Group 1 - The domestic futures market for rubber is experiencing a downward trend, with the main contract for 20 rubber futures opening at 12,550.00 CNY/ton and showing a decline of approximately 3.10% [1] - The market sentiment is influenced by seasonal factors, with expectations for improved terminal consumption during the "Golden September and Silver October" period, despite the current weak performance of rubber prices [1] - Supply constraints are noted due to adverse weather conditions affecting rubber tapping operations in both domestic and overseas production areas, leading to a tightening of raw material availability [2] Group 2 - The macro market sentiment is recovering, and supply disruptions are continuing, leading to a stabilization and potential upward movement in rubber prices [2] - Inventory levels for natural rubber are decreasing, particularly in the Qingdao region, indicating a tightening supply situation [2] - The return of the La Niña phenomenon may impact global weather patterns, although many regions are still expected to experience above-average temperatures [2]

Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - On September 17, 2025, the A-share market showed overall positive trends, with increases in major indices and trading volume. Futures markets for various commodities had different performances influenced by factors such as supply and demand, production changes, and macro - economic expectations [1]. - The global sugar market is expected to shift from a supply shortage in 2024/25 to a slight surplus in 2025/26, with increased production and consumption [5]. Summary by Variety Stock Index Futures - On September 17, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.37% to 3876.34, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.16% to 13215.46, and the ChiNext Index rose 1.95% to 3147.35. The trading volume of the two markets reached 2376.7 billion yuan, a slight increase of 35.3 billion yuan from the previous day. The CSI 300 index closed at 4551.02, up 27.69 [1][2]. Coke and Coking Coal - On September 17, the coke weighted index closed at 1746.9, up 7.0; the coking coal weighted index closed at 1239.8 yuan, up 1.8. A coal mine in Linfen Hongtong stopped production on September 16 for about 20 days, affecting about 140,000 tons of raw coal output. Three coking coal mines in Ordos have suspended shipments, one of which has stopped production for rectification. The spot price of coking coal has stopped falling and rebounded, and the possibility of a third price cut in the short term is low [3][4][5]. Zhengzhou Sugar - The October sugar delivery volume on the Intercontinental Exchange was 260,750 tons. Brazilian spot sugar prices declined in the first half of September. Affected by factors such as the decline of US sugar prices and the reduction of imported processed sugar quotes, the Zhengzhou Sugar 2601 contract fell on September 17. The global sugar market is expected to shift from a shortage of - 4.4 million tons in 2024/25 to a surplus of + 0.7 million tons in 2025/26, with production increasing from 189.4 million tons to 196.8 million tons and consumption increasing by 2.4 million tons [5]. Rubber - Nissan's plan to cut production and close design studios affected the market. The Shanghai Rubber futures fell on September 17. As of September 14, the total inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao was 586,600 tons, a decrease of 0.56 million tons or 0.95% from the previous period. The保税 area inventory decreased by 8.32% to 66,200 tons, and the general trade inventory increased by 0.07% to 520,400 tons [6][7]. Soybean Meal - On September 17, CBOT soybean futures closed slightly lower. The US soybean crop rating decreased to 63%. Brazil's 2025 soybean production forecast remained at 170.3 million tons. The domestic soybean meal M2601 contract closed at 3002 yuan/ton, down 1.28%. Domestic soybean supply is sufficient, and soybean meal inventory is rising [8]. Live Hogs - On September 17, the LH2511 contract closed at 13,000 yuan/ton, down 1.22%. In September, the supply of suitable - weight pigs increased, and the consumption demand recovered slowly, resulting in a weak and volatile futures price [9]. Palm Oil - On September 17, the palm oil futures failed to continue rising and closed lower. From September 1 - 15, 2025, Malaysia's palm oil production decreased by 8.05%, and exports decreased by 0.1% [9]. Shanghai Copper - The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates, but there is a risk of "buy on rumor, sell on news". Overseas copper mines have occasional disruptions, and the domestic copper concentrate processing fee is low. The domestic refined - scrap copper price difference has widened, and the social inventory accumulation is limited [10]. Cotton - On Wednesday night, the Zhengzhou cotton main contract closed at 13,870 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 144 lots in inventory. The price of Xinjiang machine - picked cottonseed was 6.2 - 6.3 yuan/kg [10]. Iron Ore - On September 17, the iron ore 2601 contract closed down 0.12% at 804.5 yuan. The global iron ore shipment volume increased, the arrival volume decreased, and the iron water production returned to a high level. However, steel mills in Tangshan were required to reduce emissions, so the iron ore price was volatile [10][11]. Asphalt - On September 17, the asphalt 2511 contract closed up 0.58% at 3445 yuan. The asphalt supply remained low, the inventory decreased slightly, the shipment volume declined, and the demand was weak, so the price was volatile [11]. Logs - On September 17, the log futures opened at 806.5, closed at 809, and decreased by 1268 lots. The spot prices in Shandong and Jiangsu remained unchanged. The supply - demand relationship was stable, and the market was in a game between strong expectations and weak reality [11]. Steel - On September 17, the rb2601 contract closed at 3168 yuan/ton, and the hc2601 contract closed at 3390 yuan/ton. The steel industry faced high supply and low demand, resulting in high inventory, low prices, and reduced profits [12]. Alumina - On September 17, the ao2601 contract closed at 2937 yuan/ton. The alumina price fell back after rising. The supply was loose, and downstream enterprises were mainly waiting and seeing [12]. Shanghai Aluminum - On September 17, the al2511 contract closed at 20,940 yuan/ton. The market was waiting for the Fed's decision. The domestic "anti - involution" policy provided some support. The supply was normal, the social inventory increased, and the demand was cautious [13].

