Guoxin Securities·2025-10-27 02:18Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][6][23] Core Viewpoints - The release of the 2026 refrigerant quota allocation plan indicates long-term constraints on the supply side for both second and third-generation refrigerants, suggesting a continuation of favorable market conditions for refrigerant products [3][4] - The reduction in second-generation refrigerant quotas, particularly for R22, is expected to improve the supply-demand balance [3][5] - The flexibility in adjusting third-generation refrigerant quotas has increased, allowing companies to adapt production based on actual supply and demand, which benefits firms with a comprehensive product range and higher quota allocations [3][8] - The tightening of refrigerant quotas is seen as a long-term trend, with expectations that mainstream refrigerants like R32 and R134a will maintain a favorable market outlook and significant price upside potential [3][19] Summary by Sections Quota Allocation Changes - In 2026, the production quota for R22 is reduced by 3,000 tons, and the quota for R141b is eliminated entirely. The total production quota for HCFCs is set at 151,400 tons, with a reduction of 71.5% from the baseline [2][5] - The total production and usage quotas for HCFCs in 2026 will be 79,700 tons, reflecting a reduction of 76.1% from the baseline [5] Market Dynamics - The average price of R22 has decreased to approximately 15,000-18,000 yuan/ton, with expectations of price stabilization [9] - R32 has shown strong performance with an average price reaching 59,000 yuan/ton, indicating a robust market demand [10] - R134a prices have also increased due to ongoing quota consumption, with current prices around 53,000 yuan/ton [10] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading fluorochemical companies with complete industrial chains, advanced technology, and strong quota positions, such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co. [3][19]