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万华化学签约欧洲电池大客户!
起点锂电· 2025-06-09 09:34AI Processing
锂电产业链又一企业加速布局欧洲市场! 6月5日消息, 万华化学与欧洲磷酸铁锂(LFP)电池制造商ElevenEs已于5月签署合作备忘录, 将携手在欧洲建立本地化的电池正 极材料供应链。 根据协议,万华化学将向ElevenEs供应LFP正极材料、PVDF粘合剂、NMP(N-甲基-2-吡咯烷酮)溶剂等关键电池材料,并为后者 塞尔维亚生产基地提供全球供应链支持。 未来,双方还计划在电动汽车、储能系统等领域展开更广泛合作。 起点锂电了解到, ElevenEs是塞尔维亚一家电池制造商,由 Al Pack集团拆分而来,自2019年开始 一直对磷酸铁锂电池进行研 发,在2022年生产出欧洲首款同时也是当时 欧洲最大的磷酸铁锂电池原型。 2023年4月,ElevenEs专门生产磷酸铁锂电池的旗舰工厂,在塞尔维亚的苏博蒂察正式开业。目前,ElevenEs 正计划建设一座年产 能1GWh的磷酸铁锂电池"超级工厂",并进一步将产能扩产至8GWh。 行业认为,磷酸铁锂电池在欧洲市场获得较大的关注,对于 ElevenEs而言,正是推动生产的好时机。同时对于 万华化学来说,与 ElevenEs的合作 有利于海外业绩的增长,并强化其全球竞 ...
基础化工行业周报:潮玩产业规模增长带动新消费需求,色母粒、颜料行业有望长期受益-20250609
EBSCN· 2025-06-09 09:16
Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the basic chemical industry [4] Core Insights - The rise of the trendy toy industry in China is driving new consumer demand, benefiting the color masterbatch and pigment industries in the long term. The market for pan-entertainment toys has surpassed 100 billion yuan, expected to reach 101.8 billion yuan in 2024 and exceed 200 billion yuan by 2029 [1][20] - The global color masterbatch market is projected to grow from 94.686 billion yuan in 2023 to 129.834 billion yuan by 2029, with a CAGR of 5.21% from 2023 to 2029 [1][26] - High-performance organic pigments are becoming a new trend in the industry due to their superior properties and high technical barriers, with leading companies like BASF and Clariant dominating the international market [2][40] Summary by Sections Trendy Toy Industry - The trendy toy industry in China is experiencing significant growth, leading to increased demand for color masterbatches and pigments. The market is expected to grow from 101.8 billion yuan in 2024 to 212.1 billion yuan by 2029 [1][20] Color Masterbatch Industry - Color masterbatches are a new type of polymer composite coloring material, crucial for the production of plastic products. The global market for color masterbatches reached 94.686 billion yuan in 2023, with China accounting for 37.041 billion yuan [1][26] - The industry is characterized by a low concentration of firms, with around 4,500 companies in China, and major players like Meilian New Materials and Baolidi are gradually entering the international market [27][28] Organic Pigment Industry - The organic pigment market is expanding, with high-performance organic pigments gaining traction due to their superior durability and environmental compliance. The market is expected to benefit from stricter environmental regulations and the exit of smaller players [2][39] - Major domestic companies in the organic pigment sector include Baihehua and Qicai Chemical, which are focusing on high-performance products to capture market share [45][46]
EB:供需边际转弱库存止降,关注原料共振机会
Guang Fa Qi Huo· 2025-06-09 08:42
Report Title - Benzene Ethylene Weekly Report: EB: Supply-demand margin weakens, inventory stops falling, focus on raw material resonance opportunities [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - Although there is a strong expectation of OPEC+ production increase, the macro - environment is stable, and the peak season boosts, so oil prices maintain a volatile trend. On the pure benzene side, both domestic supply and demand increase, but supply increases more than demand. Due to the non - opening of the America - Asia arbitrage window and the successive return of maintenance devices in Japan and South Korea, high imports are expected to continue. The destocking of pure benzene port inventory is difficult, with relatively large year - on - year pressure, which drags down the styrene price. For styrene, weekly supply increases while demand decreases. Some upstream devices will resume production in June, and some downstream sectors enter the off - season. There are pressures in terms of profit and inventory on the 3S side, so it is difficult to effectively drive the styrene price. Styrene inventory stops falling and accumulates this week, and is expected to enter a volatile stage, mainly focusing on the absolute year - on - year level. Currently, the estimated valuation of styrene is still high. Considering the fundamentals of pure benzene, the valuation regression probably requires a