短期EB高位震荡：BZ&EB周报-20260118

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - Weak pure benzene, strong styrene, with a high price difference maintained. In the short term, styrene exports continue to exceed expectations, and the downstream replenishment cycle has started, leading to a rapid market rebound. The market will mainly fluctuate at a high level in the short term. Due to continuous maintenance of overseas styrene plants in the first quarter, export negotiations continue, bringing marginal benefits to the market. Domestic shut - down styrene plants have no short - term restart plans, and new supply is limited. The resilience of the downstream 3S products exceeds expectations. After the styrene price increase, continuous buying has led to a short - term positive feedback loop in the market. This round of rebound is driven by styrene, pulling up the price of pure benzene. Currently, pure benzene still has significant physical pressure, but the long - term outlook is gradually improving. Attention should be paid to the opportunity of short - term price reduction after the reduction of pure benzene imports is realized [3][67]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Supply - Pure benzene domestic production: In December, 110,000 tons of capacity was under maintenance, and the maintenance volume remained at 110,000 tons in January (assuming a reduction of 45,000 tons due to the maintenance of Zhejiang Petrochemical). Major plants with large - scale maintenance include Sinochem Quanzhou, LIDONG, and Zhejiang Petrochemical. Some Shandong local refineries will increase their operating loads after solving the quota problem to make up for part of the production loss. In January, attention should be paid to the increase in pure benzene production from the new Basf Zhanjiang plant [3][67]. - Pure benzene imports: Although the overseas inventory pressure is still high, the overall import volume has decreased. The average monthly import volume of pure benzene from January to March 2026 is about 430,000 tons. The US - South Korea tariff still exists, but the US - Asia aromatics logistics may continue after the Spring Festival, which is estimated to affect 30,000 - 40,000 tons of pure benzene per month [3][67]. Demand - Styrene: In December, 85,000 tons of capacity was under maintenance, and 65,000 tons in January. After December, the plant operation gradually recovered. Attention should be paid to the increase in production from the start - up of Shandong Guoen Chemical's plant [3][67]. - Caprolactam: Negative feedback from CPL has begun, and factories are gradually reducing their loads. In December, 40,000 tons of capacity was expected to be under maintenance, and 60,000 tons in January, mainly at Fujian Yongrong, Tianchen, Hualu Hengsheng, and Xuyang Cangzhou. In December, attention should be paid to the commissioning of the Hengyi Qinzhou project, and in January, the expansion of Shaanxi Yangmei. Attention should also be paid to whether the recent profit recovery of caprolactam will lead to early restart of the plants [3][67]. - Phenol: The operation rate is gradually rising. In December, 30,000 tons of capacity was under maintenance, and 10,000 tons in January. The commissioning of the new Shandong Ruilin plant may be postponed [3][67]. - Aniline: In December, 70,000 tons of capacity was under maintenance, mainly at Ningbo Wanhua, Shanghai Covestro, and Chongqing Basf, with a maintenance loss of 77,000 tons. Some plants have extended their maintenance plans, and the operation in January may be lower than expected [3][67]. - Styrene downstream 3S products: The demand for styrene downstream 3S products exceeded expectations. Previously, it was thought that downstream factories had high inventory pressure and limited restocking ability. However, after the rapid market rise last week, downstream factories entered the restocking cycle. Currently, home appliance manufacturers are preparing for a good start after the Spring Festival, stimulating the restocking process in the industrial chain. Attention should be paid to the sustainability of the price increase of 3S products [3][67]. Valuation - Absolute price valuation: Based on the crude oil price of $60 per barrel, the reasonable valuation of the BZ2603 contract is 5300 - 5500 yuan/ton [3][67]. - EB processing fee: The profit will expand in the short term [3][67]. Strategy - Unilateral trading: Pay attention to the opportunity of short - selling BZ on rallies [3][67]. - Inter - delivery spread trading: Pay attention to the reverse spread of EB02 - 03 [3][67]. - Inter - commodity spread trading: Take short - term profit on the PX - BZ spread [3][67].