Report Investment Rating - The overall outlook for the black building materials industry is "oscillating" [8][10][11][12][13][15][16][18][19]. Core Viewpoints - The coal mine production restriction expectation cannot be falsified in the short term, the coking coal supply is still shrinking, the steel inventory is low, and there is a strong expectation of production restriction before major events, which strongly supports the price. In a stable fundamental state, there may be a resonance between macro - positive policies and the industry in the future. Recently, the black market has been highly volatile and will mainly oscillate within the current range before new drivers emerge [3]. Summary by Category Iron Element - Supply: Overseas mine shipments decreased slightly month - on - month, and the arrival volume at 45 ports dropped to the level of the same period last year, with relatively stable supply and no obvious increase [3]. - Demand: The profitability rate of steel enterprises reached the highest level in the same period of the past three years. Due to regular maintenance, the molten iron output decreased slightly but remained at a high level year - on - year. The possibility of production reduction due to profit reasons is small in the short term. Attention should be paid to whether there are production restriction policies in the second half of the month [3]. - Inventory: The total inventory in the iron ore port area increased due to the concentrated arrival of sea - floating cargoes, but the inventory accumulation range was limited [3]. - Outlook: The fundamental negative drivers are limited, and the price is expected to oscillate in the future [3]. Carbon Element - Supply: Some coal mines in the main production areas reduced production due to factors such as changing working faces and over - production checks, and some coal mines actively stopped or reduced production. Although the Mongolian coal customs clearance remained at a high level, there were restrictions on some traders' haulage recently, which may affect future customs clearance [4]. - Demand: The coke output was temporarily stable, and the rigid demand for coking coal was strong. Downstream enterprises mainly purchased on demand, and the inventory of some coal mines had started to accumulate, increasing the wait - and - see sentiment in the spot market [4]. - Outlook: Under supply disturbances, the short - term supply - demand relationship is tight, and the futures price is expected to be more likely to rise than to fall in the short term [4]. Alloys - Manganese Silicate: The cost support was continuously strengthened by the continuous increase in coke prices. The wait - and - see sentiment in the manganese ore market increased, and the port ore prices remained firm. The downstream demand was still resilient, but the supply - demand relationship might gradually become looser. The price is expected to oscillate in the short term [4]. - Ferrosilicon: The output is expected to increase rapidly. The downstream steel - making demand is still resilient, and the supply - demand relationship is healthy. The price is expected to oscillate in the short term [4]. Glass - Demand: In the off - season, demand declined, deep - processing orders decreased month - on - month, and the number of days of raw - sheet inventory increased month - on - month. After the futures price dropped, the spot market sentiment declined, and the upstream production and sales decreased significantly [5]. - Supply: One production line was still waiting to produce glass. The upstream inventory decreased slightly, with no prominent internal contradictions but more market sentiment disturbances [5]. - Outlook: Although the cost support strengthened due to the recent increase in coal prices, the fundamentals were still weak. The futures and spot prices are expected to oscillate widely in the short term [5]. Steel - Core Logic: The Sino - US tariff suspension is expected to maintain export resilience. The arrival of delivery resources may increase supply pressure. Terminal demand is weak, and the inventory of five major steel products is accumulating. The fundamental situation has marginally weakened, but the low inventory and potential production - restriction disturbances before the parade still support the short - term futures price [10]. - Outlook: Focus on steel mill production - restriction and terminal demand [10]. Iron Ore - Core Logic: Port trading volume slightly decreased. Spot market prices rose. Overseas mine shipments decreased slightly, and the arrival volume at 45 ports returned to last year's level. Steel enterprise profitability reached a three - year high, and the molten iron output decreased slightly. The port inventory increased due to concentrated arrivals, with limited inventory accumulation [10]. - Outlook: With high demand and stable supply, the price is expected to oscillate [11]. Scrap Steel - Core Logic: The average price of crushed scrap in East China increased slightly. The supply decreased as the shipping willingness was low. The demand increased as the electric - furnace profit was good, and the total daily consumption increased slightly. The factory inventory decreased slightly, and the available inventory days were at a low level [12]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate [12]. Coke - Core Logic: Futures prices were strong due to production - restriction rumors. Spot prices increased. After five rounds of price increases, coke production was stable. Downstream steel mills had good profits and high production enthusiasm, and the iron - water output remained high. The supply - demand structure was tight, and the price was still supported [13]. - Outlook: The market has started the sixth round of price increases, and attention should be paid to possible parade - related production - restriction policies [13]. Coking Coal - Core Logic: Futures prices were strong due to supply disturbances. Spot prices were stable. Supply was affected by production - reduction factors in the main production areas and potential customs - clearance restrictions on Mongolian coal. Demand was firm, and some coal mines had started to accumulate inventory, increasing the wait - and - see sentiment [15]. - Outlook: Supply recovery is expected to be slow, and the futures price is likely to rise in the short term [15]. Soda Ash - Core Logic: The market's expectation of supply reduction increased. Supply capacity was not cleared, and production was at a high level. Demand for heavy soda decreased, and light - soda downstream procurement was weak. The long - term oversupply pattern remained unchanged, and there was significant short - term delivery pressure [18]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate widely in the short term and decline in the long term to promote capacity reduction [18]. Manganese Silicate - Core Logic: The futures price was under pressure due to increased supply. The spot price was firm. The cost increased, and the supply - demand relationship might gradually become looser. Attention should be paid to anti - involution policies [18]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate in the short term, with limited upward space in the long term [18]. Ferrosilicon - Core Logic: The futures price oscillated as production recovery accelerated. The spot price was supported by cost. Supply was expected to increase, and demand from the steel - making and metal - magnesium industries was resilient. Attention should be paid to anti - involution policies [19]. - Outlook: The price is expected to oscillate in the short term, and the long - term fundamentals have potential concerns [19].

