KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-12-07 10:43Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [1] Core Views - Focus on the BOPET industry's anti-involution trend, with companies reducing their willingness to offer discounts and increasing prices. As of December 4, the mainstream price for BOPET in East China was 7100-7300 RMB/ton, with an average weekly price increase of 58.75 RMB/ton, a rise of 0.82% [5][21] - Global MDI prices are rising due to multiple domestic and international facilities undergoing maintenance or planned repairs. Notable price increases include 300 Euros/ton by Hungary's BorsodChem and 350 Euros/ton by Huntsman in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East [6][27][31] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The chemical industry index underperformed the CSI 300 index by 1.15% this week, with 206 out of 545 stocks in the sector rising [17] - The CCPI (China Chemical Product Price Index) rose to 3882 points, an increase of 0.44% from the previous week [19] BOPET Industry Insights - BOPET companies are less willing to lower prices, leading to a tentative upward price trend. The average gross profit for BOPET films is estimated at -476.73 RMB/ton, indicating significant pressure on profit margins [22][21] - BOPET's operating rate was reported at 65.18%, with inventory levels at historical highs [23][28] MDI Market Developments - Multiple facilities are undergoing maintenance, contributing to a global price increase for MDI products. Companies like Wanhua Chemical have announced price hikes for their MDI products in Southeast Asia and South Asia [31][33] Recommended and Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include Wanhua Chemical, Hengli Petrochemical, and others in the chemical sector. Beneficiary stocks include companies like Dongyue Group and Xinjiang Tianye [8][47]