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合成橡胶产业日报-20250619
Rui Da Qi Huo· 2025-06-19 09:09
1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Due to recent geopolitical factors causing an upward trend in crude oil prices, the market's concern about the increase in production costs driving up the supply price of cis - butadiene rubber is gradually rising. Producers' inventory generally decreases, while traders' inventory generally increases. The supply price may remain firm under the influence of cost factors, but the downstream end shows obvious resistance to high prices, and it is expected that the production - sales pressure will be difficult to ease. [2] - This week, the capacity utilization rates of domestic tire enterprises showed mixed trends. Enterprises' production scheduling gradually returned to normal levels. Some enterprises moderately increased production to meet order demands, while a few enterprises suspended production due to power plant maintenance. In the short term, the capacity utilization rate is expected to remain basically stable. The production scheduling of all - steel tire enterprises is temporarily stable, and the resumption of production of semi - steel tire enterprises undergoing maintenance has a certain pulling effect on the overall capacity utilization rate. The r2508 contract is expected to fluctuate in the range of 11,400 - 11,900 in the short term. [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main contract for synthetic rubber was 11,770 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 30 yuan/ton; the position volume of the main contract was 15,134, with a week - on - week decrease of 1,643. The 7 - 8 spread of synthetic rubber was 140 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 20 yuan/ton. The total warehouse receipt quantity of butadiene rubber in warehouses was 800 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 4,370 tons. [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The mainstream price of cis - butadiene rubber (BR9000) from Qilu Petrochemical, Daqing Petrochemical in Shandong and Shanghai was 11,750 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 150 yuan/ton; the mainstream price of cis - butadiene rubber (BR9000) from Maoming Petrochemical in Guangdong was 11,800 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 150 yuan/ton. The basis of synthetic rubber was 180 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 170 yuan/ton. [2] - Brent crude oil was 76.7 US dollars/barrel, with a week - on - week increase of 0.25 US dollars/barrel; naphtha CFR Japan was 633.13 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 7.5 US dollars/ton; Northeast Asian ethylene price was 820 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 10 US dollars/ton; the intermediate price of butadiene CFR China was 1,070 US dollars/ton, with no change. WTI crude oil was 75.14 US dollars/barrel, with a week - on - week increase of 0.3 US dollars/barrel; the mainstream price of butadiene in the Shandong market was 9,500 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 100 yuan/ton. [2] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The weekly capacity of butadiene was 14.77 million tons/week, with no change; the capacity utilization rate of butadiene was 68.98%, with a week - on - week increase of 0.96 percentage points. The port inventory of butadiene was 21,000 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 6,000 tons; the operating rate of Shandong local refineries' atmospheric and vacuum distillation units was 45.12%, with a week - on - week decrease of 1.88 percentage points. [2] - The monthly output of cis - butadiene rubber was 139,400 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 17,900 tons; the weekly capacity utilization rate of cis - butadiene rubber was 65.03%, with a week - on - week decrease of 2.22 percentage points. The weekly production profit of cis - butadiene rubber was - 576 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 306 yuan/ton. The social inventory of cis - butadiene rubber was 33,900 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 100 tons; the manufacturer's inventory of cis - butadiene rubber was 27,650 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 650 tons; the trader's inventory of cis - butadiene rubber was 6,210 tons, with a week - on - week increase of 530 tons. [2] 3.4 Downstream Situation - The operating rate of domestic semi - steel tires was 77.98%, with a week - on - week increase of 4.12 percentage points; the operating rate of domestic all - steel tires was 61.24%, with a week - on - week decrease of 2.23 percentage points. The monthly output of all - steel tires was 11.82 million, with a month - on - month decrease of 1.26 million; the monthly output of semi - steel tires was 54.15 million, with a month - on - month decrease of 1.24 million. [2] - The inventory days of all - steel tires in Shandong were 41.74 days, with a week - on - week decrease of 0.13 days; the inventory days of semi - steel