投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2011】1778 号 宝城期货螺纹钢早报（2025 年 8 月 12 日） ◼ 品种观点参考 时间周期说明：短期为一周以内、中期为两周至一月 | 品种 | 短期 | 中期 | 日内 | 观点参考 | 核心逻辑概要 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 螺纹 2510 | 震荡 | 震荡 | 震荡 偏弱 | 关注 MA20 一线支撑 | 供需格局弱稳，钢价延续震荡 | 说明： 1.有夜盘的品种以夜盘收盘价为起始价格，无夜盘的品种以昨日收盘价为起始价格，当日日盘收盘价为终点价格， 计算涨跌幅度。 2.跌幅大于 1%为下跌，跌幅 0~1%为震荡偏弱，涨幅 0~1%为震荡偏强，涨幅大于 1%为上涨。 3.震荡偏强/偏弱只针对日内观点，短期和中期不做区分。 ◼ 行情驱动逻辑 限产力度不及预期，原料强势带动钢价震荡走高，但螺纹钢供需格局延续弱稳运行态势，建筑 钢厂复产，螺纹钢周产量大幅回升，且品种吨钢利润较好，供应压力在增。与此同时，螺纹钢需求 有所改善，高频指标环比增加，但下游行业并未好转，淡季需求改善持续性存疑。总之，限产预期 兑现，力度不及 ...

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The document does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core View Last week, the black - series was affected by supply - side disturbance expectations and showed a volatile and slightly stronger performance. Currently in the off - season, the demand for finished products continued to weaken month - on - month. Although the inventory showed seasonal accumulation, the contradiction was not prominent. Starting from mid - August, northern regions strengthened production restrictions, supporting the steel price to remain firm. It is expected that the short - term RB01 contract will fluctuate between the valley - electricity cost (3241) and the flat - electricity cost (3369), and cautious operation is recommended. [5][6] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Conclusion and Balance Sheet - **Steel Price and Inventory**: Last week, domestic steel spot prices rebounded slightly. As of August 7, the overall output of five major steel products increased by 1.79 tons, the factory inventory increased by 3.34 tons, and the social inventory increased by 20.113 tons. The apparent demand was 845.74 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.29 tons. [5] - **Profit**: As of August 8, the cash - inclusive cost of long - process production of rebar in East China was 3114 yuan, with a profit of about 196 yuan; the profit of long - process hot - rolled coil was about 236 yuan. For electric furnaces in East China, the flat - electricity cost was about 3369 yuan, and the valley - electricity cost was about 3241 yuan. The flat - electricity profit of rebar was about - 129 yuan, and the valley - electricity profit was about - 1 yuan. [5] - **Scrap Steel**: As of August 7, the price of scrap steel in Zhangjiagang was 2140 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 10 yuan/ton. The capacity utilization rate of 89 independent electric arc furnace enterprises was 34.8%, a month - on - month increase of 1.3 percentage points. The daily consumption of 255 sample steel mills was 55.2 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.4 tons. The daily arrival of 255 sample steel mills was 49 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 4.6 tons, a decrease of 8.6%. The scrap steel inventory of 255 steel enterprises totaled 465.5 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 12.6 tons, a decrease of 2.6%. [6] 3.2 Supply and Demand Fundamentals - **Macro Data**: In the first half of 2025, enterprise (institution) loans increased by 11.57 trillion yuan, accounting for 89.5% of all new loans, 6.6 percentage points higher than the same period last year. The PMI in July was 49.3%. The national fixed - asset investment (excluding rural households) in the first half of 2025 was 24.8654 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.8%. In June, infrastructure investment (excluding electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply) increased by 1.95% year - on - year; manufacturing investment increased by 5.06%; real estate development investment decreased by 12.4%. [18][20][25] - **Steel Production and Inventory**: The output of five major steel products increased by 1.79 tons, and the inventory increased. The output of rebar increased by 10.12 tons, the factory inventory increased by 6.05 tons, and the social inventory increased by 4.34 tons. The output of hot - rolled coil decreased by 7.9 tons, the factory inventory decreased by 1.42 tons, and the social inventory increased by 10.1 tons. [10] - **Supply (Long - Process)**: As of August 8, the blast furnace capacity utilization rate of 247 steel enterprises was 90.1%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.15 percentage points; the daily average pig iron output was 240.3 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.39 tons. [45] - **Supply (Short - Process)**: As of August 7, the capacity utilization rate of 89 electric arc furnace plants in China was 34.8%, a