downward correction of styrene. Therefore, maintain a short - selling idea for styrene, pay attention to raw material resonance opportunities in terms of rhythm, and be vigilant against macro risks [3] Strategy Recommendations Futures Strategy - Maintain a short - selling idea for styrene, with the upper resistance level for the near - month contract at 7400 [4] Option Strategy - Sell EB2507 - C - 7500 [4] Summary by Directory Pure Benzene 2025 Production and Investment Plan - Multiple companies in different provinces have plans for pure benzene, styrene, and their downstream products in 2025. For example, Yulong Petrochemical in Shandong has a 100 - million - ton pure benzene production plan from 2024Q4 - 2025 and a 50 - million - ton styrene production plan in 2025Q1 [6] 2025 May - July Device Dynamics - Many companies' devices have maintenance plans from May to July 2025, such as Hubei Jin'ao's device, which stopped for maintenance on March 11 and is expected to restart in mid - May [8] Supply, Demand, and Inventory - From May to July 2025, the planned new pure benzene production capacity is about 1.33 million tons/year, and the downstream new production capacity is about 400,000 tons/year. The planned pure benzene shutdown involves a production capacity of 4.46 million tons/year, and the downstream shutdown production capacity is about 5.89 million tons/year. The net supply reduction is about 239,000 tons, and the net demand reduction is about 341,000 tons. Overall, inventory is expected to accumulate [9] Price and Profit - The prices of pure benzene in different regions and the price differences between different regions are presented in the report. The toluene disproportionation profit is relatively low [15] Downstream Situation - The weighted downstream operating rate of pure benzene has recently declined slightly. The styrene profit has rebounded significantly, while the profits of other products are still weak [36][43] Styrene and Its Downstream Spot and Futures - The spot price, basis, and monthly spread of styrene are presented in the report [53] Supply - The monthly and weekly production, operating rate, and profit of styrene are shown. Asia has multiple styrene device exits, and China is gradually changing from a net importer to a net exporter of styrene [58][70] Inventory - Styrene port inventory has stopped falling and continued to accumulate [71] Downstream Situation - The 3S production capacity growth rate is high, intensifying industry competition. The estimated weekly styrene consumption converted from 3S production has decreased. The downstream prices have weakened, and the profits are under pressure. The high - production inventory is higher year - on - year, indicating possible demand transmission resistance. After the implementation of tariffs, exports are likely to be restricted, and domestic demand should focus on subsidy stimulation [76][81][92]
行业周报:2025年印度钾肥大合同价敲定349美元/吨,有望提振钾肥景气
KAIYUAN SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 08:15
Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The 2025 Indian potash fertilizer contract price has been set at $349 per ton, which is expected to boost the potash fertilizer market [4][20] - The domestic potassium chloride market is experiencing limited supply and tight circulation, with domestic potassium chloride production reduced and inventory at low levels [21][22] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The chemical industry index outperformed the CSI 300 index by 1.73% this week [15] - The CCPI (China Chemical Product Price Index) reported 4033 points, down 1.08% from last week [17] Key Product Tracking - The price difference for polyester filament POY has expanded, while the price of chlorantraniliprole 97% continues to rise [29] - The domestic potassium chloride market is characterized by limited supply and cautious purchasing behavior from downstream buyers [21][22] Recommended and Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include Salt Lake Co., and Yaqi International; beneficiary stocks include Cangge Mining and Dongfang Iron Tower [27] - Other recommended stocks span various sectors including chemical leaders and fluorine chemicals [5]
万华化学,签约锂电大客户!
