黑色产业链日报-20251208

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The overall finished steel is supported by raw material costs and policy expectations, with the raw material side making concessions and profits gradually improving. The steel market may trade market expectations in advance, and steel prices will fluctuate within a range. The operating range of rebar may be between 3000 - 3300, and that of hot-rolled coil between 3200 - 3500. Attention should be paid to the destocking speed of steel, downstream consumption, and potential steel-related policies from the Central Work Conference. The risk lies in the possible negative feedback caused by the decline in the profitability rate of steel enterprises [3]. - For iron ore, the fundamental trading weight has slightly increased recently. With the reduction of industrial chain contradictions, the recovery of steel mill profits, and the strengthening of rigid demand for raw material replenishment during winter storage, the downside space for iron ore prices is limited. As the macro week approaches, the trading weight of prices on the macro side may increase [19]. - In the coking coal market, the marginal change in supply is limited, but the pressure on steel mill profits and the continuous reduction of hot metal production have deepened the surplus of coking coal. With coking enterprises actively controlling raw material procurement due to price cut expectations, upstream mines are facing inventory pressure, and short-term coal prices will remain under pressure. For coke, as the cost of coking coal decreases, the immediate coking profit is repaired, and subsequent coke supply is expected to increase. As coking enterprise operations gradually resume, coke may face inventory accumulation pressure. Attention should be paid to the price cut rhythm of mainstream steel mills, and considering that the futures market has already priced in 4 - 5 rounds of price cuts in advance, coke spot prices may face more than 2 rounds of price cut pressure [29]. - Ferroalloys face the fundamentals of high inventory and weak demand. The cost center may shift downward due to the impact of coking coal supply guarantee, but the continuous reduction in supply and the low valuation of ferroalloys limit the downside space. Ferroalloys are expected to fluctuate weakly. Recently, the market may be trading the policy expectations for December in advance, and the recent strong fluctuation of steel prices may slightly drive up ferroalloy prices, but the weakly fluctuating trend of ferroalloys is difficult to change [45]. - Soda ash is mainly priced based on cost. Although the cost expectation is firm, without a trend of production reduction, the upward elasticity of valuation is limited. With the acceleration of glass cold repair, the rigid demand expectation for soda ash further weakens. The medium - and long - term supply of soda ash is expected to remain high. Photovoltaic glass has started to accumulate inventory at a low level, and the daily melting volume is relatively stable. The heavy soda ash balance remains in surplus. In October, soda ash exports exceeded 210,000 tons, remaining at a high level, which continues to relieve domestic pressure to some extent. The high inventory in the upstream and midstream restricts soda ash prices [60]. - In December, the expectation of glass production line cold repair has resurfaced, and the implementation is to be determined, which will definitely affect the far - month pricing and market expectations. However, the near - month 01 contract will still follow the reality (delivery logic), with the key being the Hubei spot and warehouse receipt expectations. In reality, although the cold repair has accelerated recently and the daily melting volume is expected to decline further, the terminal has entered the off - season, and the inventory of futures, cash, and traders in Shahe and Hubei remains high, so there is still pressure on spot prices. Attention should be paid to the destocking degree of mid - stream inventory [85]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - Price Data: On December 8, 2025, the closing prices of rebar 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3117, 3123, and 3164 respectively, and those of hot - rolled coil 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3290, 3291, and 3302 respectively. The rebar and hot - rolled coil basis and month - spread data also showed certain changes [4]. - Ratio Data: The ratios of 01, 05, 10 rebar to 01, 05, 09 iron ore were all 4, and the ratios of 01, 05, 10 rebar to 01, 05, 09 coke were all 2 [15]. Iron Ore - Price Data: On December 8, 2025, the closing prices of 01, 05, and 09 contracts were 778.5, 760.5, and 737 respectively. The prices of some spot ores such as Rizhao PB powder, Rizhao Carajás fines, and Rizhao Super Special remained unchanged compared to December 5, but decreased compared to December 1 [20]. - Fundamental Data: As of December 5, 2025, the daily average hot metal production was 232.3, 45 - port desulfurization volume was 318.45, and the apparent demand for five major steel products was 864. Global shipments, Australian and Brazilian shipments, 45 - port arrivals, 45 - port inventory, 247 steel mill inventory, and 247 steel mill available days all showed certain changes compared to previous periods [23]. Coking Coal and Coke - Price Data: On December 8, 2025, the prices of various coking coal and coke contracts and their month - spreads showed slight changes. The immediate coking profit was 45 yuan/ton, and the import profits of different types of coal also changed to varying degrees [33][36]. Ferroalloys - Silicon Iron Data: On December 8, 2025, the silicon iron basis in Ningxia was - 24, and the prices of silicon iron in different regions such as Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Qinghai showed certain changes compared to previous periods [46]. - Silicon Manganese Data: On December 8, 2025, the silicon manganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 122, and the prices of silicon manganese in different regions such as Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Guizhou also showed certain changes [47]. Soda Ash - Price Data: On December 8, 2025, the prices of soda ash 01, 05, and 09 contracts were 1133, 1199, and 1254 respectively, and the month - spreads also changed compared to December 5 [61]. Glass - Price Data: On December 8, 2025, the prices of glass 01, 05, and 09 contracts were 1002, 1115, and 1176 respectively, and the month - spreads and basis also changed compared to December 5 [86]. - Sales Data: The daily sales rates of glass in Shahe, Hubei, East China, and South China showed certain fluctuations from November 29 to December 5, 2025 [87].