month - on - month increase of 1.3 percentage points. As of August 8, the pig iron - scrap steel price difference was - 45 yuan, an increase of 37 yuan. [48] - **Scrap Steel**: The daily arrival of 255 sample steel mills decreased, and the inventory decreased. [6] - **Building Materials Market**: The transaction volume of building materials and the cement mill start - up rate showed certain fluctuations. The national cement mill start - up load average was 35.71%, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points from last week. [73] - **Real Estate Market**: From January to June, the floor area under construction of real estate development enterprises decreased by 9.1% year - on - year, the new construction area decreased by 20.0%, and the completed area decreased by 14.8%. [28] - **Hot - Rolled Coil Market**: The output of hot - rolled coil decreased, the apparent demand decreased, and the inventory increased. [81] - **Export Situation**: As of August 8, the FOB export price of China was 475 US dollars, an increase of 3 US dollars; the export profit was - 10.9 US dollars, a decrease of 5.8 US dollars. The outbound volume of 32 major domestic ports was 264.44 tons, a decrease of 63.34 tons. [93]

Group 1: Steel Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. Core View Black night trading weakened. In the short - term, steel inventory pressure is not significant, but the off - season demand has low acceptance of high prices. The main contract is approaching the position transfer. It is expected that the high price will fluctuate. Previously, it was recommended to buy on dips, and current long positions can be held. Be cautious about chasing long positions due to limited release of terminal demand [1]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs - **Steel Prices and Spreads**: Most steel prices decreased. For example, the spot price of rebar in East China dropped from 3370 to 3360 yuan/ton, and the spot price of hot - rolled coil in East China decreased from 3470 to 3460 yuan/ton [1]. - **Cost and Profit**: The cost of Jiangsu converter rebar increased by 6 yuan/ton, and the profit of East China hot - rolled coil increased by 5 yuan/ton [1]. - **Production**: The daily average pig iron output decreased slightly by 0.2 to 240.5 tons, a decrease of 0.1%. The output of five major steel products increased by 1.8 to 869.2 tons, an increase of 0.2%. The rebar output increased by 10.1 to 221.2 tons, an increase of 4.8%, and the hot - rolled coil output decreased by 7.9 to 314.9 tons, a decrease of 2.4% [1]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of five major steel products increased by 23.5 to 1375.4 tons, an increase of 1.7%. The rebar inventory increased by 10.4 to 556.7 tons, an increase of 1.9%, and the hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 8.7 to 356.6 tons, an increase of 2.5% [1]. - **Transaction and Demand**: The building materials trading volume decreased by 0.9 to 9.7 tons, a decrease of 8.7%. The apparent demand for five major steel products decreased by 6.3 to 845.7 tons, a decrease of 0.7%. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 7.4 to 210.8 tons, an increase of 3.6%, and the apparent demand for hot - rolled coil decreased by 13.8 to 306.2 tons, a decrease of 4.3% [1]. Group 2: Iron Ore Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. Core View Last week, the 2509 iron ore contract showed a volatile and slightly stronger trend. In the future, the pig iron output in August will remain high, but is expected to decrease slightly to around 236 tons per day on average. Unilateral trading is recommended to buy the 2601 contract on dips, and the arbitrage strategy is to go long on coking coal 01 and short on iron ore 01 [4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs - **Iron Ore - Related Prices and Spreads**: The warehouse receipt costs of various iron ore types decreased. For example, the warehouse receipt cost of Carajás fines decreased from 800.0 to 792.3 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.0%. The 5 - 9 spread increased by 3.5 to - 37.0, an increase of 8.6% [4]. - **Supply**: The 45 - port arrival volume increased by 267.3 to 2507.8 tons, an increase of 11.9%, and the global shipment volume decreased by 139.1 to 3061.8 tons, a decrease of 4.3%. The national monthly import volume increased by 782.0 to 10594.8 tons, an increase of 8.0% [4]. - **Demand**: The daily average pig iron output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4 to 240.3 tons, a decrease of 0.2%. The daily average port clearance volume of 45 ports increased by 19.1 to 321.9 tons, an increase of 6.3%. The national monthly pig iron output decreased by 220.9 to 7190.5 tons, a decrease of 3.0%, and the national monthly crude steel output decreased by 336.1 to 8318.4 tons, a decrease of 3.9% [4]. - **Inventory**: The 45 - port inventory decreased by 28.7 to 13712.27 tons, a decrease of 0.2%. The imported ore inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 1.3 to 9013.3 tons, an increase of 0.0%. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills decreased by 1.0 to 20.0 days, a decrease of 4.8% [4]. Group 3: Coke and Coking Coal Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. Core View Last week, coke and coking coal futures rebounded after hitting the bottom. There is still a possibility of further price increases for coke. For both coke and coking coal, the speculative strategy is to buy the 2601 contract on dips, and the arbitrage strategy is to do 9 - 1 reverse spreads [6]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs - **Coke - Related Prices and Spreads**: The price of Shanxi first - grade wet - quenched coke remained unchanged at 1347 yuan/ton. The coke 09 contract decreased by 14 to 1668 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.84%. The coking profit of Steel Union decreased by 11 to - 54 yuan/ton [6]. - **Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads**: The price of coking coal (Shanxi warehouse receipt) remained unchanged at 1260 yuan/ton, and the price of coking coal (Mongolian coal warehouse receipt) increased by 5 to 1139 yuan/ton, an increase of 0.4%. The coking coal 09 contract decreased by 18 to 1070 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.6%. The sample coal mine profit increased by 22 to 440 yuan/ton, an increase of 5.34% [6]. - **Supply**: The daily average output of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.3 to 65.1 tons, an increase of 0.4%. The daily average output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2 to 46.8 tons, a decrease of 0.44%. The raw coal output decreased by 9.7 to 859.0 tons, a decrease of 1.1%, and the clean coal output decreased by 5.1 to 439.0 tons, a decrease of 1.1% [6]. - **Demand**: The pig iron output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4 to 240.3 tons, a decrease of 0.2%. The daily average output of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.3 to 65.1 tons, an increase of 0.4%, and the daily average output of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2 to 46.8 tons, a decrease of 0.49% [6]. - **Inventory**: The total coke inventory decreased by 8.3 to 907.2 tons, a decrease of 0.9%. The coking coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines decreased by 6.7 to 112.0 tons, a decrease of 5.7%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 4.8 to 987.9 tons, a decrease of 0.5% [6].

1. Overall Investment Ratings - The report does not provide an industry - wide investment rating. 2. Core Views Steel - The black futures market weakened recently. In the short - term, the steel inventory pressure is not significant, but the off - season demand has a low acceptance of high prices. The main contract is approaching the roll - over period, and the price of the October contract is expected to fluctuate at high levels. It was previously recommended to buy on dips, and existing long positions can be held. However, due to limited terminal demand, chasing long positions should be done with caution [1]. Iron Ore - The 2509 iron ore contract showed a fluctuating and slightly stronger trend last week. In the future, the average daily hot metal production in August will remain high but is expected to slightly decline to around 2.36 million tons per day. Steel prices may rise due to production restrictions, which will reduce iron ore demand but provide valuation support. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 contract on dips and conduct an arbitrage strategy of going long on coking coal 01 and short on iron ore 01 [4]. Coke - The coke futures rebounded from the bottom last week, and the price fluctuated sharply. The fifth round of price increase has been implemented, and there may be further increases. Supply is difficult to increase due to some enterprises' losses, while demand from blast furnaces provides support. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 coke contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [6]. Coking Coal - The coking coal futures rebounded from the bottom last week, and the spot market is generally stable and slightly stronger. The supply is tight, and the demand for replenishment from downstream is continuous. It is recommended to go long on the 2601 coking coal contract on dips and conduct a 9 - 1 reverse arbitrage [6]. 3. Summary by Directory Steel Prices and Spreads - The prices of most steel products decreased slightly. For example, the spot price of rebar in East China dropped from 3370 yuan/ton to 3360 yuan/ton, and the 05 contract price of hot - rolled coil declined from 3460 yuan/ton to 3449 yuan/ton [1]. Cost and Profit - The cost of some steel - making processes increased, such as the cost of Jiangsu converter rebar rising by 6 yuan/ton to 3175 yuan/ton. The profits of most regions and varieties increased, like the East China hot - rolled coil profit rising by 5 yuan/ton to 248 yuan/ton [1]. Production - The average daily hot metal production decreased slightly by 0.2 tons to 240.5 tons, a decline of 0.1%. The production of five major steel products increased by 1.8 tons to 869.2 tons, a rise of 0.2%. The rebar production increased significantly by 10.1 tons to 221.2 tons, a growth of 4.8%, while the hot - rolled coil production decreased by 7.9 tons to 314.9 tons, a decline of 2.4% [1]. Inventory - The inventory of five major steel products increased by 23.5 tons to 1375.4 tons, a rise of 1.7%. The rebar inventory rose by 10.4 tons to 556.7 tons, a growth of 1.9%, and the hot - rolled coil inventory increased by 8.7 tons to 356.6 tons, a rise of 2.5% [1]. Transaction and Demand - The average daily building materials trading volume decreased by 0.9 tons to 9.7 tons, a decline of 8.7%. The apparent demand for five major steel products decreased by 6.3 tons to 845.7 tons, a drop of 0.7%. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 7.4 tons to 210.8 tons, a growth of 3.6%, while the apparent demand for hot - rolled coil decreased by 13.8 tons to 306.2 tons, a decline of 4.3% [1]. Iron Ore Prices and Spreads - The prices of most iron ore varieties decreased slightly. For example, the warehouse - receipt cost of PB powder dropped from 819.5 yuan/ton to 816.2 yuan/ton, and the spot price of PB powder at Rizhao Port declined from 773.0 yuan/ton to 770.0 yuan/ton [4]. Supply - The 45 - port arrival volume increased by 267.3 tons to 2507.8 tons, a rise of 11.9%, while the global shipment volume decreased by 139.1 tons to 3061.8 tons, a decline of 4.3%. The national monthly import volume increased by 782.0 tons to 10594.8 tons, a growth of 8.0% [4]. Demand - The average daily hot metal production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4 tons to 240.3 tons, a decline of 0.2%. The 45 - port average daily desulfurization volume increased by 19.1 tons to 321.9 tons, a rise of 6.3%. The national monthly pig iron production decreased by 220.9 tons to 7190.5 tons, a decline of 3.0%, and the national monthly crude steel production decreased by 336.1 tons to 8318.4 tons, a decline of 3.9% [4]. Inventory - The 45 - port inventory decreased by 28.7 tons to 13712.27 tons, a decline of 0.2%. The imported ore inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 1.3 tons to 9013.3 tons, a rise of 0.0%. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills decreased by 1.0 days to 20.0 days, a decline of 4.8% [4]. Coke Prices and Spreads - The prices of most coke varieties were stable or slightly decreased. For example, the 09 contract price of coke decreased by 14 yuan/ton to 1668 yuan/ton, and the 01 contract price decreased by 10 yuan/ton to 1734 yuan/ton [6]. Supply - The average daily coke production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.3 tons to 65.1 tons, a rise of 0.4%, while the average daily production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.2 tons to 46.8 tons, a decline of 0.44% [6]. Demand - The average daily hot metal production of 247 steel mills decreased by 0.4 tons to 240.3 tons, a decline of 0.2% [6]. Inventory - The total coke inventory decreased by 8.3 tons to 907.2 tons, a decline of 0.9%. The coke inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 3.9 tons to 69.7 tons, a decline of 5.34%, and the coke inventory of 247 steel mills decreased by 7.4 tons to 619.3 tons [6]. Coking Coal Prices and Spreads - The prices of most coking coal varieties were stable or slightly increased. For example, the price of Mongolian coking coal warehouse - receipt increased by 5 yuan/ton to 1139 yuan/ton, and the 09 contract price of coking coal decreased by 18 yuan/ton to 1070 yuan/ton [6]. Supply - The raw coal production of sample coal mines decreased by 9.7 tons to 859.0 tons, a decline of 1.1%, and the clean coal production decreased by 5.1 tons to 439.0 tons, a decline of 1.1% [6]. Demand - The demand for coking coal is supported by the stable coking plant operation and the high - level but slightly declining hot metal production [6]. Inventory - The clean coal inventory of Fenwei coal mines decreased by 6.8 tons to 112.0 tons, a decline of 5.7%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 4.8 tons to 987.9 tons, a decline of 0.5%, and the coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 4.9 tons to 808.7 tons, a rise of 0.6% [6].