气温偏高需求疲弱，煤价延续下行走势

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [1] Core Views - The current high inventory levels at ports and the early release of downstream heating demand are contributing to a weak demand environment, leading to a downward trend in coal prices. The report anticipates that coal prices will maintain a fluctuating trend due to high temperatures across the country and competition from renewable energy sources [1][2] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the incremental insurance funds and suggests a focus on resource stocks, particularly recommending elastic coal stocks such as Haohua Energy and Guanghui Energy [2][37] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - During the week of December 15 to December 19, the spot price of thermal coal at ports decreased by 42 CNY/ton, closing at 703 CNY/ton. The average daily inflow to the four ports in the Bohai Rim was 1.6371 million tons, a decrease of 200,000 tons week-on-week, representing a decline of 10.95% [1] - The average daily outflow from the four ports was 1.5317 million tons, down by 100,000 tons week-on-week, a decrease of 6.19%. The total inventory at the ports increased to 29.652 million tons, up by 500,000 tons, an increase of 1.7% [1][32] Price Trends - As of December 19, the price of 5500 kcal thermal coal at Datong South Suburb decreased by 60 CNY/ton, closing at 560 CNY/ton. The price of 4000 kcal thermal coal in Inner Mongolia remained stable at 430 CNY/ton, while the price of 6000 kcal thermal coal in Yanzhou remained unchanged at 980 CNY/ton [16] - The Bohai Rim thermal coal price index fell by 4 CNY/ton, closing at 699 CNY/ton, while the Qinhuangdao port price index for 5500 kcal thermal coal decreased by 7 CNY/ton, closing at 702 CNY/ton [19] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report notes a decrease in both the inflow and outflow of coal at the Bohai Rim ports, indicating a weak demand environment. The number of anchored vessels in the area decreased by 16% to 63 vessels [27][32] - The report highlights that the current high inventory levels and limited demand release are contributing to the downward pressure on coal prices [1][2] Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on elastic coal stocks, particularly Haohua Energy and Guanghui Energy, which are considered undervalued [2][37]