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Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the light industry manufacturing sector [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights that packaging paper prices continue to rise, with a focus on companies like Nine Dragons Paper and Shanying International as the peak season approaches. It also notes a decline in furniture exports from China, with a year-on-year decrease of 3.2% in August, and suggests monitoring the recovery of demand from U.S. real estate-related export companies due to the increasing expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts [2][3]. Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Market Performance - The light industry manufacturing sector outperformed the market with an index increase of 1.88% compared to the 1.38% rise in the CSI 300 index during the week ending September 12, 2025. The paper index rose by 4.49%, while the packaging printing index increased by 2.79% [16]. 2. Home Furnishing Sector - In July, furniture retail sales showed a significant increase of 20.6% year-on-year, while furniture exports in August decreased by 3.2% compared to July. The report indicates that many home furnishing companies are currently valued at historical lows, presenting potential investment opportunities [39][40]. 3. Paper and Packaging - As of September 12, 2025, the prices for various types of paper have shown mixed trends, with white cardboard prices increasing by 24 CNY/ton and corrugated paper prices rising by 23.75 CNY/ton. The report notes that several paper companies have announced price hikes and maintenance plans, which may support paper prices [48][54]. 4. Textile and Apparel - The textile and apparel sector experienced a decline in exports, with a year-on-year decrease of 5.05% in August. The report suggests focusing on companies in the sportswear and outdoor segments, such as Anta and Li Ning, as potential investment opportunities [9][25]. 5. New Tobacco Products - The report discusses the tightening regulations on e-cigarettes in the U.S., which may benefit compliant products. It highlights the potential for market share recovery for companies like Smoore International as they adapt to these regulatory changes [6][7]. 6. Consumer Electronics and Packaging - The upcoming launch of the iPhone 17 series is expected to boost demand for consumer electronics, which may positively impact the packaging sector. Companies involved in eco-friendly packaging are recommended for investment consideration [5][6]. 7. Cost Tracking - The report provides insights into the cost trends of raw materials, noting a decrease in prices for certain chemicals and stable copper prices. It also mentions a decline in shipping costs, which could impact overall production costs in the light industry [41][42]. 8. Printing Industry - The printing industry has seen a slight decline in revenue, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.7% in the first seven months of 2025. However, the report notes an increase in express delivery volumes, indicating a potential area of growth [84][88].