Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core View of the Report - The polyolefin market is expected to experience weak and volatile trends in the near future [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Plastic and PP开工率 - Plastic开工率 dropped 2.5 percentage points to around 87%, at a neutral level, due to new maintenance devices like Zhongtianhechuang LDPE 1 line [15] - PP企业开工率 fell 0.5 percentage points to around 83%, at a neutral - low level, with new maintenance devices such as CNOOC Daxie old line [15] Plastic and PP下游开工率 - As of the week of November 14, PE下游开工率 decreased 0.36 percentage points to 44.49% week - on - week, remaining at a low level in recent years. Although the agricultural film is in the peak season with stable orders and raw material inventory, packaging film orders are slightly decreasing [21] - As of the week of November 14, PP下游开工率 increased 0.14 percentage points to 53.28% week - on - week, at a low level in the same period over the years. However, the plastic weaving开工率 of the main downstream of drawing decreased 0.12 percentage points to 44.24% week - on - week, and plastic weaving orders decreased slightly compared with last year [21] Plastic基差 - Spot prices are stable, futures prices are rising, and the 01 contract basis has dropped to 247 yuan/ton, at a neutral level [26] Plastic and PP库存 - On Friday, the early petrochemical inventory decreased 25,000 tons to 640,000 tons week - on - week, 15,000 tons lower than the same period last year. Petrochemical inventory is currently at a neutral level in recent years [30]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views - Methanol: The current situation remains poor, with Iran's plant shutdown slower than expected. High imports are expected in November, making it difficult to resolve the contradictions in the 01 contract. It is anticipated that the port sanctions issue will be resolved before the end of gas restrictions, but inventory reduction is difficult. Methanol has limited upside potential, and the downside space depends on the situation in the inland region. Recently, coal prices have strengthened, but it does not affect profits [2]. - Polyethylene: The inventory of the two major oil companies is neutral year - on - year. Upstream and coal - chemical industries are reducing inventory, while social inventory remains flat. Downstream raw material and finished - product inventories are also neutral. Overall inventory is neutral. The 09 basis is around - 110 in North China and - 50 in East China. Overseas markets in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia are stable. Import profit is around - 200, with no further increase for now. Non - standard HD injection prices are stable, other price differentials are fluctuating, and LD is weakening. Maintenance in September is flat compared to the previous period, and recent domestic linear production has decreased month - on - month. Attention should be paid to LL - HD conversion and US quotes. New device pressure is high in 2025, and the commissioning of new devices should be monitored [7]. - Polypropylene: Upstream and mid - stream inventories of polypropylene are decreasing. In terms of valuation, the basis is - 60, non - standard price differentials are neutral, and import profit is around - 700. Exports have been good this year. Non - standard price differentials are neutral. European and American markets are stable. PDH profit is around - 400, propylene is fluctuating, and powder production starts are stable. Draw production scheduling is neutral. Future supply is expected to increase slightly month - on - month. Current downstream orders are average, and raw material and finished - product inventories are neutral. Under the background of over - capacity, the 01 contract is expected to face moderate to excessive pressure. If exports continue to increase or there are many PDH device overhauls, the supply pressure can be alleviated to a neutral level [7]. - PVC: The basis is maintained at 01 - 270, and the factory - pickup basis is - 480. Downstream operating rates are seasonally weakening, but there is a strong willingness to hold goods at low prices. Mid - and upstream inventories are continuously accumulating. Northwest plants have seasonal overhauls in summer, and the load center is between the spring overhaul and the high production in Q1. In Q4, attention should be paid to the commissioning of new devices and the sustainability of exports. Recent export orders have slightly declined. Coal sentiment is positive, and the cost of semi - coke is stable. Calcium carbide profits are under pressure due to PVC overhauls. The counter - offer for caustic soda exports is FOB380. Attention should be paid to whether subsequent export orders can support high - grade caustic soda. PVC comprehensive profit is - 100. Currently, the static inventory contradiction is accumulating slowly, costs are stable, downstream performance is average, and the macro - environment is neutral. Attention should be paid to exports, coal prices, commercial housing sales, terminal orders, and operating rates [7]. 