 2025 were 21.71%, 28.80%, 11.06%, 14.15%, 32.10%, and 14.19% respectively [1]. Price Trends - The average price of soft foam polyether was 9867 yuan/ton in 2023, dropping to 8911 yuan/ton in 2024, and further declining to 8190 yuan/ton and 7366 yuan/ton in Q1 and Q2 of 2025 [2]. - Prices began to recover in Q3 2025, with July averaging 7617 yuan/ton and August reaching 8306 yuan/ton, reflecting increases of 3.41% and 12.75% from Q2 [2]. Competitive Landscape - The report highlights the competitive advantage of domestic companies as overseas firms face operational challenges, leading to supply disruptions [3]. - Key companies identified for investment include Longhua New Materials and Wanhua Chemical, both of which are significant players in the domestic polyether market [4].