KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-09-28 00:26Investment Rating - The investment rating for the basic chemical industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The industry is experiencing a tightening supply-demand situation, particularly in the areas of glyphosate and nylon, which is expected to support an upward trend in industry prosperity [4][20] - The chemical industry index has underperformed the CSI 300 index by 2.02% this week, indicating a challenging market environment [15][17] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The chemical industry index reported a decline of 0.95% this week, while the CSI 300 index increased by 1.07% [15] - The China Chemical Product Price Index (CCPI) decreased by 0.18%, indicating a slight contraction in chemical product prices [15][17] Key Products and Developments - Glyphosate: The average market price for 95% glyphosate raw powder is stable at 44,500 CNY/ton as of September 25, with a cautious pricing strategy from suppliers [21][22] - Nylon: The China Chemical Fiber Industry Association has initiated a high-quality development initiative to address issues of insufficient demand and rising inventory in the nylon sector [25][26] Recommendations and Beneficiaries - Recommended stocks include leading companies in the chemical sector such as Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Hengli Petrochemical [6] - Beneficiary stocks in the glyphosate sector include Lier Chemical and Yunnan Yuntianhua [22][28] Market Performance - In the past week, 33.58% of the 545 stocks in the chemical sector experienced price increases, while 63.49% saw declines [15] - The top ten products with price increases included liquid chlorine and paraquat, while vitamin E and sulfur saw the largest declines [16] Supply Chain Insights - The supply of glyphosate is stable, with domestic factories operating well, although some smaller factories remain offline [21] - The nylon industry is encouraged to limit production to prevent "involution" competition and to focus on product differentiation and green development [25][26] Export and Demand Trends - In August 2025, the export value of domestic clothing and accessories increased by 1.4% year-on-year, indicating potential growth in demand for chemical fibers [30] - The market for polyester filament has seen increased shipments ahead of the holiday season, with inventory days decreasing [31] Price Trends - The average price for polyester filament POY is 6,610 CNY/ton, showing a slight decrease from the previous week [31] - The price of urea has shown a downward trend, with an average market price of 1,651 CNY/ton as of September 25 [42]