鑫椤锂电· 2025-06-09 07:49
关注公众号,点击公众号主页右上角" ··· ",设置星标 "⭐" ,关注 鑫椤锂电 资讯~ 本文来源:储能前沿 根据协议, 万华将向ElevenEs供应LFP正极材料、PVDF粘合剂、 NMP(N-甲基-2-吡咯烷酮)溶剂 等 关键电池材料 , 并为后者塞尔维亚生产基地提供全球供应链支持。 相较于今年3月,万华通过旗下万华化学集团电池科技有限公司与IBU-tec 先进材料公司签署在欧合作开 发LFP电池材料的协议,本次合作标志着万华自主产能正式独立进军欧洲电池材料市场。 万华化学表示,此次合作是其全球化战略的重要一步。未来,双方还计划在电动汽车、储能系统等领域展 开更广泛合作。 日前, 万华化学 与欧洲磷酸铁锂电池制造商ElevenEs已于5月签署 合作备忘录 。 会议详情 I C C S I N O END 会议主办: 鑫椤资讯 会议时间: 2025年7月8-9日(8号报到) 会议地点: 中国·上海 会议咨询: 19921233064(微信同) 据了解, ElevenEs总部位于塞尔维亚 北部城市苏博蒂察,于2023年开发出欧洲首款LFP电池。今年5 月,该公司发布一款面向电动车和工业设备的新型电芯产品,具 ...
2025年印度钾肥大合同价敲定349美元/吨,有望提振钾肥景气 | 投研报告
Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the 2025 Indian potash contract price has been set at $349 per ton, which may boost the potash market's prosperity [2] - The transaction between Belarus and India's IPL involves a shipment of 650,000 tons, with the price being $70 per ton higher than the 2024 Indian contract price and $76 per ton higher than the 2024 Chinese import contract price [2] - Domestic potash prices are currently tight, with 60% potash self-delivery prices ranging from 2800 to 2830 RMB per ton, and market prices for 57% powder around 2400 to 2450 RMB per ton [2] Group 2 - The supply side shows limited circulation of potash due to reduced domestic production and low inventory levels, with port inventories at 2.062 million tons as of May 30 [2] - Demand for potash is currently weak, with cautious replenishment from buyers, but the low domestic inventory and the new Indian contract price may stimulate market activity [2] - Recommended stocks include Salt Lake Co. and Yara International, while benefiting stocks include Zangge Mining and Oriental Tower [2] Group 3 - A significant development in the nylon industry was reported, with the launch of a 100,000 tons/year acetonitrile facility by China Pingmei Shenma Group, marking a breakthrough in the production of key raw materials for nylon 66 [3] - The establishment of this facility is expected to reshape the nylon industry landscape in China [3] Group 4 - Recommended stocks in the chemical sector include Wanhu Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, Hengli Petrochemical, and others, while benefiting stocks span various sectors including fluorine chemicals and new materials [4][5]
东海证券晨会纪要-20250609
Donghai Securities· 2025-06-09 05:51
Group 1: Oil and Petrochemical Industry - OPEC+ is continuing to increase production, which may put pressure on oil prices. The report suggests that despite short-term bearish sentiment due to trade wars, the domestic petrochemical industry maintains a cost advantage due to improved cost structures [6][7]. - The report recommends focusing on upstream resource companies like China National Petroleum and China National Offshore Oil Corporation, as oil prices are expected to recover after hitting seasonal lows in Q2 [6][7]. - The marine oil service industry is projected to maintain stable capital expenditures, with domestic reserves and production continuing to grow. Companies like CNOOC Engineering and Bohai Drilling are highlighted for their low valuations and advanced technology [7]. Group 2: Automotive Industry - Changan Automobile reported a wholesale sales volume of 224,300 units in May 2025, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 8.47% and a year-on-year increase of 17.65%. The cumulative sales volume for the first five months of 2025 reached 1.1202 million units, up 1.00% year-on-year [8][9]. - The indirect controlling shareholder, China Ordnance Equipment Group, has received approval for a restructuring plan, which is expected to enhance Changan's strategic position and operational efficiency [10][11]. - The report anticipates significant growth in Changan's electric vehicle segment, with a projected increase in sales driven by new model launches and international expansion [9][11]. Group 3: Employment and Economic Indicators - The U.S. non-farm payrolls added 139,000 jobs in May 2025, slightly above expectations, but the report notes a downward revision in previous months' data, indicating potential underlying weaknesses in the labor market [12][13]. - The service sector remains the primary contributor to job growth, while the manufacturing sector shows signs of cooling, likely due to declining retail demand [14][15]. - Despite stable unemployment rates, the report highlights rising wage growth, which may complicate the Federal Reserve's decision-making regarding interest rate cuts [15]. Group 4: Macro Economic Outlook - The report expresses optimism for the recovery of the consumer services sector, technology, and cyclical leaders, suggesting a potential reversal in these areas [16][19]. - Global asset performance shows a rebound in stock markets, with commodities like oil and gold also experiencing price increases due to improved trade relations and monetary policy adjustments [16][17]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring macroeconomic indicators, including manufacturing PMI and industrial output, to gauge future economic trends [19].