tires in Shandong were 46.28 days, with a week - on - week increase of 0.44 days. [2] 3.5 Industry News - As of June 19, the inventory of high - cis cis - butadiene rubber sample enterprises in China was 33,700 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 200 tons and a month - on - month decrease of 0.56%. [2] - As of June 19, the capacity utilization rate of semi - steel tire sample enterprises in China was 71.54%, a week - on - week increase of 1.56 percentage points and a year - on - year decrease of 8.52 percentage points; the capacity utilization rate of all - steel tire sample enterprises was 61.39%, a week - on - week increase of 2.69 percentage points and a year - on - year decrease of 0.45 percentage points. [2] - In May 2025, the sales volume of the heavy - truck market in China was about 83,000 (wholesale basis, including exports and new energy), a month - on - month decrease of 5% compared with April and a year - on - year increase of about 6% compared with 78,200 in the same period last year. From January to May this year, the cumulative sales volume of the heavy - truck market in China was about 435,500, a year - on - year increase of about 1%. [2]
2025年下半年宏观配置展望:观势明变,本固枝荣
Guo Tai Jun An Qi Huo· 2025-06-18 11:42
Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - In the second half of 2025, external demand drag will gradually emerge, and the macro - economy is expected to face mild downward pressure due to the high base in Q4 of last year. The "supply stronger than demand" pattern will continue, and the pressure on both supply and demand will increase marginally. [3] - Policy will continue the tone of stabilizing growth, confidence, and assets. Active fiscal and monetary tools will be implemented to boost domestic demand, stabilize the real estate market, and promote industrial transformation and upgrading. [3] - In the second half of the year, RMB asset allocation will enter a rhythm where the bond market fluctuates at a high level, the stock market captures structural opportunities, and commodities fluctuate at the bottom waiting for a driver. [4] 3. Summary by Directory 2025 H2 Domestic Macroeconomic: New Balance of Supply and Demand - **Total**: The annual GDP growth rate is expected to remain stable, with a quarterly rhythm of high in the first half and low in the second half. The full - year GDP growth rate is predicted to be 4.74%. [6] - **Structure**: The "supply stronger than demand" pattern will continue. Supply - side indicators are expected to slow down slightly, and demand - side indicators may continue to hover at a relatively low level. [8][9] - **Export**: Although exports showed resilience in Jan - May 2025, the "front - loading of demand" caused by "rush - export" will lead to a decline in external demand later. [11] - **Manufacturing Investment**: The peak of the Juglar cycle has passed, and the growth rate of manufacturing investment is expected to be 8.3%, lower than the previous high - growth state. [16] - **Real Estate Chain Data**: China is in the middle - late stage of the downward Kuznets cycle. Real estate data is hovering at a low level, but policy support may reduce its impact on the economy. [23] - **Consumption**: Consumption growth is driven by policies, but the endogenous repair momentum is still weak. The total retail sales of consumer goods are expected to grow by 4.8%. [29] Policy: Stabilize Growth and Focus on Precise Regulation - **Monetary Policy**: It will maintain a moderately loose tone. The next round of easing is more likely to occur from September to Q4, with structural policies being the main focus before that. The 7 - day reverse repurchase rate is expected to have a 10BP cut. [34][36] - **Fiscal Policy**: It is divided into in - budget and off - budget policies. In - budget policies are expected to increase the fiscal deficit in the second half of the year. The actual fiscal expenditure in Jan - Apr increased by 7.2% year - on - year. [39][42] Tactics of Asset Allocation under Macroeconomic Contradictions - **Macroeconomic Contradictions**: The economy showed a good start in Q1 but returned to normal in Q2. Real - economy profit recovery and domestic consumption repair need stronger policy support. [46] - **Asset Performance**: Commodities are in a bottom - oscillating market without a clear upward driver. Bonds will fluctuate at a high level, and the stock market will present a dumbbell - shaped structural market. [60][63]
瑞达期货天然橡胶产业日报-20250618
Rui Da Qi Huo· 2025-06-18 09:36
数据来源于第三方,仅供参考。市场有风险,投资需谨慎! 样本企业产能利用率恢复性提升。 复至常规水平,上周国内轮胎企业产能利用率环比提升,预计短期轮胎企业产能利用率小幅波动为主。ru2 天然橡胶产业日报 2025-06-18 | 项目类别 | 数据指标 | 最新 | 环比 数据指标 | 最新 | 环比 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 期货市场 | 沪胶主力合约收盘价(日,元/吨) | 14010 | 140 20号胶主力合约收盘价(日,元/吨) | 12330 | 190 | | | 沪胶9-1价差(日,元/吨) | -860 | -15 20号胶7-8价差(日,元/吨) | 50 | -15 | | | 沪胶与20号胶价差(日,元/吨) | 1680 | -50 沪胶主力合约 持仓量(日,手) | 156240 | -293 | | | 20号胶主力合约持仓量(日,手) | 22667 | -3079 沪胶前20名净持仓 | -17204 | 1020 | | | 20号胶前20名净持仓 | -5862 | -3849 沪胶交易所仓单(日,吨) | 1931 ...
