Guoxin Securities·2025-10-15 15:36Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural chemical industry [6][9]. Core Views - The potassium fertilizer supply and demand remain tight, with international prices staying high. China's potassium chloride production is expected to decrease by 2.7% in 2024, while imports are projected to reach a historical high of 12.633 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.1% [1][24]. - The phosphoric chemical industry is expected to maintain a high price level due to the scarcity of resources and increasing demand from new applications such as lithium iron phosphate [2][5]. - The pesticide sector is anticipated to see a recovery in demand, driven by increased agricultural planting areas in South America and a rebound in inventory replenishment [4][8]. Summary by Sections Potassium Fertilizer - The domestic potassium chloride port inventory as of September 2025 is 1.7292 million tons, a decrease of 135.6 thousand tons year-on-year, representing a decline of 43.95% [1][26]. - The average market price for potassium chloride in China at the end of September is 3,237 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 1.43% but a year-on-year increase of 34.82% [1][41]. - Key recommendation includes focusing on "Yaji International," with expected potassium chloride production of 2.8 million tons in 2025 and 4 million tons in 2026 [4][48]. Phosphoric Chemicals - The domestic supply-demand balance for phosphate rock is tight, with the market price for 30% grade phosphate rock in Hubei at 1,040 yuan/ton and in Yunnan at 970 yuan/ton, both stable month-on-month [2][50]. - The report highlights the long-term price stability of phosphate rock due to declining grades and increasing extraction costs, with a market price of 900 yuan/ton maintained for over two years [2][5]. - Recommended companies include "Yuntianhua" and "Xingfa Group," which have rich phosphate reserves [5]. Pesticides - The pesticide sector is expected to recover as the "Zhengfeng Zhijuan" three-year action plan is initiated, with a significant increase in demand due to rising agricultural planting areas in South America [4][8]. - The price of glyphosate has been on the rise, reaching 27,700 yuan/ton by October 14, an increase of 4,500 yuan/ton since April, representing a 19.40% rise [4][8]. - Key recommendations include "Yangnong Chemical" and "Lier Chemical," which are positioned to benefit from the recovery in pesticide prices [8].