Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The near - term spot price range of caustic soda is relatively stable with no obvious price cuts. The delivery volume of downstream alumina plants continues to increase, but the price remains stable. Alkali plants keep reducing inventory, though the slope slows down. Supply output decreases slightly due to maintenance, which is a normal fluctuation. The cost remains stable, and the chlor - alkali profit stays above 300. Non - aluminum downstream is in the transition between the off - season and peak season, and the non - aluminum rigid demand is expected to increase seasonally. The future market should continue to focus on the spot rhythm, the strength of the peak season, and the downstream restocking enthusiasm [3]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Caustic Soda Price Range Forecast - The monthly price range forecast for caustic soda is 2500 - 2900. The current 20 - day rolling volatility is 23.49%, and the current volatility's historical percentile over 3 years is 49.4% [2]. Caustic Soda Risk Management Strategy Suggestions Inventory Management - When the finished product inventory is high and there is a concern about caustic soda price decline, to prevent inventory depreciation losses, enterprises can short caustic soda futures according to their inventory to lock in profits and cover production costs. The recommended contract is SH2601, with a selling position and a hedging ratio of 50%, and the suggested entry range is 2800 - 2850. They can also sell call options to collect premiums and reduce costs. If the caustic soda price rises, the spot selling price can be locked. The recommended option is SH601C3000, with a selling position, a hedging ratio of 50%, and the suggested entry range is 70 - 80 [2]. - When the purchase of regular inventory is low and there is a need to purchase according to orders, to prevent the caustic soda price from rising and increasing procurement costs, enterprises can buy caustic soda futures at present to lock in procurement costs in advance. The recommended contract is SH2601, with a buying position, a hedging ratio of 50%, and the suggested entry range is 2600 - 2650. They can also sell put options to collect premiums and reduce procurement costs. If the caustic soda price falls, the spot purchase price can be locked. The recommended option is SH601P2600, with a selling position, a hedging ratio of 50%, and the suggested entry range is 70 - 80 [2]. Caustic Soda Futures Price and Spread - On September 2, 2025, compared with September 1, 2025, the price of the caustic soda 05 contract increased by 35 to 2794, with a daily increase of 1.27%; the 09 contract increased by 40 to 2528, with a daily increase of 1.61%; the 01 contract increased by 65 to 2735, with a daily increase of 2.43%. The 5 - 9 spread decreased by 5 to 266; the 9 - 1 spread decreased by 25 to - 207; the 1 - 5 spread increased by 30 to - 59. The 05 - contract basis (Shandong Jinling) decreased by 35 to - 107; the 09 - contract basis decreased by 40 to 160; the 01 - contract basis decreased by 65 to - 48 [3]. Factory - Gate Prices of Different Caustic Soda Products - On September 1, 2025, for 32% caustic soda, among different brands in Shandong, Jinling's price was 2688 (unchanged), Haihua's was 2906 (unchanged), Lutai's increased by 62.5 to 2875 with a daily increase of 2.2%, and Hengtong's was 2781 (unchanged). In other regions, Jiangsu Xinyu's was 3125 (unchanged), Jiangsu Jinqiao's was 2775 (unchanged), Zhejiang Zhenyang's was 3419 (unchanged), and Shaanxi Beiyuan's was 3600 (unchanged). For 50% caustic soda, Jinling's price was 2620 (unchanged), Lutai's increased by 40 to 2760 with a daily increase of 1.5%, and Beiyuan's was 3420 (unchanged) [5]. Flake Caustic Soda Market Prices - On September 1, 2025, compared with August 29, 2025, flake caustic soda prices in different regions remained unchanged. In Shandong, it was 3400; in North China, it was 3564; in Southwest China, it was 3590; in Central China, it was 3540; in East China, it was 3590; in Northwest China, it was 3200 [6]. Caustic Soda Grade/Regional Spreads - On September 1, 2025, compared with August 29, 2025, most caustic soda grade/regional spreads remained unchanged. Shandong 50% caustic soda - 32% caustic soda was - 68 (unchanged); Jiangsu 49% caustic soda - 32% caustic soda was 13 (unchanged); Jiangsu 48% caustic soda - 32% caustic soda was 94 (unchanged); Northwest 99% caustic soda - 50% caustic soda was 382 (unchanged); Jiangsu - Shandong (32% caustic soda converted to 100%) was - 6 (unchanged); 50% caustic soda (Jiangsu - Shandong) was 137 (unchanged), and 50% caustic soda (Guangdong - Shandong) increased by 10 to 430 [6]. Seasonal Patterns of Caustic Soda Futures Spreads and Basis - The document provides seasonal charts of caustic soda futures spreads (09 - 11, 11 - 01, 01 - 03, 09 - 01) and basis (09 - contract and 01 - contract in Shandong) over different years (2023, 2024, 2025) [6][7][8].
烧碱产业风险管理日报-20250902
Nan Hua Qi Huo·2025-09-02 03:28