KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-09-25 02:12Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry is experiencing a price increase due to reduced overseas supply and strong global demand, with EU and China SAF FOB prices rising by 46% and 33% respectively since the beginning of 2025 [5] - The domestic SAF market is expected to grow rapidly, driven by favorable demand and limited overseas supply, with the potential for Chinese SAF products to gain market share due to their low-carbon attributes [6] Summary by Sections SAF Price Trends - As of September 24, 2025, EU and China SAF FOB prices are $2,705 and $2,400 per ton respectively, marking increases of 46% and 33% since the start of 2025 [5] - The price of waste cooking oil (UCO) is 7,400 RMB per ton, reflecting a 15% increase since the beginning of 2025 [5] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Recent supply constraints include Shell's decision to halt the construction of a large biofuel plant and NESTE's scheduled maintenance for its facilities, which will reduce SAF supply [5] - Demand is bolstered by EU's financial support for SAF procurement and Singapore's plans to implement SAF tax incentives [5] Competitive Landscape - The EU's imposition of anti-dumping duties on US SAF products enhances the competitiveness of Chinese SAF products, as China has not yet established clear subsidy policies for its SAF industry [6] - The potential for more Chinese SAF companies to enter the export whitelist is anticipated, further strengthening the market position of domestic SAF products [6] Beneficiary Companies - Beneficiary companies identified include Jiaao Environmental Protection, Shanggou Environmental Energy, Zhuoyue New Energy, Haineng Science and Technology, and Pengyao Environmental Protection [7]