煤化工策略月报-20251201

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Views of the Report - In December, the domestic urea market will maintain a state of high supply and low demand, but there are still supporting factors such as rigid demand and reserve demand. The downstream replenishment intensity will be the core factor determining the price trend. It is expected that the urea futures price will remain firm and oscillate, with limited upward space but strong support at the previous low [8]. - In December, the soda ash market may face pressures such as the expected output of new production capacity, the resumption of production of maintenance enterprises, and the continued decline of downstream production capacity. The supply - demand situation will remain loose, and the futures market is expected to maintain a wide - range bottom - oscillating trend [13]. - In November, the decline in glass supply drove the market to rebound, but the terminal demand is still weak, and the high - volume sales of spot need to be further observed. The futures market has limited upward momentum and is expected to oscillate widely at the bottom [17]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Futures Market and Industrial Chain Raw Material Situation - Futures Prices: As of November 28, the closing price of the main urea futures contract increased by 3.2%; the main soda ash futures contract decreased by 3.92%; the main glass futures contract decreased by 2.77% [23]. - Futures - related Varieties: In November, the futures prices of related varieties showed a differentiated trend, with urea being the most robust and soda ash having the largest decline [25]. - Coal Prices: The prices of various types of coal in November increased compared with those in October, strengthening the cost support for the industry [27]. - LNG Prices: The LNG prices in most regions decreased in November [31]. - Two - alkali Raw Material Salt: In November, the prices of raw salt in most regions remained stable, with a slight increase in some areas, strengthening the cost support for soda ash [32]. 3.2 Urea: Market Focus Returns to Domestic in December, Pay Attention to Supply - demand Game - Prices: In November, both urea futures and spot prices increased. As of November 28, the closing price of the main futures contract was 1677 yuan/ton, a 3.2% increase from the end of October; the spot prices in Shandong and Henan increased by 80 yuan/ton [6]. - Supply: In November, the urea supply level steadily recovered, with the daily output remaining above 200,000 tons for a long time. In December, the supply reduction may be limited due to the offset of new production capacity [6]. - Demand: In November, the downstream demand increased, and the apparent consumption is expected to reach 6.1849 million tons, a 11.48% increase from October. In December, it is the off - season for agricultural demand, but there is still support from reserve demand [7]. - Inventory: In November, the urea enterprise inventory decreased by 12.25% compared with that at the end of October, but it is still at the second - highest level in the past five years [56]. - Export: In October, the urea export volume decreased by 12.32% compared with that in September. The export volume in November may decrease to the range of 500,000 - 700,000 tons, showing a downward trend in November - December [7]. - International Market: India's new round of tender procurement volume is lower than planned, and the international market disturbances may weaken [8]. 3.3 Soda Ash: Loose Situation Continues, Futures Market to Remain at the Bottom in December - Prices: In November, the soda ash futures price showed a weak bottom - oscillating trend, with a 3.92% decrease in the main contract closing price compared with the end of October. The spot price showed a differentiated trend, with light soda ash prices mostly increasing and heavy soda ash prices remaining stable [11]. - Supply: In November, the soda ash production level and supply decreased to a phased low. In December, the supply may recover to a high level due to the expected output of new production capacity and the resumption of production of maintenance enterprises [11]. - Demand: In November, the demand for soda ash was differentiated, with rigid demand decreasing and replenishment demand increasing. In December, the rigid demand may continue to be under pressure [12]. - Inventory: In November, the soda ash enterprise inventory decreased by 6.2% compared with that at the end of October, but it is still at the second - highest level in the past five years. In December, the de - stocking pressure is still large [12]. - Macro Policy: There is news that China may introduce more incentive real - estate policies, which may have a positive impact on the soda ash - glass industry chain [13]. 3.4 Glass: Supply Decline Drives Sentiment Improvement, but Limited Trend Momentum in the Market - Prices: In November, the glass futures price fluctuated widely, with a 2.77% decrease in the main contract closing price compared with the end of October. The spot price continued to decline, with a 6.26% decrease in the average market price [15]. - Supply: In November, the glass supply level decreased slightly. The market's expectation of supply decline will continue into December [15]. - Demand: The core limiting factor for the glass market is the weak terminal demand. In December, the decline in demand may narrow [16]. - Inventory: As of the end of November, the glass enterprise inventory decreased by 5.21% compared with that at the end of October [15]. - Macro Policy: There is news that China may introduce more incentive real - estate policies, which may have a positive impact on the soda ash - glass industry chain [17].