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Rebar**: The main contract price fluctuated, with a daily increase of 0.03%. Demand improved but its sustainability is questionable, while supply pressure is increasing. Inventory continues to rise and the increase is expanding. Steel prices in the off - season are under pressure. With the dual influence of production restriction expectations and strong coking coal, steel prices are expected to continue to fluctuate and adjust. Attention should be paid to steel mill production [4]. - **Hot - rolled coil**: The main contract price declined with a daily decrease of 0.35%. In the situation of weak supply and demand, the fundamentals of hot - rolled coils continue to weaken, and inventory increases. Although there are continuous production restriction disturbances, the price is expected to continue to run in a wide - range oscillation. Attention should be paid to steel mill production [4]. - **Iron ore**: The main contract price fluctuated, with a daily decrease of 0.25%. Ore demand has good resilience, supporting high - level operation of ore prices. However, ore supply is recovering, and the fundamentals are expected to weaken. Ore prices are expected to maintain a high - level oscillation and consolidation. Attention should be paid to the performance of finished products [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Industry Dynamics - China's total goods trade import and export value in the first 7 months of 2025 was 25.7 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.5%. Exports were 15.31 trillion yuan, up 7.3%, and imports were 10.39 trillion yuan, down 1.6%. In July, the total import and export value was 3.91 trillion yuan, up 6.7% [6]. - Shanghai will launch the overall renovation project of urban villages in 2026, and complete the renovation of small - beam and thin - plate houses in 2027. It will also continue to carry out the renovation of old residential areas [7]. - In July 2025, China exported 983600 tons of steel, a month - on - month increase of 1.6%. From January to July, the cumulative steel export was 6.7983 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 11.4%. In July, China imported 45200 tons of steel, a month - on - month decrease of 3.8%. From January to July, the cumulative steel import was 347600 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 15.7% [8]. Spot Market - The spot prices of rebar, hot - rolled coil, and some other products showed different degrees of decline. For example, the national average price of rebar decreased by 2 yuan, and that of hot - rolled coil decreased by 4 yuan [9]. Futures Market | Variety | Closing Price | Change (%) | Volume | Open Interest | | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | | Rebar | 3231 | 0.03 | 1648650 | 1628167 | | Hot - rolled coil | 3440 | - 0.35 | 640048 | 1428587 | | Iron ore | 793.0 | - 0.25 | 199704 | 335365 | [11] Related Charts - Include charts of steel and iron ore inventory, steel mill production status, etc., such as steel inventory, iron ore inventory in 45 ports, 247 - sample steel mill blast furnace operation rate and capacity utilization rate, etc. [13][18][27] 后市研判 - **Rebar**: Supply pressure increases, demand improvement lacks sustainability, inventory rises, and prices are expected to continue to fluctuate and adjust. Attention should be paid to steel mill production [36]. - **Hot - rolled coil**: Supply and demand are both weak, inventory increases, and prices are under pressure. However, due to production restriction disturbances, prices are expected to run in a wide - range oscillation. Attention should be paid to steel mill production [35]. - **Iron ore**: Demand has resilience, but supply is increasing, and the fundamentals are expected to weaken. Ore prices are expected to maintain high - level oscillation. Attention should be paid to the performance of finished products [37].