中际旭创等多股上周获融资资金买入额超20亿元丨资金流向周报
Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.13% to close at 3385.36 points, with a weekly high of 3391.45 points [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index increased by 1.42% to 10183.7 points, reaching a peak of 10223.56 points [1] - The ChiNext Index saw a 2.32% rise, closing at 2039.44 points, with a maximum of 2053.56 points [1] - Global markets showed positive trends, with the Nasdaq Composite up by 2.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by 1.17%, and the S&P 500 up by 1.5% [1] - In the Asia-Pacific region, the Hang Seng Index increased by 2.16%, while the Nikkei 225 Index fell by 0.59% [1] New Stock Issuance - One new stock was issued last week: Haiyang Technology (603382.SH) on June 3, 2025 [2] Margin Trading - The total margin trading balance in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 18031.89 billion yuan, with a financing balance of 17910.03 billion yuan and a securities lending balance of 121.86 billion yuan [3] - The margin trading balance increased by 76.38 billion yuan compared to the previous week [3] - The Shanghai market's margin trading balance was 9158.66 billion yuan, up by 26.18 billion yuan, while the Shenzhen market's balance was 8873.23 billion yuan, increasing by 50.21 billion yuan [3] - A total of 3408 stocks had margin buying, with 23 stocks exceeding 1 billion yuan in buying amount, led by Dongfang Caifu, Zhongji Xuchuang, and Sifang Precision, with amounts of 28.21 billion yuan, 26.46 billion yuan, and 24.72 billion yuan respectively [3][4] Fund Issuance - A total of 15 new funds were issued last week, including various bond and ETF funds [5] - Notable new funds include Jiahe Panheng Bond D, Ping An ChiNext ETF Link E, and others [5][6] Company Buybacks - Eleven companies announced share buybacks last week, with the highest amounts from Shudao Equipment, Tonghe Pharmaceutical, and others [7] - The top three industries by buyback amount were machinery equipment, pharmaceuticals, and basic chemicals [7]
长江期货聚烯烃周报-20250609
Chang Jiang Qi Huo· 2025-06-09 02:22
Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views Plastic - Market expectations are weak, and it is expected to fluctuate narrowly. The short - term cost of international oil price increases may support the price. However, the downstream demand is weak, and the fundamentals maintain a pattern of high production capacity, low profit, and weak demand. It is expected that the plastic 2509 contract will fluctuate narrowly in the short term, with a reference range of 6950 - 7100 [4]. PP - Inventory accumulates, and the market is expected to fluctuate weakly. The short - term cost of international oil price increases may support the price, but the supply - side benefits are offset, and the demand is weak. The inventory accumulation exerts great pressure on the market. It is expected that PP2509 will maintain a weakly fluctuating trend in the short term, with a reference range of 6850 - 7200 [6]. Summary by Directory Plastic Market Changes - On June 6, the closing price of the plastic main contract was 7066 yuan/ton, a decrease of 106 yuan/ton from last week. LDPE average price was 9216.67 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 0.55%. HDPE average price was 8062.50 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.40%. The average price of LLDPE (7042) in South China was 7414.12 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.43%. The LLDPE South China basis was 348.12 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 19.10%, and the 6 - 9 month spread was - 37 yuan/ton (- 27) [4][8]. Fundamental Changes - **Cost and Profit**: WTI crude oil closed at 64.77 US dollars/barrel, an increase of 3.98 US dollars/barrel from last week. Brent crude oil closed at 66.65 US dollars/barrel, an increase of 4.04 US dollars/barrel from last week. The price of anthracite at the Yangtze River port was 980 yuan/ton (unchanged). The profit of oil - based PE was - 205 yuan/ton, a decrease of 57 yuan/ton from last week, and the profit of coal - based PE was 1212 yuan/ton, an increase of 10 yuan/ton from last week [4]. - **Supply**: The production start - up rate of Chinese polyethylene was 77.41%, an increase of 0.64 percentage points from last week. The weekly polyethylene output was 59.73 tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.43%. The maintenance loss this week was 12.04 tons, a decrease