Group 1 - Coffee futures prices have surged due to concerns over potential La Niña effects leading to prolonged drought in Brazil, threatening crop yields, with Arabica coffee prices reaching $4.21 per pound [1][3] - Since early August, coffee futures prices have increased by approximately 50%, driven by drought in Brazil, tariffs imposed by the U.S. on South American supplies, and declining inventories [1] - Speculative buying has been observed, particularly following the release of Brazil's August export data and the continued decline in certified Arabica coffee inventories [1] Group 2 - Brazil typically accounts for about 30% of U.S. coffee bean imports, and the inventory of Arabica coffee beans in exchange-regulated warehouses has dropped to its lowest level since April 2024, indicating supply tightness [3] - The NOAA has indicated a 71% probability of La Niña occurring between October and December, which could adversely affect Brazil's coffee crop for 2026-2027, as many had hoped this season's crop would help rebuild inventories [3] - Weather forecasting agency Vaisala reported that Brazil's main coffee-producing regions will continue to experience drought, with unfavorable soil moisture and limited rainfall negatively impacting flowering [3]

Group 1 - As of September 15, cup rubber prices are at 51.00 THB/kg, while latex prices remain unchanged at 56.20 THB/kg. The purchasing price for Yunnan rubber is 14,800 CNY/ton, an increase of 200 CNY, and Hainan private rubber is at 16,100 CNY/ton, unchanged. Qingdao bonded zone Thai standard rubber is priced at 1,870 USD/ton, up by 10 USD, and Thai mixed rubber is at 15,150 CNY/ton, an increase of 200 CNY [1] - As of September 11, the capacity utilization rate for China's semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 72.61%, an increase of 5.69 percentage points month-on-month but a decrease of 7.31 percentage points year-on-year. The full-steel tire sample enterprises have a capacity utilization rate of 66.31%, up by 5.57 percentage points month-on-month and 4.23 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The average inventory turnover days for semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 45.94 days, an increase of 0.09 days month-on-month and 9.71 days year-on-year. For full-steel tire sample enterprises, the average inventory turnover days is 38.83 days, a decrease of 0.05 days month-on-month and a decrease of 4.58 days year-on-year [1] Group 2 - According to QinRex, Côte d'Ivoire's rubber export volume reached 1.05 million tons in the first eight months of 2025, a 14.4% increase compared to 0.92 million tons in the same period of 2024. In August alone, the export volume increased by 14.8% year-on-year but decreased by 8.9% month-on-month [2] - The supply side shows a slight decline in overseas raw material prices, with cost support still present. Downstream holiday stocking activities have increased warehouse outflow, leading to expectations of continued inventory reduction for natural rubber [2] - Some full-steel tire companies have raised their pricing policies, resulting in slower sales, while most companies continue previous pricing strategies. Semi-steel tire companies are promoting sales to increase output, and some are intensifying promotions for snow tires. Channel sales are expected to increase due to anticipated price hikes, prompting some distributors to stock up [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Macro sentiment dominates the short - term trend of rubber prices, while supply - demand fundamentals provide support and resistance. The cost support remains strong due to weather disturbances in domestic and foreign production areas. The rubber sentiment has subsided, and the decline in crude oil prices has dragged down the rubber sector. Long - term demand requires continuous and effective macro - policy incentives, and export growth faces risks such as international situations and trade barriers [1]. - In the near - term, the supply of Indonesian standard rubber is relatively loose, and the delivery pressure of the NR2510 contract is not large. In the long - term, the supply of domestic full - latex is limited, and the RU warehouse receipts are in a seasonal low. The macro - economic situation at home and abroad also affects the rubber market, and there are risks such as US tariff policies and EU anti - dumping investigations [3][7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Core Contradictions and Strategy Recommendations 3.1.1 Core Contradictions - Macro factors and supply - demand fundamentals jointly affect rubber prices. Weather in production areas affects cost support, and long - term demand depends on macro - policies. Export growth has risks [1]. - Near - term trading: 1 - 7 months, Indonesian standard rubber imports increased by about 8% year - on - year, and the price difference between NR contracts and other standard products may remain in the short term [3]. - Long - term trading: Domestic production area weather disturbances lead to slow growth of full - latex raw materials. RU warehouse receipts are decreasing, and the focus is on the remaining tapping window this year. The macro - economic situation at home and abroad has both positive and negative impacts, and there are risks [7]. 