3. Summary by Commodity Methanol - **Price Data**: From November 10 - 14, 2025, the power coal futures price remained at 801. The Jiangsu spot price decreased from 2065 to 2060, the South China spot price decreased from 2068 to 2048, and the Northwest discounted - to - futures price decreased from 2603 to 2580. The daily change on November 14 showed a 0 change in power coal futures, a - 17 change in Jiangsu spot price, and a - 25 change in the Northwest discounted - to - futures price [2]. Polyethylene - **Price and Inventory Data**: From November 10 - 14, 2025, the Northeast Asia ethylene price was mostly stable at 740 (except for November 14 with no data). The North China LL price increased from 6770 to 6830, and the two - oil inventory remained at 12067 on November 14. The daily change on November 14 showed a 40 increase in North China LL price and a 35 increase in import profit [7]. Polypropylene - **Price and Inventory Data**: From November 10 - 14, 2025, the Shandong propylene price increased from 5750 to 5790, the Northeast Asia propylene price remained at 695, and the two - oil inventory remained at 14642. The daily change on November 14 showed a 30 increase in Shandong propylene price and a 65 increase in East China PP price [7]. PVC - **Price and Profit Data**: From November 10 - 14, 2025, the Northwest calcium carbide price was mostly 2400 (except for November 14 with no data), the Shandong caustic soda price remained at 802, and the East China calcium carbide - based PVC price increased from 4570 to 4580. The daily change on November 14 showed a 10 increase in the East China calcium carbide - based PVC price [7].

Core Insights - The white liquor industry is facing a significant crisis, with inventory piling up and prices plummeting, leading to concerns about its future viability [1][3][11] Group 1: Inventory and Pricing Issues - The average inventory turnover days for white liquor has exceeded 900 days, indicating that it takes over two and a half years for a bottle to be sold after production [1] - High-end liquor is reportedly being stored for over 700 days, leading to severe inventory backlogs [1] - As distributors attempt to recover funds, they are forced to lower prices, which in turn exacerbates the market's decline, creating a vicious cycle [1] Group 2: Changing Consumer Demographics - Younger generations (post-90s and post-00s) show little interest in traditional white liquor, preferring lower-alcohol beverages like fruit wine and beer [3] - The previously dominant middle-aged consumer group is also drinking less due to health concerns and reduced social engagements [3] - The introduction of strict alcohol consumption regulations has led to a near-zero consumption in government settings and a 30% cut in business banquet budgets, further diminishing the demand for white liquor [3] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Speculation - Over the past decade, white liquor has been treated as a financial product, leading to inflated prices; however, economic downturns have caused investors to withdraw, resulting in a complete collapse of price bubbles [6] - The wholesale price of Feitian Moutai has dropped from 2220 yuan to 1640 yuan, marking a historic low [6] Group 4: Future Directions for the Industry - The white liquor industry must adapt to the challenges of overcapacity, changing consumer preferences, and tightening regulations by either targeting new consumer groups, adjusting product offerings, or embracing health-conscious trends [11]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The report predicts that PVC will experience volatile consolidation in the near term. Although the termination of India's BIS policy on PVC boosts market confidence and social inventory decreases slightly, factors such as the upcoming implementation of India's anti - dumping tax, high futures warehouse receipts, and weak cost support due to the end of maintenance by some production enterprises will still put pressure on PVC [1]. Group 3: Summary According to Related Catalogs 1. Market Analysis - Upstream calcium carbide prices in the northwest region are stable. The PVC production start - up rate decreased by 2.24 percentage points to 78.51% week - on - week, still at a relatively high level in recent years. The downstream PVC start - up rate has started to decline slightly and is still at a low level. India terminated its BIS policy on PVC, alleviating concerns about China's PVC exports to India, but the upcoming implementation of anti - dumping tax has led traders to adopt a wait - and - see attitude, resulting in a week - on - week decline in export orders last week. Social inventory decreased slightly this week but remains high, and inventory pressure is still large. The real estate market is still in the adjustment stage, and it will take time for improvement [1]. 