of 1.47 tons from last week [4]. - **Demand**: The overall domestic agricultural film start - up rate was 12.89%, a decrease of 0.09% from last week. The PE packaging film start - up rate was 48.89%, an increase of 0.30% from last week, and the PE pipe start - up rate was 30.83%, a decrease of 1.00% from last week [4]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of plastic enterprises was 58.27 tons, a decrease of 1.71 tons from last week [4]. Key Data Tracking - **Month - spread**: The 1 - 6 month spread on June 6, 2025, was 8 yuan/ton (a change of 35 yuan/ton); the 6 - 9 month spread was - 37 yuan/ton (- 27); the 9 - 1 month spread was 29 yuan/ton (- 8) [15]. - **Spot Price**: The spot prices of different varieties and regions of polyethylene showed different changes, with some increasing and some decreasing [16][17]. - **Cost**: Crude oil prices rebounded, and it is expected to maintain a low - level fluctuating trend. The anthracite market was weak [19]. - **Profit**: It is expected that the profit of oil - based PE and coal - based PE will run weakly [22]. - **Supply**: The production start - up rate increased, and the output increased slightly. There were many maintenance losses this week [25]. - **2025 Production Plan**: Many companies have new production capacity plans in 2025, with a total planned production capacity of 543 [27]. - **Maintenance Statistics**: Multiple enterprises had equipment maintenance, with different parking and start - up times [28]. - **Demand**: The agricultural film peak season has passed, and the start - up rates of packaging film and pipes are average. The market trading atmosphere is light [29]. - **Downstream Production Ratio**: The production ratio of linear film is the highest, and there are differences between the current ratios of some products and the annual average levels [33]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of plastic enterprises decreased [35]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: The number of polyethylene warehouse receipts was 5254 hands, a decrease of 5 hands from last week [42]. PP Market Changes - On June 6, the closing price of polypropylene 2509 was 6925 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan/ton from last week. The polypropylene market first fell and then rose this week, with the price center of gravity moving slightly downward and the amplitude narrowing [46]. Fundamental Changes - **Cost and Profit**: WTI crude oil closed at 64.77 US dollars/barrel, an increase of 3.98 US dollars/barrel from last week. Brent crude oil closed at 66.65 US dollars/barrel, an increase of 4.04 US dollars/barrel from last week. The price of anthracite at the Yangtze River port was 980 yuan/ton (unchanged). The profit of oil - based PP was 31.70 yuan/ton, a decrease of 53.54 yuan/ton from last week, and the profit of coal - based PP was 914.60 yuan/ton, a decrease of 75.95 yuan/ton from last week [6]. - **Supply**: The start - up rate of Chinese PP petrochemical enterprises was 75.44%, a decrease of 1.39 percentage points from last week. The weekly output of PP pellets reached 75.83 tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.79%, and the weekly output of PP powder reached 7.36 tons, a month - on - month increase of 26.57% [6]. - **Demand**: The average downstream start - up rate was 50.01% (- 0.28%). The start - up rate of plastic weaving was 44.70% (- 0.50%), the start - up rate of BOPP was 60.41% (+ 0.65%), the start - up rate of injection molding was 56.09% (- 0.08%), and the start - up rate of pipes was 36.13% (- 0.14%) [6]. - **Inventory**: The domestic polypropylene inventory was 60.51 tons (+ 9.36%), with an overall increase in inventory pressure. The inventory of two major oil companies increased by 11.03% month - on - month, the inventory of traders increased by 8.45% month - on - month, and the port inventory increased by 2.31% month - on - month [6]. Key Data Tracking - **Downstream Spot Price**: The prices of different PP products and related products showed different changes [47]. - **Basis**: On June 6, the spot price of polypropylene reported by Shengyi.com was 7380 yuan/ton (- 13.33), with a slight month - on - month increase. The PP basis was 455 yuan/ton (- 63), and the basis strengthened. The 5 - 9 month spread was - 57 yuan/ton (+ 1), and the month spread widened [49]. - **Month - spread**: The 1 - 5 month spread on June 6, 2025, was 9 yuan/ton (a change