Huaan Securities·2026-02-26 05:47Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is upgraded to "Overweight" [3] Core Insights - The chemical industry is expected to experience a recovery driven by both cyclical and growth factors, with a focus on organic silicon, PTA, polyester filament, caprolactam, spandex, vitamins, sweeteners, refrigerants, and phosphorus chemicals [7] - The organic silicon industry is entering a recovery phase, with new applications becoming the core growth driver. From 2019 to 2024, domestic DMC capacity expanded rapidly, leading to temporary oversupply and declining prices. However, with no new capacity expected in 2025 and increasing demand from sectors like new energy vehicles and photovoltaics, the supply-demand balance is improving [7] - The PTA and polyester filament industries are approaching a turning point, with the expansion cycle nearing its end. The demand side is expected to continue growing, supported by easing trade tensions and improved external demand [7] - The introduction of quota policies is expected to lead refrigerants into a high prosperity cycle, with supply constraints and stable demand growth from markets like heat pumps and cold chain logistics [9] - The synthetic biology sector is poised for explosive growth, driven by the transition to low-energy products and breakthroughs in non-grain bio-based materials [9] - OLED technology is accelerating its penetration into various display sizes, supported by policy measures aimed at fostering the new display industry [10] - The demand for high-frequency and low-loss electronic resins is increasing due to the rise of AI infrastructure, with AI server shipments expected to grow significantly [11] - The electronic chemicals sector is benefiting from the expansion of wafer production capacity, with increasing demand for key materials like photoresists and packaging materials [12] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The chemical sector's overall performance ranked 14th with a weekly change of 0.78%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.38 percentage points [6][21] - Key stocks such as Honghe Technology and Zhongcai Technology saw significant price increases due to rising demand in AI servers and high-speed network equipment [6] Supply-Side Tracking - A total of 155 companies in the chemical industry had their production capacities affected, with 4 new repairs and 7 restarts reported [14] Key Industry Dynamics - BlueStar announced the acquisition of Elkem's core organic silicon assets, marking a strategic move to enhance its position in the global organic silicon industry [34] - The first biofuel blending policy in China was approved, allowing for local blending and reducing reliance on imports [34]