国投期货化工日报-20251203

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Propylene: Not clearly rated - Plastic: ☆☆☆ (White stars, indicating short - term balance and poor operability) [1] - Pure Benzene: ☆☆☆ [1] - Styrene: なな☆ - PX: ☆☆☆ [1] - PTA: 女女女 - Ethylene Glycol: 女女女 - Short - fiber: ☆☆☆ [1] - Methanol: ☆☆☆ [1] - Urea: ななな - PVC: ☆☆☆ [1] - Caustic Soda: ななな - Soda Ash: ☆☆☆ [1] - Glass: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Viewpoints - The chemical market shows a complex situation with different products having their own supply - demand relationships and price trends. Some products are in a state of supply - demand balance, while others face supply or demand pressures. Overall, the market is affected by factors such as production capacity, inventory, and downstream demand [2][3][5] Summary According to Related Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Propylene futures fluctuate widely, with good downstream demand and rising offers. Plastic and polypropylene futures oscillate. Polyethylene has limited market drivers and a weakening cost - support. Polypropylene may see a slight increase in production as some maintenance devices restart [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene futures are in a low - level oscillation, with a slight rebound in East China's spot and rising buying interest in Shandong. There is a downward pressure due to high arrival expectations and falling demand. Styrene futures rise, supported by an improved supply - demand structure [3] Polyester - PX and PTA fall as the impact of the blending market weakens. PX is expected to be strong in the medium - term, while PTA may continue with cost - driven logic. Ethylene glycol has a weak medium - term outlook but limited downward space. Short - fiber has a relatively good long - term supply - demand pattern, while bottle - grade PET has a weakening demand and over - capacity pressure [5] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol futures oscillate and correct. The port inventory may remain high, and the market may continue to oscillate in a range. Urea futures rise, and production enterprises are destocking. However, the overall supply is still loose, and the downstream chasing sentiment may decline [6] Chlor - alkali - PVC shows an oscillating trend. Export may improve, but domestic demand is weak. Supply pressure may ease, and it is expected to operate in a low - level range. Caustic soda continues to decline due to high supply, low demand, and still - profitable conditions [7] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash falls. The industry is destocking, and the supply is expected to oscillate at a high level. The demand for heavy soda is shrinking. Glass futures are weak, with low demand and a need for further cold - repair to drive up prices [8]