大炼化周报：芳烃市场有所降温，聚酯产业链价格重心下行-20260208

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the petrochemical industry, but it provides insights into price trends and market dynamics that could influence investment decisions. Core Insights - The report highlights a cooling in the aromatics market and a downward shift in the price focus of the polyester industry chain [1] - Brent crude oil's weekly average price was $67.33 per barrel, reflecting a decrease of 0.60% [2] - Domestic and international refining project price differentials have shown slight increases, with domestic projects at ¥2515.90 per ton (+0.37%) and international projects at ¥1104.12 per ton (+0.63%) [3] Refining Sector Summary - The report discusses geopolitical factors affecting oil prices, including U.S.-Iran relations and supply recovery from Kazakhstan and the U.S. [2] - Brent and WTI crude prices as of February 6, 2026, were $68.05 and $63.55 per barrel, respectively, showing declines from the previous week [15] - Domestic refined oil prices showed slight fluctuations, with diesel, gasoline, and aviation kerosene averaging ¥6270.57, ¥7588.29, and ¥5140.28 per ton, respectively [15] Chemical Sector Summary - The chemical sector experienced limited support from cost factors, leading to fluctuating prices for various chemical products [2] - Polyethylene prices showed slight fluctuations, with LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE averaging ¥9300.00, ¥6885.29, and ¥7600.00 per ton, respectively [54] - The report notes that the price of pure benzene increased slightly, with an average of ¥6150.00 per ton, reflecting a price differential of ¥2727.98 per ton [54] Polyester & Nylon Sector Summary - The polyester industry chain saw a price decline, with upstream costs weakening significantly [2] - The report indicates that the market for polyester filament yarn is experiencing a notable decrease in operating rates, leading to reduced demand [2] - Nylon filament prices have seen slight increases, but the price differential remains narrow [2] Market Performance of Major Refining Companies - The report provides stock performance data for six major refining companies, with notable weekly changes including Hengli Petrochemical (-5.29%) and Hengyi Petrochemical (+3.28%) [2] - Over the past month, stock performance varied significantly, with Rongsheng Petrochemical showing a +25.06% increase [2]