of 24 yuan/ton); the 5 - 9 month spread was - 57 yuan/ton (1); the 9 - 1 month spread was 48 yuan/ton (- 25) [56]. - **Cost**: Crude oil prices rebounded, and it is expected to maintain a low - level fluctuating trend. The anthracite market was weak [58]. - **Profit**: The profit of oil - based PP and coal - based PP decreased [60]. - **Supply**: The start - up rate decreased, but the output of pellets and powder increased [64]. - **2025 Second - Quarter Production Plan**: Multiple enterprises have new production capacity plans in the second quarter of 2025, with a total planned production capacity of 427.5 [68]. - **Maintenance Statistics**: Many enterprises' production lines have long - term or short - term maintenance, with many of the start - up times undetermined [70]. - **Demand**: The overall downstream start - up rate decreased slightly, and the start - up rates of different industries showed different changes [72]. - **Demand (Product Proportion)**: The proportions of different PP products showed different changes [75]. - **Import and Export Profit**: The import profit of polypropylene was - 569.19 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 26.34 US dollars/ton from last week. The export profit was 6.78 US dollars/ton, an increase of 3.52 US dollars/ton from last week. The import window is closed, and the export window is open [76]. - **Inventory**: The domestic polypropylene inventory increased, and the inventories of different sectors all increased. The finished product inventory of large plastic - weaving enterprises decreased, and the BOPP raw material inventory decreased [78][81]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: On June 6, the number of polypropylene warehouse receipts was 4885 hands, a decrease of 149 hands from last week [85].
基础化工行业化工新材料周报:生物航煤(SAF)价格上涨,制冷剂价格维持高位
Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The price of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has increased, with the latest European FOB price at $1898 per ton, up 6.51% week-on-week and 2.37% year-to-date [3][12] - Refrigerant prices remain high, with R22 at 36000 CNY per ton, R32 at 51000 CNY per ton, and R134a at 48500 CNY per ton, all stable compared to the previous week [4][12] - The demand for high-performance fibers and lightweight materials is expected to rise due to advancements in robotics and the low-altitude economy [5][40] Summary by Sections 1. Sub-industry Tracking - SAF prices have risen significantly, reflecting strong demand and supply dynamics [3][12] - Refrigerant prices are stable but have shown significant year-on-year increases, enhancing profitability [4][12] - The market for high-performance fibers, such as carbon fiber and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), is gaining attention due to their applications in various industries [5][40] 2. Electronic Chemicals - The electronic chemicals sector is characterized by a wide variety of specialized products, with a focus on wet electronic chemicals, photoresists, and electronic gases [14][17] - The market is experiencing a shift towards domestic production due to policy support and import substitution trends [21][24] 3. New Production Forces - Carbon fiber and UHMWPE are highlighted as key materials benefiting from the low-altitude economy and robotics industry [36][40] - PEEK materials are increasingly used in humanoid robots, with significant growth in market demand [41][40] 4. Lithium Battery/Storage Materials - Conductive agents like carbon black and carbon nanotubes are essential for lithium battery materials, with current market prices reflecting a downward trend [44][47] - Sodium-ion battery materials are gaining traction due to their cost advantages and potential applications in large-scale energy storage [47][48] 5. Renewable and Modified Plastics - The market for renewable plastics is expanding, driven by environmental concerns and increasing recycling rates [64][68] - Special engineering plastics are in demand across various sectors, including automotive and aerospace, due to their superior performance characteristics [64][68] 6. Coatings, Inks, and Pigments - The demand for new functional coating materials is rising, supported by growth in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors [71][72] 7. Market Performance - The basic chemical industry has shown resilience, with a 2.65% increase in the index, outperforming the broader market [75][81]