3.1.2 Trading - Type Strategy Recommendations - Price range: The reference oscillation range of RU2601 in the next week is 15700 - 16100; that of NR2511 is 12500 - 13000. The trend is expected to be a wide - range oscillation [11]. - Strategy suggestions: In the wide - range oscillation, it is advisable to wait and see on a single - side basis. For basis, month - spread, and hedging arbitrage strategies, specific operations and entry points are provided [12]. 3.1.3 Industrial Customer Operation Recommendations - Price range prediction: The monthly price range of rubber RU is 15800 - 16300, and that of 20 - number rubber NR is 12700 - 13200 [13]. - Risk management strategies: Different strategies are proposed for inventory management and procurement management, including futures trading, option trading, and corresponding trading directions, hedging ratios, and entry intervals [13]. 3.2 Important Information and Concerned Events 3.2.1 Last Week's Important Information - Positive information: Heavy - truck sales continued to grow. In 2025, from January to August, China's heavy - truck cumulative sales increased by about 13% year - on - year. From January to August, China's automobile production and sales increased by 12.7% and 12.6% respectively, and automobile exports increased by 13.7%. There is a high probability of La Nina phenomenon in the fourth quarter, which may affect Southeast Asian production areas [14]. - Negative information: Indonesian standard rubber exports increased. Malaysia's rubber subsidies stabilized supply. Global natural rubber production and consumption had different trends in July. In August, China's imports of natural and synthetic rubber increased [15]. 3.2.2 This Week's Focus - Tropical disturbances are generated in the South China Sea, and Typhoon "Mina" may affect China's Taiwan to Guangdong area. Pay attention to the rainfall in Thailand in September. This week is a key period for central banks around the world to announce policy interest rates, especially the Fed's interest rate decision on September 18 [16]. 3.3 Disk Interpretation 3.3.1 Price - Volume and Fund Interpretation - Domestic market: The rubber price fluctuated last week, and the price center of the RU01 contract remained around 15900, and that of the NR11 contract was around 12700. Spot prices fell, and the basis of Thai standard, Indonesian standard, and NR was at a seasonal high. The RU month - spread changed little, and the NR term structure changed significantly [18][22][26]. - Foreign market: The foreign market trend was similar to the domestic one, and the exchange rate affected the pricing of foreign rubber. The term structure of Japanese RSS3 changed, and Singapore TRES20 maintained a contango structure [29][31]. - Virtual - to - physical ratio and sentiment indicators: The bullish sentiment of rubber fluctuated. The RU virtual - to - physical ratio was moderate, and the NR ratio was at a relatively high level in the same period of history [33]. - Internal - external price difference tracking: The internal - external price differences of RU and NR were differentiated. The price difference between RU and Japanese RSS3 was high but narrowed. The supply of NR and Singapore 20 - number rubber was expected to be loose, and the exchange rate affected the price difference [36]. - Variety price difference analysis: The deep - shallow price difference of dry rubber continued to expand. The price difference between natural and synthetic rubber increased [40][47]. 3.4 Valuation and Profit Analysis 3.4.1 Industry Chain Profit Tracking - Raw material cost: Domestic raw material prices rose and fell. In Hainan, glue prices decreased slightly, and cup - glue prices increased slightly. In Yunnan, glue prices remained high. In Thailand, the water - cup price difference decreased [50]. - Processing profit: The delivery profit of domestic full - latex in Yunnan was low, and the profit of TSR9710 was good. The processing profit of imported smoked sheets increased slightly, while the profits of Thai standard and Thai mixed rubber were negative [56][58]. 3.5 Supply - Demand and Inventory Deduction 3.5.1 Supply Side - Main - producing country output: Thailand's output decreased in July. Indonesia's output may decrease slightly in August. Malaysia's output decreased year - on - year, and Vietnam's output is expected to increase. India's output was at a low level [60]. - Import situation: In August, China's imports of natural and synthetic rubber increased. From Thailand, the import of Thai standard increased, and Thai mixed decreased. Indonesian imports increased in July, and exports may remain growing in August [62]. 