2. Futures and Spot Market Conditions - Futures: The PVC2601 contract reduced positions and fluctuated upwards, with a minimum price of 4,580 yuan/ton, a maximum price of 4,635 yuan/ton, and a final closing price of 4,608 yuan/ton, below the 20 - day moving average, with a gain of 0.72%. The position volume decreased by 44,024 lots to 1,348,369 lots [2]. - Basis: On November 14, the mainstream price of calcium carbide - based PVC in East China rose to 4,535 yuan/ton. The futures closing price of the V2601 contract was 4,608 yuan/ton. The current basis was - 73 yuan/ton, weakening by 2 yuan/ton, and the basis was at a moderately low level [3]. 3. Fundamental Tracking - Supply: Some devices such as Tianjin LG and Henan Lianchuang entered maintenance, causing the PVC production start - up rate to decrease by 2.24 percentage points to 78.51% week - on - week. New production capacities include Wanhua Chemical's 500,000 - ton/year production line that started mass production in August, Tianjin Bohua's 400,000 - ton/year production line expected to be in stable production by the end of September after trial production in August, Qingdao Gulf's 200,000 - ton/year production line that was put into operation in early September and is currently approaching full - load production, and Gansu Yaowang's and Jiaxing Jiahua's 300,000 - ton/year production lines operating at low loads after trial runs [4]. - Demand: The real estate market is still in the adjustment stage. From January to September 2025, national real estate development investment was 677.06 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 13.9%. The sales area of commercial housing was 658.35 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 5.5%. The sales volume of commercial housing was 630.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.9%. The new construction area of houses was 453.99 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 18.9%. The construction area of real estate development enterprises' houses was 6.4858 billion square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 9.4%. The completed area of houses was 311.29 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 15.3%. As of the week of November 9, the weekly transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities continued to decline by 32.15% week - on - week, reaching the lowest level in recent years [5]. - Inventory: As of the week of November 13, PVC social inventory decreased by 1.27% week - on - week to 1.0283 million tons, 23.76% higher than the same period last year. Social inventory decreased slightly but remains high [6].

早盘速递 2025/11/14 热点资讯 1. 中国人民银行：截至2025年10月末，10月末本外币存款余额达332.92万亿元，同比增长8.3%，本外币贷款余额为274.54万 亿元，同比增长6.3%，10月末社融存量为437.72万亿元，同比增长8.5%，广义货币（M2）余额335.13万亿元，同比增长8.2%， 狭义货币（M1）余额112万亿元，同比增长6.2%。 5. 据SMM数据，本周SMM氧化铝总库存录得479.3万吨，环比累库7.9万吨。虽然氧化铝运行产能环比下滑90万吨，但总体运行 产能仍超过电解铝对其需求，基本面维持过剩格局，氧化铝延续累库趋势。 板块表现 重点关注 低硫燃料油、PTA、焦煤、沪铜、沪金 夜盘表现 -5.00 -4.00 -3.00 -2.00 -1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 板块涨跌幅（%） -25.0% -20.0% -15.0% -10.0% -5.0% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% -1.50% -1.00% -0.50% 0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 商品期货主力合约夜盘涨跌幅 涨跌幅 增仓比率（右轴） 非金属建材 ...

Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic (PV) sector is experiencing volatility due to market rumors and supply-demand imbalances, with recent events highlighting the fragility of the industry's current state [3][4]. Group 1: Market Reactions - Following rumors about the failure of a polysilicon storage platform, stocks in the PV sector, including companies like Aters and Longi Green Energy, saw significant fluctuations, with some stocks rising over 5% after the rumors were debunked [3]. - The market's intense reaction to the storage rumors indicates the existing supply-demand imbalance and pricing pressures within the PV industry [4]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The PV industry is currently facing dual pressures from both supply and demand sides, with overcapacity and slowing demand being significant concerns [5]. - According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), the global new production capacity from 2023 to 2024 is sufficient to meet the actual PV installation demand for 2025, with existing capacities potentially meeting demand until 2035 [5]. - BNEF estimates that global polysilicon inventory has likely exceeded 500,000 tons, marking a historical high, while domestic inventory in China is expected to surpass 400,000 tons by the end of the year [5]. Group 3: Export and International Markets - The export of Chinese PV products is becoming a focal point, with significant market shares in regions excluding the U.S. and India, which impose trade barriers [6][7]. - Key overseas markets for Chinese PV products include the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, where government support for long-term PV development is anticipated to drive growth [7]. - Chinese PV products benefit from competitive pricing and supply chain advantages, with manufacturing costs around 8 cents per watt, significantly lower than costs in the U.S. and other regions [7].

Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic (PV) industry is currently experiencing a significant imbalance between supply and demand, leading to price pressures and concerns over excess capacity, despite recent market recovery following rumors being debunked [1][2][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The PV sector has seen a rebound in stock prices for major companies like Arctech and LONGi Green Energy after rumors regarding the multi-crystalline silicon storage platform were clarified [1]. - The market's reaction to the storage rumors highlights the existing supply-demand imbalance and price pressures within the PV industry [1][3]. Group 2: Capacity and Inventory - The global PV industry is facing overcapacity, with new production capacity expected to meet actual installation demands until 2025, and existing capacity potentially satisfying needs until 2035 [3]. - Current inventory levels of silicon materials have reached historical highs, with estimates suggesting over 500,000 tons globally and over 400,000 tons in China's multi-crystalline silicon sector by the end of the year [3]. Group 3: Export Opportunities - China dominates the global market for PV products, with significant orders coming from regions like the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India, despite trade barriers in the U.S. and India [4]. - The cost advantage of Chinese PV products is notable, with manufacturing costs around 8 cents per watt compared to nearly 50 cents in the U.S. and 10-20 cents in other regions [4]. - The diversification of export destinations and products is increasing, with a growing reliance on Chinese supply chains for more complex components like silicon wafers and battery cells [4].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The PVC industry is expected to experience weak and volatile conditions in the near term due to factors such as increased supply, decreased export expectations, high inventory, and a sluggish real - estate market [1] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Analysis - The calcium carbide price in the upstream northwest region is stable. The PVC production rate increased by 2.49 percentage points to 80.75% and remains at a relatively high level in recent years. The downstream PVC production rate started to decline slightly and is still at a low level [1][4] - India postponed the BIS policy for six months until December 24, 2025. Formosa Plastics in Taiwan, China, lowered its November quotation by $30 - 40 per ton. India raised the anti - dumping tax on imported PVC from the Chinese mainland by about $50 per ton in August, weakening China's PVC export expectations in the fourth quarter. Traders are starting to take a wait - and - see approach, and last week's export orders decreased compared to the previous week [1] - From January to September 2025, the real - estate market was still in the adjustment phase. Investment, new construction, and completion areas showed significant year - on - year declines, and the year - on - year growth rates of investment, sales, and construction further decreased. The weekly trading area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities continued to decline and was at the lowest level in recent years [1][5] - The comprehensive profit of chlor - alkali is still positive, and the PVC production rate is higher than in previous years. New production capacities, such as Tianjin Bohua's 400,000 - ton - per - year plant, are in operation. There are no actual policies implemented in the PVC industry yet, and the elimination of old devices and the solution of over - capacity issues will affect future market trends [1] - The maintenance of production enterprises like Inner Mongolia Sanlian is about to end, the cost support is weakening, the futures warehouse receipts are still at a high level, the PVC futures price has fallen below the previous low, the market is sluggish, and social inventory has increased slightly [1] Futures and Spot Market - The PVC2601 contract decreased in positions and fluctuated. The lowest price was 4,560 yuan per ton, the highest was 4,590 yuan per ton, and it closed at 4,586 yuan per ton, below the 20 - day moving average, with a 0.02% increase and a decrease in positions by 5,487 to 1,392,393 hands [2] - On November 13, the mainstream price of calcium - carbide - based PVC in the East China region remained at 4,515 yuan per ton. The futures closing price of the V2601 contract was 4,586 yuan per ton. The current basis was - 71 yuan per ton, weakening by 5 yuan per ton, and the basis was at a moderately low level [3] Fundamental Tracking - On the supply side, the output of plants such as Ningbo Zhenyang and Inner Mongolia Yili increased. The PVC production rate increased by 2.49 percentage points to 