Guoxin Securities·2025-11-06 12:48Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural chemical industry [6][9]. Core Views - The potassium fertilizer supply and demand are tightly balanced, with international prices remaining high. China's potassium chloride production is expected to decrease slightly in 2024, while imports are projected to reach a historical high [1][27]. - The long-term price center for phosphate rock is expected to remain high due to declining grades and increasing extraction costs in China, alongside growing demand from downstream sectors like lithium iron phosphate [2][5]. - The demand for lithium iron phosphate continues to rise, with production and prices increasing significantly in recent months, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [3][51]. Summary by Sections Potassium Fertilizer - China's potassium chloride production is forecasted at 5.5 million tons in 2024, a decrease of 2.7% year-on-year, while imports are expected to reach 12.633 million tons, a 9.1% increase [1][27]. - The average market price for potassium chloride in October was 3,228 RMB/ton, showing a year-on-year increase of 28.3% [1][45]. - The report recommends focusing on potassium fertilizer companies, particularly "Yaji International," which is expected to produce 2.8 million tons and 4 million tons of potassium chloride in 2025 and 2026, respectively [4][50]. Phosphate Chemicals - The phosphate rock market is characterized by tight supply and high prices, with 30% grade phosphate rock prices remaining above 900 RMB/ton for over three years [2][52]. - As of October 31, 2025, the price for 30% grade phosphate rock in Hubei was 1,040 RMB/ton, while in Yunnan it was 970 RMB/ton, both stable compared to the previous month [2][52]. - The report highlights companies with rich phosphate reserves, recommending "Yuntianhua" and "Xingfa Group," while suggesting attention to "Hubei Yihua" and "Yuntu Holdings" for their potential in increasing self-sufficiency in phosphate rock [5]. Pesticides - The report anticipates an increase in exports of glyphosate and glufosinate to the Northern Hemisphere during the seasonal peak from November to January [4][8]. - The price of glyphosate in the East China market rose to 27,300 RMB/ton, a 17.67% increase since April [4][8]. - The report recommends "Yangnong Chemical" for its long-term growth potential, along with other companies like "Lier Chemical" and "Xingfa Group" for their strong market positions [8].