Group 1 - The market is currently experiencing speculation regarding production limits ahead of a major event on September 3, with expectations of a 30% limit on sintering in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and surrounding provinces starting from the 15th [1] - The crude steel reduction target for the year is set at 50 million tons, with a current shortfall of 8.5 million tons in actual production reported by the statistics bureau [1] - The coal production in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, and Northeast regions is expected to be fully executed under the 276-day production policy, leading to anticipated reductions in output [1] Group 2 - The coking coal market is stable, with production checks in Shanxi leading to expectations of reduced output, which has positively influenced market sentiment [3] - The demand for coking coal remains supported by stable operations in coking enterprises and high furnace iron output, indicating a continued need for coking coal [3] - The coking coal prices are expected to fluctuate within a narrow range in the short term, with no significant contradictions in the fundamentals [3] Group 3 - The coking market is maintaining stability, with expectations for a sixth round of price increases, although the timing and extent of these increases remain uncertain [3] - The sentiment in the market is cautious, with a decrease in willingness to accept high-priced coal, leading to an increase in failed bids [3] - Overall, the market is showing signs of recovery, supported by positive information from main production areas and expectations of production cuts [3]

Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Views - The report provides operation suggestions for various futures contracts based on different factors such as market trends, policy expectations, and supply - demand relationships [2]. Summary by Category Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: There is an obvious high - low rotation among sectors. It is recommended to gradually take profits on long positions in IM futures and switch to a small number of short positions in MO put options with a strike price of 6000 in the 08 contract, reducing the position and maintaining a moderately bullish view [2]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Affected by the strong stock market and incremental policy expectations, treasury bond futures have declined, releasing some policy over - expectation risks in advance. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to the Politburo meeting communique [2]. - **Precious Metals**: The short - term international gold price has formed support at the 60 - day moving average (around 760 yuan for Shanghai gold). It is possible to buy on dips during the stage. Silver is affected by commodity market sentiment, and its price fluctuates above 38 US dollars (9100 yuan), and it is advisable to buy on dips [2]. Commodity Futures Shipping - **Container Shipping Index (European Line)**: The EC main contract is expected to be weakly volatile. It is possible to short the 08 contract or short the 10 contract on rallies [2]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Affected by production cut expectations, steel prices have strengthened. Iron ore prices fluctuate with steel prices. It is recommended to go long on hot - rolled coils and short on iron ore [2]. - **Coking Coal**: The exchange's position limit intervention has caused significant fluctuations in futures prices, and spot prices have increased in auctions. Mongolian coal is temporarily stable. It is recommended to go long on dips [2]. - **Coke**: The fourth round of price increases by mainstream coking plants has been implemented. Coking profits are meager, and there are still expectations for further price increases. It is recommended to go long on dips [2]. Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper price is fluctuating narrowly, waiting for macro - level drivers. The main reference range is 78,000 - 80,000 [2]. - **Alumina**: Warehouse receipts have decreased again, and there is a risk of a short squeeze. The main reference range is 3100 - 3500 [2]. - **Aluminum**: Aluminum prices have declined slightly, and the expectation of inventory accumulation in the off - season is still strong. The main reference range is 20,200 - 21,000 [2]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Geopolitical risks have increased market concerns about marginal supply contraction, and oil prices have risen. The WTI resistance level is given above. Options can be used to capture volatility opportunities [2][3]. - **Urea**: Export difficulties and high inventories suppress the rebound space. The short - term market is mainly in a range - bound state. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [2]. - **PX**: Supply - demand expectations are tight, but the downstream industry chain still drags down PX trends. Pay attention to the pressure around 7000 and be cautiously bearish. Expand the PX - SC spread at low levels [2]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean Meal**: The bottom support of US soybeans is strong, and the loose supply - demand situation suppresses the price of soybean meal. The price is weakly volatile [2]. - **Pig Futures**: The spot market remains sluggish, and the previous policy benefits have been digested. It is recommended to be cautious and short the 09 contract [2]. - **Corn**: The market is mixed with both long and short factors, and the futures price is in a range - bound state [2].

