中金：一帆风正劲，关键材料国产化正当时

Core Viewpoint - The localization of key materials in China is accelerating, driven by national policies and significant R&D investments, positioning leading chemical companies for growth opportunities [1][3][4]. Group 1: Progress in Localization - China has made significant progress in the localization of key materials, particularly in high-performance fibers, engineering plastics, and semiconductor materials [3][9]. - Achievements in high-performance fibers include advancements in carbon fibers and aramid fibers, reaching international standards [3][9]. - In engineering plastics, major types such as nylon and polycarbonate have been fully localized, with significant strides in specialized engineering plastics [3][9]. - The semiconductor materials sector has seen notable advancements, with domestic companies achieving substantial market shares in chemical mechanical polishing liquids and silicon carbide substrates [3][9]. Group 2: Factors Supporting Acceleration - Three favorable factors are driving the acceleration of localization: strategic national policies, increased R&D investment, and China's dominance in advanced application scenarios [4][10][12]. - National policies have been established to support the development of strategic emerging industries, including new materials, with specific goals for self-sufficiency by 2025 [10]. - R&D expenditures in the chemical industry have surged from 7.7 billion yuan in 2013 to 85.2 billion yuan in 2024, marking an elevenfold increase [12]. - China's leadership in sectors like new energy vehicles and photovoltaics creates favorable conditions for the localization of key materials [12]. Group 3: Urgent Localization Needs - There are five critical fields with 26 key materials urgently needing localization, including semiconductor materials, advanced packaging materials, display materials, advanced electronic materials, and other advanced materials [5][17]. - Key materials with global market sizes exceeding $2 billion include photoresists and electronic specialty gases, while others fall within the $1-2 billion range [18][19]. - The semiconductor materials sector is particularly highlighted, with a focus on photoresists and precursor materials, which are essential for advanced manufacturing processes [20][31]. Group 4: Market Dynamics - The semiconductor photoresist market in mainland China is projected to reach $770 million in 2024, making it the largest globally [21]. - The growth of the advanced semiconductor photoresist market is driven by continuous upgrades in technology nodes and increased wafer production capacity [22]. - Domestic companies are making significant progress in developing advanced photoresists, with increasing demand from wafer manufacturers for localized solutions [30].