美国5月产能利用率 77.4%,预期77.70%,前值77.70%。
news flash· 2025-06-17 13:18
美国5月产能利用率 77.4%,预期77.70%,前值77.70%。 ...
瑞达期货PVC产业日报-20250617
Rui Da Qi Huo· 2025-06-17 09:43
Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - V2509 rose and then fell, closing at 4,833 yuan/ton. The supply side was affected by the extended impact of previously shut - down devices such as Qilu Petrochemical and Fujian Wanhua. Last week, the PVC capacity utilization rate decreased by 1.47% to 79.25% week - on - week. - On the demand side, last week, the downstream PVC operating rate decreased by 0.47% to 45.8% week - on - week. Among them, the pipe operating rate decreased by 1.44% to 42.94% week - on - week, and the profile operating rate decreased by 0.5% to 37.55% week - on - week. - In terms of inventory, last week, the PVC social inventory decreased by 2.59% to 573,600 tons week - on - week, maintaining a destocking trend with low inventory pressure. - In June, there were many domestic PVC annual inspection devices. This week, the 200,000 - ton device of Henan Yuhang was planned for annual inspection, and the capacity utilization rate was expected to continue to decline. - The domestic downstream demand was in the off - season, and the Indian market was affected by uncertainties such as BIS certification and anti - dumping duties and the rainy season. - In terms of cost, domestic calcium carbide shut - down devices remained, and some devices had indefinite production restrictions, supporting the calcium carbide price. The import volume of ethylene decreased, and the price might be strongly sorted. PVC had weak supply and demand, and the strong cost provided support for the futures price. The daily K - line of V2509 should pay attention to the support near 4,790 and the pressure near 4,900 [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of PVC was 4,833 yuan/ton, a decrease of 27 yuan. The trading volume was 834,032 lots, a decrease of 360,614 lots. The open interest was 962,017 lots, a decrease of 16,925 lots. - The buy order volume of the top 20 futures positions was 762,413 lots, an increase of 6,957 lots. The sell order volume was 778,513 lots, an increase of 9,691 lots. The net buy order volume was - 16,100 lots, a decrease of 2,734 lots [3]. 3.2 Spot Market - In the East China region, the price of ethylene - based PVC was 5,000 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of calcium carbide - based PVC was 4,755.38 yuan/ton, unchanged. - In the South China region, the price of ethylene - based PVC was 4,955 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of calcium carbide - based PVC was 4,822.5 yuan/ton, a decrease of 25 yuan. - The CIF price of PVC in China was 710 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the CIF price in Southeast Asia was 670 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the FOB price in Northwest Europe was 745 US dollars/ton, unchanged. The basis of PVC was - 83 yuan/ton, an increase of 27 yuan [3]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The mainstream average price of calcium carbide in Central China was 2,700 yuan/ton, unchanged; in North China, it was 2,698.33 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Northwest China, it was 2,460 yuan/ton, a decrease of 20 yuan. - The mainstream price of liquid chlorine in Inner Mongolia was 50.5 yuan/ton, unchanged. - The mid - price of VCM CFR Far East was 524 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the mid - price of VCM CFR Southeast Asia was 564 US dollars/ton, unchanged. - The mid - price of EDC CFR Far East was 176 US dollars/ton, an increase of 9 US dollars; the mid - price of EDC CFR Southeast Asia was 178 US dollars/ton, an increase of 9 US dollars [3]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The operating rate of PVC was 79.25%, a decrease of 1.47%. The operating rate of calcium carbide - based PVC was 81.77%, a decrease of 0.54%. The operating rate of ethylene - based PVC was 72.59%, a decrease of 3.94%. - The total social inventory of PVC was 354,800 tons, a decrease of 6,600 tons. The total social inventory in the East China region was 312,200 tons, a decrease of 6,600 tons. The total social inventory in the South China region was 42,600 tons, unchanged [3]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - The National Real Estate Climate Index was 93.86, a decrease of 0.1. The cumulative value of new housing construction area was 178.3584 million square meters, an increase of 48.3938 million square meters. - The cumulative value of real estate construction area was 6.2031505 billion square meters, an increase of 66.0961 million square meters. The cumulative value of real estate development investment was 148.7313 billion yuan, an increase of 387.111 billion yuan [3]. 3.6 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of PVC was 14.06%, an increase of 0.04%. The 40 - day historical volatility was 16.55%, an increase of 0.04%. - The implied volatility of at - the - money put options was 20.59%, a decrease of 0.18%. The implied volatility of at - the - money call options was 20.58%, a decrease of 0.19% [3]. 3.7 Industry News - On June 17, the cash - spot price of Changzhou PVCSG5 in the warehouse remained stable compared with the previous day, ranging from 4,720 to 4,790 yuan/ton. - From June 6th to 12th, China's PVC capacity utilization rate was 79.25%, a decrease of 1.47% compared with the previous period. - As of June 12th, the new sample statistics of PVC social inventory decreased by 2.59% to 573,600 tons week - on - week and decreased by 36.83% year - on - year [3].
