Soochow Securities·2026-03-15 11:57Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight," indicating an expected outperformance of the industry index relative to the benchmark by more than 5% over the next six months [133]. Core Insights - The report highlights a divergence in pricing across various segments of the refining and chemical industry due to fluctuating oil prices. Domestic refining projects reported a price difference of 2,472 CNY/ton, up 357 CNY/ton (17%) week-on-week, while international projects saw a price difference of 2,948 CNY/ton, an increase of 1,148 CNY/ton (64%) [2]. - In the polyester sector, average prices for POY, FDY, and DTY were 8,779 CNY/ton, 9,057 CNY/ton, and 10,093 CNY/ton respectively, with week-on-week increases of 1,421 CNY/ton, 1,525 CNY/ton, and 1,639 CNY/ton. The average profit margins for these products also improved significantly [2]. - The report notes that the PX price averaged 1,284.7 USD/ton, up 258.7 USD/ton week-on-week, with a price difference from crude oil of 575.3 USD/ton, reflecting a 148.0 USD/ton increase [2]. Summary by Sections 2.1 Refining Index and Project Price Differences - Domestic refining projects reported a price difference of 2,472 CNY/ton, an increase of 357 CNY/ton (16.9%) week-on-week, while international projects reported a price difference of 2,948 CNY/ton, up 1,148 CNY/ton (63.8%) [2][12]. 2.2 Polyester Sector - The average prices for POY, FDY, and DTY were 8,779 CNY/ton, 9,057 CNY/ton, and 10,093 CNY/ton respectively, with significant week-on-week increases. The average profit margins for POY, FDY, and DTY were 311 CNY/ton, 230 CNY/ton, and 321 CNY/ton, reflecting substantial improvements [2][30][31]. 2.3 Refining Sector - Domestic gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices increased, with gasoline averaging 184 USD/barrel and diesel at 154 USD/barrel, both showing week-on-week increases [2][69]. 2.4 Chemical Sector - The PX price averaged 1,284.7 USD/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 258.7 USD/ton. The report also highlights various chemical products and their price movements, indicating a robust performance in the chemical sector [2][112][118].