80.75% and remained at a relatively high level in recent years. New production capacities, including Wanhua Chemical's 500,000 - ton - per - year plant, have been put into production [4] - On the demand side, the real - estate market is still in the adjustment phase. From January to September 2025, national real - estate development investment was 677.06 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 13.9%. Various real - estate indicators such as sales area, sales volume, new construction area, construction area, and completion area all showed significant year - on - year declines. As of the week of November 9, the trading area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities decreased by 32.15% compared to the previous week and was at the lowest level in recent years [5] - In terms of inventory, as of the week of November 6, PVC social inventory increased by 1.13% to 1.0416 million tons, 26.42% higher than the same period last year. Social inventory increased slightly and is still at a high level [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoint of the Report - It is expected that plastics will mainly experience weak fluctuations in the near future [1] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Market Analysis - On November 13th, new maintenance devices such as Zhongsha Petrochemical's LLDPE were added, causing the plastics operating rate to drop to around 88.5%, which is currently at a neutral level. The downstream operating rate of PE decreased by 0.52 percentage points to 44.85% compared to the previous period. The agricultural film is still in the peak season, with orders continuing to increase and reaching a neutral level in the same period in recent years. The raw material inventory of agricultural film is stable, but the orders for packaging film continue to decrease slightly. The overall downstream operating rate of PE is still at a relatively low level in the same period in recent years. Petrochemicals are normalizing inventory, and the current petrochemical inventory is at a neutral level in the same period in recent years. In terms of cost, OPEC adjusted the global oil supply in the third quarter of 2025 from a shortage of 400,000 barrels per day to a surplus of 500,000 barrels per day, and the pattern of oversupply in the crude oil market has become more widely recognized, leading to a decline in crude oil prices. In terms of supply, ExxonMobil (Huizhou) with a new production capacity of 500,000 tons per year of LDPE started trial operation, and PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical with a production capacity of 800,000 tons per year was recently put into production. The plastics operating rate has slightly decreased. The agricultural film is in the peak season, with orders gradually accumulating, but the peak season is not as good as expected. The price of agricultural film is stable. After the National Day, the stocking demand decreased periodically, the downstream operating rate began to decline, and the purchasing willingness of downstream enterprises was insufficient. Traders are cautious about the future market and generally reduce prices to actively sell goods. There is still no actual policy for anti - involution in the plastics industry. Of course, anti - involution and the elimination of old devices to solve the problem of overcapacity in the petrochemical industry are still macro - policies that will affect the subsequent market [1] Futures and Spot Market Conditions Futures - The plastics 2601 contract fluctuated with a reduction in positions. The lowest price was 6,756 yuan per ton, the highest price was 6,820 yuan per ton, and it finally closed at 6,818 yuan per ton, below the 60 - day moving average, with a gain of 0.50%. The position volume decreased by 5,317 lots to 581,602 lots [2] Spot - The PE spot market was mostly stable, with price fluctuations ranging from - 50 to + 50 yuan per ton. LLDPE was reported at 6,740 - 7,270 yuan per ton, LDPE at 8,770 - 9,430 yuan per ton, and HDPE at 6,900 - 8,090 yuan per ton [3] Fundamental Tracking - On the supply side, on November 13th, new maintenance devices such as Zhongsha Petrochemical's LLDPE were added, causing the plastics operating rate to drop to around 88.5%, which is currently at a neutral level. In terms of demand, as of the week of November 7th, the downstream operating rate of PE decreased by 0.52 percentage points to 44.85% compared to the previous period. The agricultural film is still in the peak season, with orders continuing to increase and reaching a neutral level in the same period in recent years. The raw material inventory of agricultural film is stable, but the orders for packaging film continue to decrease slightly. The overall downstream operating rate of PE is still at a relatively low