3.5.2 Demand Side - Main - producing country total demand: In July, China's natural rubber consumption was stable year - on - year. The demand in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia decreased, while that in Vietnam and India increased. China's rubber demand and exports are expected to remain strong, but international trade situations need attention [70]. - Tire production and sales: The start - up rate of semi - steel tires increased, and the inventory decreased slowly. Tire exports increased, but the average export price decreased. The downstream inventory is high, and short - term production and sales are stable, but long - term risks exist [73]. - Replacement demand: China's logistics industry is stable, and the replacement demand is expected to be stable. However, long - term fixed - asset investment may suppress the growth of replacement demand [78]. - Supporting demand: Last week, domestic passenger car wholesale sales decreased. China's heavy - truck sales were strong in the first half of the year, and the supporting demand is expected to be resilient. Automobile exports increased significantly in August [80]. 3.5.3 Inventory Side - Futures inventory: RU warehouse receipts decreased rapidly, and NR warehouse receipts increased steadily [84]. - Social inventory: The domestic dry - rubber social inventory decreased slightly. The light - colored rubber inventory continued to decrease, and the dark - colored rubber inventory also decreased slightly. The inventory in Yunnan's non - standard rubber increased [87].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Oils and Fats**: Oscillating [5] - **Protein Meal**: Oscillating [6] - **Corn and Starch**: Oscillating weakly [7] - **Hogs**: Oscillating [9] - **Natural Rubber**: Oscillating strongly in the short - term [13] - **Synthetic Rubber**: Oscillating [14] - **Cotton**: Oscillating strongly in the short - term [15] - **Sugar**: Oscillating [17] - **Pulp**: Oscillating [19] - **Double - offset Paper**: Oscillating [20] - **Logs**: Oscillating [23] 2. Core Views of the Report The report analyzes multiple agricultural products, including their current market conditions, influencing factors, and future outlooks. It points out that different products face various supply - demand situations, affected by factors such as weather, policies, and international trade. For example, natural rubber has strong short - term support; oils and fats may rise again later; corn shows a short - term bearish and long - term bullish pattern; hog prices are oscillating at a low level in the short - term but may strengthen in 2026 due to de - capacity policies. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Views - **Oils and Fats**: Before the USDA report, the market is volatile. Factors such as the drought in the US soybean - growing areas, the inventory situation of palm oil in Malaysia and Indonesia, and the inventory and trade policies of rapeseed oil in China affect the market. In the future, the probability of price increase is high [5]. - **Protein Meal**: Internationally, factors like the possible reduction of US soybean yield and the change of South American soybean planting area need attention. Domestically, the supply is abundant, and the demand is expected to be stable or increase slightly. The market is expected to oscillate in the range [6]. - **Corn and Starch**: The price shows regional differentiation. In the short - term, the supply is tight, and there is a tail - end rally. In the fourth quarter, the selling pressure will appear. In the long - term, the price is not pessimistic, showing a short - term bearish and long - term bullish pattern [8]. - **Hogs**: The supply is abundant in the short - and medium - term, and the price is oscillating at a low level. The "anti - involution" policy may drive the price to strengthen in 2026 [9]. - **Natural Rubber**: The short - term fundamental support is strong, and there are many speculative themes. The price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short - term [13]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: It follows the trend of natural rubber and is supported by the cost of raw material butadiene. The price is expected to oscillate strongly in the short - term [14]. - **Cotton**: The domestic market has low inventory and improved demand marginally. The price is expected to oscillate in the short - term, and short - term long positions can be tried [15]. - **Sugar**: In the new season, the global sugar supply is expected to be abundant, and the price has a downward drive in the long - term. In the short - term, it rebounds after stopping the decline [17]. - **Pulp**: After continuous decline, it rebounds. The internal contradictions are differentiated, and the futures price is expected to oscillate [19]. - **Double - offset Paper**: The market lacks clear upward or downward drivers, and the price is expected to oscillate around the listing price. Unilateral strategies can consider the 4000 - 4500 range [20]. - **Logs**: The market is in a game between weak reality and peak - season expectation. The price may stop falling and stabilize in September [23]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring The report lists the data monitoring of various varieties, including oils and fats, protein meal, corn, starch, hogs, cotton, sugar, pulp, double - offset paper, and logs, but no specific data details are provided in the given text. 3.3 Rating Standards The report provides rating standards, including definitions of ratings such as "strong", "oscillating strongly", "oscillating", "oscillating weakly", "weakly", and time periods and calculation methods for standard deviations [177].

Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the futures market, including overnight and spot prices, key fundamental information, macro news, fund flows, and arbitrage tracking, covering various commodities such as palm oil, soybeans, and crude oil [1][2][3]. Summary by Directory 01 Overnight Quotes - Overnight closing prices and price changes of multiple futures contracts, including palm oil, crude oil, soybeans, and related products, are presented [1]. - Exchange rate information for multiple currencies is provided, including the US dollar index and various currency pairs [1]. 02 Spot Quotes - Spot prices, basis, and basis changes for DCE palm oil, DCE soybean oil, and DCE soybean meal are provided, along with CNF quotes for imported soybeans [2]. 03 Key Fundamental Information Production Area Weather - The future weather outlook for US soybean - producing states from September 16th to 20th indicates higher - than - normal temperatures and above - median precipitation in the west [3]. - The frost risk in the US Midwest has decreased by mid - September due to rising temperatures, and the distribution of rainfall and temperature in the Midwest is detailed, along with its impact on crops [5]. - The CPC predicts a 71% probability of a La Nina event from October to December [6]. International Supply and Demand - From September 1 - 10, 2025, Malaysian palm oil production decreased by 3.17% compared to the same period last month, with a 2.70% decrease in yield and a 0.09% decrease in oil extraction rate [7]. - Malaysia's 2025 oil palm planting area is expected to be 5.64 million hectares, slightly higher than 2024 [7]. - Analysts expect Malaysia's September palm oil inventory to increase by 6% to 2.3 million tons [7]. - In July, global soybean oil exports reached 1.2 million tons, and the export and import situations of major countries are detailed [8]. - As of September 9th, 22% of US soybean - growing areas were affected by drought [8]. - As of September 4th, US soybean export sales increased by 622,500 tons [8]. - As of September 4th, US soybean meal export sales increased by 357,500 tons, and US soybean oil export sales decreased by 6,400 tons [9]. - Analysts predict that US soybean crushing in August may decline [10]. - CONAB predicts Brazil's 2024/25 soybean production, planting area, yield, and export volume [11]. - IBGE predicts Brazil's 2025 soybean planting area and production [11]. - Brazilian soybean, soybean meal, and corn export data for last week and this week are provided [11]. - As of September 3rd, Argentine farmers' soybean sales data and export sales registration data are provided [12]. - India's 2025/26 soybean production is expected to decline by 12% [13]. - Canada's 2025 July and 2024/25 rapeseed, rapeseed oil, and rapeseed meal export data are provided [13]. Domestic Supply and Demand - On September 11th, the trading volume of soybean oil and palm oil decreased by 28% compared to the previous trading day [15]. - On September 11th, the trading volume of soybean meal decreased, and the opening rate of oil mills decreased [15]. - On September 11th, the agricultural product wholesale price index and the prices of various agricultural products increased [15]. 04 Macro News International News - The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in September and October is provided [17]. - US initial jobless claims, CPI data, and OPEC's monthly report on global crude oil demand and production are presented [17]. - The Eurozone's central bank interest rates are provided [17]. Domestic News - On September 11th, the US dollar/Chinese yuan exchange rate decreased, and the Chinese central bank conducted reverse repurchase operations with a net investment of 7.94 billion yuan [19]. 05 Fund Flows - On September 11th, the futures market had a net capital inflow of 25.502 billion yuan, including 3.777 billion yuan in commodity futures, 21.101 billion yuan in stock index futures, and 579 million yuan in treasury bond futures [22]. 06 Arbitrage Tracking No specific content is provided in the given text for this section.

