Yuan Da Xin Xi·2025-11-14 13:31Key Points - The coal supply side is significantly contracting due to government policies aimed at reducing overproduction and stabilizing prices, leading to a decrease in coal production capacity utilization from 75.64% in Q4 2023 to 69.3% in Q2 2025 [13][16][20] - Domestic coal prices are expected to stabilize within a "green range" of 570-770 RMB/ton, with spot prices for thermal coal exceeding 800 RMB/ton in major ports [20][21] - Coal imports have decreased significantly, with a total of 34.589 million tons imported from January to September 2025, representing an 11.1% year-on-year decline [21][25] Supply Side Analysis - The implementation of the "anti-involution" policy has effectively reduced the phenomenon of "price for volume" competition, leading to a more sustainable industry development [13][20] - The coal import structure is highly concentrated, with the top four countries (Indonesia, Mongolia, Russia, and Australia) accounting for over 90% of total imports [21][23] - The domestic power sector is prioritizing the procurement of domestic long-term contract coal, further squeezing the demand for imported coal [21][25] Demand Side Analysis - The demand for coal is expected to grow significantly, driven by the electricity sector, with a projected increase of 290 billion kWh in thermal power generation in 2025, a 4.5% year-on-year growth [31] - The overall electricity consumption in China is forecasted to grow by 5.0%-6.0% in 2025, directly boosting coal consumption [31] - The coal chemical industry is emerging as a significant growth point for coal consumption, with a projected increase in coal usage share from 3.9% in 2020 to 6.7%-6.9% by 2025 [34][37] New Energy Impact - The pressure from new energy sources on thermal power is expected to weaken marginally, as the abandonment rates for wind and solar energy have increased, indicating challenges in power consumption [41][47] - Government policies are shifting the focus of the new energy sector from rapid expansion to high-quality development, which may reduce the substitution effect of new energy on thermal power [45][47] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on China Shenhua and China Coal Energy as potential investment opportunities due to their strong market positions and expected benefits from rising coal prices [4][50] - China Shenhua is noted for its comprehensive industry chain and significant resource acquisition plans, while China Coal Energy is recognized for its cost management and resource advantages [50][53]