Shanxi Securities·2025-12-24 08:35Investment Rating - The report maintains a "B" rating for the new materials sector, indicating a stable outlook with potential for recovery in the carbon fiber industry [2]. Core Insights - The carbon fiber industry is experiencing a price increase, confirming a bottoming out of the market and a potential recovery in demand. High-end carbon fiber demand is expected to rise significantly, particularly in wind power and aerospace applications, with actual consumption in China projected to reach 96,446 tons in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 71.89% [5][7]. - The new materials sector index decreased by 0.23% recently, outperforming the ChiNext index by 2.03%. Key segments such as industrial gases and biodegradable plastics showed positive growth, while semiconductor materials faced a decline [2][19]. Summary by Relevant Sections 1. Market Performance - The new materials sector index fell by 0.23%, while the ChiNext index dropped by 2.03%. Over the past five trading days, the synthetic biology index rose by 1.76%, industrial gases increased by 3.86%, and battery chemicals decreased by 2.87% [2][19]. 2. Price Tracking - Key prices include: - Valine: 13,700 CNY/ton (+4.98%) - Arginine: 20,950 CNY/ton (unchanged) - Methionine: 17,850 CNY/ton (-0.56%) - PLA (injection grade): 17,800 CNY/ton (unchanged) [3]. 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the carbon fiber sector, such as Jilin Chemical Fiber, Zhongfu Shenying, Zhongjian Technology, and Guangwei Composites, as they are expected to benefit from the recovery in high-end carbon fiber demand [7].