Raw Materials and Spot Prices - As of September 10, cup rubber is priced at 52.55 THB/kg, down by 0.40 THB, while latex is at 56.00 THB/kg, unchanged [1] - In Yunnan, the purchase price for rubber water is 14,500 CNY/ton, while in Hainan, the private sector price is 15,900 CNY/ton, down by 400 CNY [1] - In Qingdao Free Trade Zone, the price for Thai standard rubber is 1,860 USD/ton, and Thai mixed rubber is at 15,000 CNY/ton, both unchanged [1] Tire Production Rates and Inventory - As of September 4, the capacity utilization rate for Chinese semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 66.92%, down by 4.05 percentage points month-on-month and down by 12.98 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The capacity utilization rate for Chinese all-steel tire sample enterprises is 60.74%, down by 4.15 percentage points month-on-month and down by 1.12 percentage points year-on-year [1] - In Shandong, the average inventory turnover days for semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 45.85 days, down by 0.29 days month-on-month and up by 10.04 days year-on-year; for all-steel tire sample enterprises, it is 38.88 days, down by 0.34 days month-on-month and down by 3.99 days year-on-year [1] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Côte d'Ivoire's rubber export volume reached 1.05 million tons in the first eight months of 2025, a 14.4% increase from 0.92 million tons in the same period of 2024 [2] - The export volume in August alone increased by 14.8% year-on-year but decreased by 8.9% month-on-month [2] - The overall supply situation is supported by a slight decline in overseas raw material prices, while inventory continues to decrease [2] - As enterprises resume operations, production capacity utilization is expected to improve, although some companies are still facing production constraints [2] Price Outlook - The price range for natural rubber contracts is expected to be between 15,000 and 16,500 CNY, with attention on the main production areas and potential impacts from La Niña on supply [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - International aspects: Optimistic expectations for China-US trade negotiations have cooled, the soybean purchase agreement has fallen through, and the export demand for US soybeans is under pressure. The August USDA report is bullish, with the planting area of US soybeans in the 2025/26 season reduced by 2.5 million acres to 80.9 million acres, the yield per acre estimated at 53.6 bushels, and the ending inventory dropping to 290 million bushels. Recent low precipitation in the production areas has led to a significant decline in the good and excellent rate. Attention should be paid to the yield adjustment in the September report. The Ministry of Commerce has issued an anti-dumping investigation ruling on imported Canadian rapeseed, with a deposit ratio of 75.8% and an extended investigation period, strengthening the expectation of tightened rapeseed imports. The meteorological organization has reported that the La Nina phenomenon may return in September, and the soybean sowing work in South America is about to begin. Track the changes in weather [3][71]. - Domestic aspects: In terms of the ship - booking progress, the booking progress for November is 14%, 1.5% for December, and sporadic for January. The overall progress is slow. Market rumors suggest that 3 - 6 million tons of imported reserve soybeans will be released in November to ease the tight supply situation. The purchase of Argentine soybean meal is limited and there are quality problems. Without purchasing US soybeans, there is still an expectation of tightening supply in the distant future. The arrival of soybeans from August to September is sufficient, the crushing operation rate is high, and the supply of soybean meal is still available. Feed enterprises purchase on a spot - as - needed basis, and the purchase of basis positions has increased under the expectation of tightening supply in the distant future. The提货 demand is good, and there is support on the demand side [3][71]. - Recently, the dry conditions in the production areas have led to a significant decline in the good and excellent rate of US soybeans, and there is a large variable in the final yield. Last year, due to continuous low precipitation in the production areas from August to September, the yield continued to decline. The sowing season in South America has begun, and attention should be paid to the impact of the return of La Nina. The Brazilian premium is running strongly, providing support for import costs. Without purchasing US soybeans, there is still an expectation of tightening supply in the fourth quarter. The short - term arrival of Brazilian soybeans is still dragging down the upward rhythm. It is expected that the short - term Dalian soybean meal will mainly fluctuate, and the medium - to - long - term price center will rise [3][72]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Review of the Soybean Meal Market - Since August, soybean meal has first risen and then fallen, showing a range - bound operation. At the end of August, the 01 contract of soybean meal rose 19 to close at 3055 yuan/ton, an increase of 0.63%. The spot price of soybean meal in South China rose 70 to close at 2940 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.44%. The main contract of CBOT US soybeans rose 62.75 to close at 1053 cents/bushel, an increase of 6.34%. In early August, the price steadily increased, mainly supported by the extension of the China - US tariff agreement as scheduled and the strengthening of the expectation of tight supply in the distant future. In the middle of August, it rose sharply and then fluctuated, mainly driven by the unexpectedly bullish USDA report. In late August, the price of soybean meal continued to decline and adjust, mainly due to the news of the release of imported reserve soybeans in November and the expectation of a positive outcome in the China - US trade negotiation [9]. 2. International Aspects 2.1 Global Soybean Supply and Demand - According to the August USDA report, the global soybean production in the 2025/2026 season is 426.39 million tons, a decrease of 1.29 million tons from the previous month's estimate. The global crushing demand is 367.7 million tons, basically unchanged from the previous month's estimate. The ending inventory in the 2025/2026 season is 124.9 million tons, a decrease of 1.17 million tons from the previous month's estimate, and the stock - to - consumption ratio is 29.38% [12]. 