国泰海通｜建筑：新增专项债发行加速，实物工作量待提升

Core Viewpoint - The acceleration of special bond issuance in the first five months of 2025 is expected to stabilize the physical workload in infrastructure construction, supported by a positive trend in the construction PMI [1][2]. Group 1: Special Bond Issuance - In the first five months of 2025, the issuance of special bonds reached 1.6336 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 40.7%, indicating a faster issuance pace [2]. - The issuance of special refinancing bonds totaled 1.6291 trillion yuan, with a significant concentration in the first quarter [2]. - The net financing amount of urban investment bonds in the first five months was -224.8 billion yuan, showing a decline compared to the same period in 2024 [2]. Group 2: Construction Industry Performance - The construction PMI stood at 51.0%, indicating continued expansion despite a 0.9 percentage point decrease from the previous month [3]. - The civil engineering activity index rose to 62.3%, reflecting an acceleration in project construction across various regions [3]. - The new orders index for the construction industry increased to 43.3%, while the input price index rose to 48.0%, suggesting a slight improvement in market conditions [3]. Group 3: Export and Price Trends - Exports in the first five months of 2025 reached 1.48 trillion USD, a year-on-year increase of 6%, with May exports at 316.1 billion USD, up 4.8% [4]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 3.3% year-on-year, with building material prices declining, which may help reduce costs in the construction sector [4].