Report Investment Ratings - **Bullish**: Palm oil (long - term) [1] - **Bearish**: Copper, Aluminum, Alumina, Zinc, Iron ore (short - term), Crude oil, Fuel oil, Asphalt, BR rubber, PTA, Ethylene glycol, Logs, Crude oil, Fuel oil, Bitumen, Shanghai stocks, BR rubber, PTA, Ethylene glycol, Short fiber, Styrene, Cotton (domestic, long - term), Corn (near - term), Soybean (far - month C01) [1] - **Neutral (Oscillating)**: Stock index, Treasury bond, Gold, Silver, Nickel, Stainless steel, Steel, Coke, Coking coal, Coke breeze, Rapeseed oil, Cotton (domestic, short - term), Sugar, Pulp, Live pigs, PE, PVC, Caustic soda, LPG, Container shipping secondary line [1] Core Views The report provides trend judgments and logical analyses for various commodities in different sectors. Market conditions are influenced by multiple factors such as macroeconomic data (e.g., US non - farm payrolls), geopolitical situations (e.g., Middle East tensions), supply - demand relationships, and policy changes. Different commodities show different trends, including upward, downward, and oscillating movements, and investors are advised to pay attention to relevant factors for each commodity [1]. Summary by Industry Macroeconomic and Financial - **Stock Index**: In the short term, market trading volume gradually shrinks slightly, and with mediocre domestic and international positive factors, there is resistance to upward breakthrough, and it may show an oscillating pattern. Follow - up attention should be paid to macro - incremental information for direction guidance [1] - **Treasury Bond**: Asset shortage and weak economy are beneficial to bond futures, but the central bank has recently warned of interest - rate risks, suppressing the upward space [1] - **Precious Metals (Gold and Silver)**: Market uncertainties remain. Gold and silver prices are expected to oscillate mainly. Attention should be paid to tariff developments [1] Non - ferrous Metals - **Base Metals**: Due to factors such as the cooling of the Fed's interest - rate cut expectations, high prices suppressing downstream demand, and inventory changes, copper, aluminum, alumina, zinc, etc., have downward risks. Nickel prices oscillate, and attention should be paid to supply and macro - changes [1] - **Stainless Steel**: After an oscillating rebound, the sustainability needs to be observed. Attention should be paid to raw material changes and actual steel - mill production [1] - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Industrial silicon has a downward risk, and polysilicon is affected by supply - side reform expectations and market sentiment [1] - **Lithium Hydroxide**: Supply has not been reduced, downstream replenishment is mainly by traders, and there is capital gaming. The price oscillates [1] Ferrous Metals - **Steel and Related Products**: Macro uncertainties remain. With raw material price weakening, social inventory slightly declining, and steel - mill production reduction news boosting confidence, the market situation is complex. The sustainability of stainless - steel rebound needs to be observed [1] Agricultural Products - **Oils and Fats**: OPEC +'s unexpected production increase causes oils to follow the decline of crude oil. In the long term, international oil demand increases, and the far - month contracts of palm oil are bullish [1] - **Cotton**: In the short term, there are disturbances such as trade negotiations and weather premiums. In the long term, macro uncertainties are strong. Domestic cotton prices are expected to oscillate weakly [1] - **Sugar**: Brazil's sugar production is expected to reach a record high. If crude oil continues to be weak, it may affect Brazil's sugar - making ratio and production [1] - **Corn and Soybeans**: Corn is affected by policy - based grain releases and price differences. Soybeans have different trends for near - and far - month contracts, depending on factors such as supply - demand and trade policies [1] - **Pulp and Logs**: Pulp has low valuation and macro - positive factors. Logs are in the off - season, and supply decline is limited [1] - **Live Pigs**: With the continuous repair of pig inventory, the market shows a certain stability [1] Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil and Related Products**: Due to the cooling of the Middle East geopolitical situation and OPEC +'s unexpected production increase, crude oil, fuel oil, etc., have downward risks [1] - **Petrochemical Products**: PTA, ethylene glycol, etc., are affected by factors such as cost, supply - demand, and production - reduction expectations [1] - **Synthetic Rubber**: BR rubber is under pressure due to factors such as OPEC's production increase and high basis [1] - **Plastics and Chemicals**: PE, PVC, caustic soda, etc., show different trends due to factors such as maintenance, demand, and market sentiment [1] - **LPG**: Affected by factors such as price cuts, production increases, and seasonal demand, it has downward space [1] Other - **Container Shipping**: It is expected that the freight rate will reach its peak in mid - July and show an arc - top trend from July to August. The subsequent shipping capacity is relatively sufficient [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the steel industry is Neutral, maintained [7] Core Insights - The steel prices have been fluctuating within a range since Q4 2024, supported by low inventory levels, while the dual coke prices have weakened rapidly under expectations of supply easing, which has been a key factor for steel companies' rebound [2][4] - The industry is experiencing a decline in revenue, with a projected year-on-year decrease of 10.0% in 2024 and 10.3% in Q1 2025, alongside a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 4.8% [2][4] - Cost pressures are easing, with costs expected to decrease by 8.7% year-on-year in 2024 and 12.1% year-on-year in Q1 2025, along with a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 6.1% [2][4] - Profitability is showing signs of recovery, with a rebound in net profit in Q1 2025, turning from losses in the previous year [2][4] - The return on equity (ROE) is projected to drop to -1.63% in 2024 but is expected to rebound to 2.12% in Q1 2025 [2][4] Summary by Sections Cost Pressure Easing and Profitability Improvement - The steel price decline is driven by weak demand and easing cost pressures, leading to a projected revenue decline of 10.0% in 2024 and 10.3% in Q1 2025 [2][4] - The cost of production is expected to decrease, with a year-on-year decline of 8.7% in 2024 and 12.1% in Q1 2025, alongside a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 6.1% [2][4] - The industry is experiencing a significant recovery in profitability, with a projected gross profit increase of 30% year-on-year in Q1 2025 [2][4] Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on undervalued leading companies in the steel sector, such as Baosteel and Nanjing Steel, which are expected to enhance shareholder returns [4] - It also highlights the potential of quality new materials in sectors like military and automotive, indicating a favorable investment environment as the industry transitions from valuation recovery to fundamental recovery [4]