2.2 US Soybean Supply and Demand - The August USDA report is bullish. In the 2024/2025 season, the export demand for US soybeans increased by 10 million bushels to 1.875 billion bushels, and the crushing demand increased by 10 million bushels to 2.43 billion bushels. In the 2025/2026 season, the planting area of US soybeans decreased by 2.5 million acres, mainly due to the increase in the behavior of US farmers switching to corn planting under the influence of China - US tariff frictions. The yield per acre increased from 52.5 bushels/acre to 53.6 bushels/acre, but the overall production estimate decreased to 4.292 billion bushels. As of now, due to the high tariffs on US soybean imports, China has not made any purchases, and the export demand for US soybeans has decreased by 40 million bushels to 1.705 billion bushels. The ending inventory has dropped to 290 million bushels, and the stock - to - consumption ratio is 6.66%, indicating an expectation of tightening supply [15]. 2.3 US Soybean Production Area Weather - As of the week of August 24, 2025, the good and excellent rate of US soybeans was 69%, higher than the market expectation of 67%. As of the week of August 26, about 11% of the US soybean planting area was affected by drought. The weather forecast shows that the cumulative precipitation in the US soybean production areas in the next 15 days will be 30 - 35mm, lower than the average level. The eastern production areas are relatively dry. The 2025 Pro Farmer inspection report shows that the development of this year's soybean crops is better than that of the same period last year. The final yield is estimated to be 53 bushels/acre, and considering the dry weather in August, the estimated yield may be slightly adjusted downward [21][22]. 2.4 US Soybean Crushing Demand - The data released by the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) shows that the US soybean crushing volume in July was 195.699 million bushels, higher than the market average expectation of 191.59 million bushels. The cumulative crushing volume from September 2024 to July 2025 was 2.114335 billion bushels, a year - on - year increase of 4.70%. As of the week of August 22, 2025, the US soybean crushing gross profit was 2.99 dollars/bushel [24]. 2.5 US Soybean Export Demand - As of the week of August 21, 2025, the net export sales of US soybeans in the current market season were - 189,000 tons. The cumulative export sales volume of US soybeans in the 2024/2025 season was 50.87 million tons. The net export sales of US soybeans in the 2025/2026 season in the current week were 1.373 million tons, and the cumulative sales volume was 7.23 million tons. China has not purchased new - season US soybeans [27]. 2.6 Brazilian Soybean Balance Sheet and Exports - According to the USDA report, the Brazilian soybean balance sheet has basically not been adjusted. In the 2025/2026 season, the Brazilian soybean production remains at 175 million tons, the export demand is 112 million tons, the crushing demand is 58 million tons, the ending inventory is 36.96 million tons, and the stock - to - consumption ratio is 21.21%. In July 2025, the Brazilian soybean export volume was 12.26 million tons. The Brazilian National Association of Grain Exporters (ANEC) data shows that the estimated export volume of Brazilian soybeans in August is 8.94 million tons [31][39]. 2.7 Argentine Soybean Situation - The August USDA report shows that in the 2024/2025 season, the Argentine soybean production increased by 1 million tons to 50.9 million tons, the import volume increased by 300,000 tons to 6.8 million tons, the crushing demand increased by 500,000 tons to 42.6 million tons, and the ending inventory was 24.95 million tons. In the 2025/2026 season, the Argentine soybean production is expected to be 48.5 million tons, the export demand increased by 800,000 tons to 5.8 million tons, the crushing demand remains at 43 million tons, and the ending inventory is 24.65 million tons [41]. 3. Domestic Situation 3.1 Import of Soybeans and Other Situations - According to customs data, in July 2025, China's soybean import volume was 11.67 million tons. In terms of the ship - booking rhythm, as of August 19, the purchase progress for November - January is relatively slow. The estimated arrival volume of soybeans in August - September is about 10 million tons each month [47]. 3.2 Domestic Oil Mill Inventory - As of the week of August 22, 2025, the soybean inventory of major oil mills was 6.8253 million tons, the soybean meal inventory was 1.0533 million tons, and the unexecuted contract was 4.9174 million tons. The national port soybean inventory was 8.898 million tons. As of the week of August 29, 2025, the daily average trading volume of soybean meal in the week was 149,540 tons, the daily average 提货 volume was 193,580 tons, the crushing volume of major oil mills was 2.4254 million tons, and the feed enterprise's soybean meal inventory days were 8.87 days [51]. 3.3 Feed and Breeding Situation - In July 2025, the national industrial feed production was 28.31 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.3% and a year - on - year increase of 5.5%. The proportion of corn in the compound feed produced by feed enterprises is 33.1%, and the proportion of soybean meal in the compound feed and concentrated feed is 14.1% [63]. 4. Summary and Outlook for the Future - International aspects: Optimistic expectations for China - US trade negotiations have cooled, the soybean purchase agreement has fallen through, and the export demand for US soybeans is under pressure. Pay attention to the yield adjustment in the September USDA report, the tightening of rapeseed imports, and the impact of the possible return of La Nina [71]. - Domestic aspects: The ship - booking progress is slow, and the release of imported reserve soybeans in November may ease the tight supply situation. Without purchasing US soybeans, there is still an expectation of tightening supply in the distant future. The current supply of soybean meal is sufficient, and the demand side has support [71]. - It is expected that the short - term Dalian soybean meal will mainly fluctuate, and the medium - to - long - term price center will rise [72].

