Shanxi Securities·2025-08-27 06:01Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "B" for the new materials sector, indicating a leading position in the market [2]. Core Insights - The new materials sector has shown an upward trend, with the new materials index increasing by 3.69%, although it underperformed compared to the ChiNext index, which rose by 2.17% [2]. - The AI server market is experiencing rapid growth driven by increasing computational demands, with the global AI server market projected to reach USD 158.7 billion in 2025, up from USD 125.1 billion in 2024 [5]. - The report highlights investment opportunities in high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminate materials due to the evolving requirements of AI servers [5]. Market Performance - The new materials sector saw significant gains, with various sub-sectors performing well: - Semiconductor materials increased by 8.99% - Electronic chemicals rose by 8.84% - Biodegradable plastics grew by 5.95% - Industrial gases increased by 4.48% - Battery chemicals rose by 5.15% [18][2]. Price Tracking - Amino acids prices showed a downward trend, with valine at CNY 13,100 per ton (-2.60%) and tryptophan at CNY 42,500 per ton (-2.30%) [29]. - Biodegradable plastics prices remained stable, with PLA (FY201 injection grade) at CNY 17,800 per ton [33]. - Industrial gases prices varied, with oxygen priced at CNY 483 per ton (+10.27%) and nitrogen at CNY 503 per ton (-1.18%) [37]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Shengquan Group, Dongcai Technology, and Zhongcai Technology, which are positioned to benefit from the demand for high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminate materials [5].