硫磺价格在博弈中震荡前行，绿色能源开年内外利好共振

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market - A" [4] Core Views - The sulfur price is experiencing fluctuations due to supply-demand dynamics, with a short-term supply guarantee not fundamentally altering the long-term tight resource situation. The expected global sulfur supply-demand gap for 2026 is projected to be -5.13 million tons, indicating a strategic revaluation of sulfur resources in the long term [2][16] - The recent restructuring between Sinopec and China Aviation Oil is expected to enhance the integration of oil refining and distribution, potentially accelerating the commercial use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in China [3][7] Summary by Sections 1. Core Insights of the Week - The market is witnessing a rebound in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $63.05 per barrel, reflecting a 3.7% increase. This is driven by geopolitical tensions affecting supply expectations [14] - The chemical sector is gaining attention due to a better-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) recovery, indicating potential for upward valuation in the sector [15] 2. Chemical Sector Performance - The basic chemical industry index increased by 3.7% in the week, outperforming major indices like the Shanghai Composite and ChiNext [21] - Among 26 sub-sectors, 25 experienced gains, with the top performers being modified plastics (+9.5%) and inorganic salts (+7.2%) [26] 3. Stock Performance in the Chemical Sector - In the basic chemical sector, 373 out of 424 stocks rose, with notable gainers including Prit (42.6%) and Sanfu (32.3%). Conversely, stocks like Evergrande High-Tech saw declines of 13.1% [28][29] 4. Investment Focus Areas - The report suggests focusing on four main investment lines: 1. Upstream resource assets with strong profit certainty, particularly in phosphorus and sulfur [16] 2. Supply-side optimization under "anti-involution" policies, targeting sectors with high concentration and price elasticity [17] 3. Low-valued leading stocks in the sector, as capital expenditure cycles slow down [18] 4. New productivity investments aligned with green energy and advanced materials [20]