Report Industry Investment Rating - All varieties are rated as "oscillating" [1][2][4][5][6] Core Viewpoints - The oil price is oscillating due to factors such as inventory changes, OPEC+ production decisions, and market expectations [1] - The prices of fuel oil, asphalt, polyester, rubber, methanol, polyolefin, and PVC are also expected to oscillate, with their trends depending on various factors including cost, supply, demand, and market sentiment [2][4][5][6] Summary by Directory Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Thursday, oil prices fell. The EIA inventory report showed an increase in US commercial crude and SPR inventories, a decrease in gasoline inventory, and an increase in distillate inventory. US domestic crude production and refinery processing volume decreased. OPEC+ meeting agenda is yet to be set, and some members may increase production. The oil price is expected to oscillate [1] - **Fuel Oil**: On Thursday, the fuel oil futures prices fell. The Chinese refinery operating rate increased. The inflow of low-sulfur fuel oil from the West is expected to decrease, and the high-sulfur shipments from Iran and Russia may also decline. However, the overall demand for high and low sulfur fuel oil remains weak. The prices of FU and LU have some upward momentum but depend on the oil price [2] - **Asphalt**: On Thursday, the asphalt futures price fell. The domestic asphalt shipments increased, and the capacity utilization rate of modified asphalt decreased. In September, the demand in the north may increase, but the supply in North and Northeast China may limit the price increase. The overall supply pressure is limited, and the price may rise further [2] - **Polyester**: On Thursday, the TA futures price fell, and the EG futures price rose. PX supply is high, and downstream TA maintenance volume increases. The terminal demand is weak, and the demand in the peak season is under test. The EG spot liquidity is tight, but the inventory may increase in the future [4] - **Rubber**: On Thursday, the RU and NR futures prices rose, and the BR futures price fell. The weather in the producing areas may be affected by La Nina. The raw material prices fluctuate slightly, and the demand is stable domestically and weak externally. The heavy truck sales are good, and the inventory is slightly reduced. The rubber price is expected to oscillate [4][5] - **Methanol**: On Thursday, the methanol spot price is stable. The MTO device may resume production due to improved profits, and the demand in September is expected to pick up. The supply increment is limited, and the price is expected to enter a bottom area [5] - **Polyolefin**: On Thursday, the polyolefin prices are stable. In September, the supply and demand are both strong, and the inventory is gradually transferred to the downstream. The price is expected to fluctuate slightly [5] - **PVC**: On Thursday, the PVC market prices are adjusted. The real estate construction is weak, and the demand for PVC downstream products is limited. The export is expected to decline due to the anti-dumping tax. The PVC price in September is expected to oscillate weakly [6] Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the spot price, futures price, basis, basis rate, and their changes of various energy and chemical products on September 4th and 5th, 2025 [7] Market News - The EIA inventory report shows the changes in US crude oil, gasoline, and distillate inventories, as well as domestic production and refinery processing volume [9] - OPEC's oil production in August may increase, mainly due to the output growth of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. OPEC+ is accelerating the relaxation of production cuts, while some members are required to make additional cuts [9] Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Price**: The report presents the closing price trends of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025 [11][13][15][17][19][21] - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: The report shows the basis trends of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025 [23][25][29][31][33][35] - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spread**: The report provides the spread trends of different contracts of various energy and chemical products, such as fuel oil, asphalt, etc. [37][39][42][45][48][49][52] - **4.4 Inter - variety Spread**: The report shows the spread and ratio trends between different varieties, such as crude oil, fuel oil, etc. [54][59] - **4.5 Production Profit**: The report presents the cash flow and production profit trends of some energy and chemical products, such as ethylene - based ethylene glycol, PP, etc. [62][64] Team Member Introduction - The report introduces the members of the energy and chemical research team, including their positions, educational backgrounds, honors, research areas, and professional qualifications [67][68][69][70]