level in the same period in recent years. On Thursday, the early petrochemical inventory decreased by 25,000 tons to 665,000 tons compared to the previous day, which is 5,000 tons lower than the same period last year. Petrochemicals are normalizing inventory, and the current petrochemical inventory is at a neutral level in the same period in recent years. For the raw material, crude oil, the Brent crude oil 01 contract fell below $63 per barrel, the price of Northeast Asian ethylene remained flat at $730 per ton compared to the previous period, and the price of Southeast Asian ethylene remained flat at $740 per ton compared to the previous period [4]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - Gasoline profit and low benzene prices are jointly supporting PX. The gasoline crack spread has risen above $15, prompting refineries to prioritize gasoline production and reduce feedstock for aromatics units. PTA processing fees have been compressed to below 200. Industry profits are still constrained by over - capacity due to new plant commissions. Despite the end of the "Golden September and Silver October," export demand may improve under the easing of the Sino - US trade war. The current peak season for downstream weaving is expected to last until November. Attention should be paid to whether a reduction in Sino - US tariffs can further stimulate domestic exports. Bottle chips and short fibers follow cost trends [2] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Price and Index Changes - PTA spot price remained unchanged at 4600 yuan on November 11 and 12, 2025. MEG inner - market price decreased from 3981 yuan to 3961 yuan. PTA closing price increased from 4648 yuan to 4670 yuan, and MEG closing price rose from 3875 yuan to 3891 yuan. 1.4D direct - spun polyester staple fiber price increased from 6365 yuan to 6382 yuan, and short - fiber basis decreased from 123 yuan to 118 yuan. The 12 - 1 spread decreased from 56 yuan to 44 yuan. Polyester staple fiber cash flow increased from 240 yuan to 246 yuan. The price of 1.4D imitation large - chemical fiber remained unchanged at 5400 yuan. The price difference between 1.4D direct - spun and imitation large - chemical fiber increased from 965 yuan to 985 yuan. The price of East China water - bottle chips decreased from 5712 yuan to 5709 yuan. The price of hot - filled polyester bottle chips decreased from 5712 yuan to 5709 yuan. The price of carbonated - grade polyester bottle chips decreased from 5812 yuan to 2806 yuan. The outer - market water - bottle chip price remained unchanged at 760 yuan. Bottle - chip spot processing fee increased from 445 yuan to 449 yuan. T32S pure - polyester yarn price remained unchanged at 10310 yuan. T32S pure - polyester yarn processing fee decreased from 3945 yuan to 3925 yuan. The price of polyester - cotton yarn 65/35 45S remained unchanged at 16300 yuan. The price of cotton 328 decreased from 14445 yuan to 14395 yuan. Polyester - cotton yarn profit increased from 1620 yuan to 1625 yuan. The price of primary three - dimensional hollow (with silicon) remained unchanged at 7020 yuan. The cash flow of hollow short fiber 6 - 15D increased from 553 yuan to 560 yuan. The price of primary low - melting - point short fiber remained unchanged at 7480 yuan [2] 2. Market Conditions - Short - fiber market: The main futures of polyester staple fiber fell 28 to 6242. The prices of polyester staple fiber production plants were stable, and the prices of traders were sorted out. Downstream buyers purchased on demand, and on - site transactions were cautious. The price of 1.56dtex*38mm semi - glossy natural white (1.4D) polyester staple fiber in the East China market was 6160 - 6460 yuan for cash - on - delivery, tax - included self - pick - up. In the North China market, it was 6280 - 6580 yuan for cash - on - delivery, tax - included delivery. In the Fujian market, it was 6180 - 6400 yuan for cash - on - delivery, tax - included delivery. Bottle - chip market: The mainstream negotiation price of polyester bottle chips in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang markets was 5700 - 5800 yuan/ton, with the average price down 15 yuan/ton from the previous working day. PTA and bottle - chip futures fluctuated weakly. The supply - side offers were stable or falling. The market trading atmosphere was light, and downstream terminals mainly had rigid - demand orders. The bottle - chip price decreased slightly [2] 3. Load and Production - Sales Rates - The direct - spun short - fiber load (weekly) decreased from 85.63% to 85.14%. The polyester staple fiber production - sales rate increased from 37.00% to 38.00%. The polyester yarn startup rate (weekly) remained unchanged at 63.50%. The recycled cotton - type load index (weekly) increased from 51.00% to 51.50% [3]