成材:弱需求下钢价延续弱势
Hua Bao Qi Huo· 2025-06-16 02:41
Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report suggests treating the market by short - selling on rebounds [3] - The steel market is still in a situation of strong supply and weak demand, and it is recommended to short - sell on rebounds based on the current situation [2] Group 3: Summary by Related Contents Steel Industry Operating Data - Last week, the average capacity utilization rate of 90 independent electric arc furnace steel mills nationwide was 56.73%, a week - on - week decrease of 1.97 percentage points The blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills was 90.58%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.07 percentage points; the steel mill profitability rate was 58.44%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.43 percentage points; the daily average pig iron output was 2.4161 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.19 million tons [2] Home Appliance Industry Sales Data - According to Aowei Cloud Network, the offline retail sales of color TVs in May increased by 34.2% year - on - year; among various white - goods categories in May, the offline retail sales of refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, independent dryers, and air conditioners increased by 29.3%, 8.6%, 28.7%, 41.0%, and 38.7% year - on - year respectively [2] Steel Market Analysis - Last week, the steel price moved sideways The good communication between China and the US at the macro - level had a certain impact on the price, but the driving force was insufficient The market mainly traded based on the industry fundamentals The steel fundamentals announced by the Steel Union last week were normal without many highlights Overall, the steel still faced a situation of strong supply and weak demand The steel mill operating rate and pig iron output remained at a high level, but the downstream had entered the off - season High temperature, rainfall, and the high - school entrance examination and college entrance examination affected construction, and there were no signs of short - term improvement in the downstream, and there was even room for further decline [2] Later Focus - Later, attention should be paid to macro - policies and downstream demand situations [3]
加拿大第一季度产能利用率 80.1%,预期79.8%,前值79.80%。
news flash· 2025-06-13 12:31
加拿大第一季度产能利用率 80.1%,预期79.8%,前值79.80%。 ...
康鹏科技: 中信建投证券股份有限公司关于上海康鹏科技股份有限公司2024年年度报告的信息披露监管问询函回复的核查意见
Zheng Quan Zhi Xing· 2025-06-13 10:18
Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the financial performance and challenges faced by Shanghai Kangpeng Technology Co., Ltd., particularly in its new materials and CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) businesses, indicating a decline in revenue and profit margins due to market competition and pricing pressures [1][2][3]. New Materials Business - The overall gross margin for new materials in Q1 2025 was 1.19%, a decrease of 1.51 percentage points compared to 2024, with specific segments showing varied performance [1][2]. - Display materials saw a gross margin increase of 0.26 percentage points, while new energy battery materials and electronic chemicals decreased by 1.89 percentage points, and organic silicon materials decreased by 0.71 percentage points [1][2]. - Revenue from new materials for 2022 to 2024 was reported as 683 million, 570 million, and 295 million respectively, with the decline attributed to insufficient downstream demand and intense market competition [3][18]. CDMO Business - CDMO business revenue for 2024 was 295 million, a 48.29% decrease from 2023, while Q1 2025 revenue was 161 million, showing a 77.55% year-on-year increase [2][18]. - The gross margin for CDMO business in 2024 was 23.17%, down 16.06 percentage points from the previous year, primarily due to fluctuations in customer order plans and price reductions from centralized procurement [18][19]. - The company is facing risks related to customer dependency and potential revenue declines due to changes in client orders and market conditions [19]. Customer Analysis - The report includes a detailed breakdown of the top five customers for new materials from 2022 to 2024, highlighting the sales methods, pricing models, and revenue recognition practices [3][19]. - The competitive landscape for the new energy battery materials and electronic chemicals segment is intensifying, with significant changes in market share among the top ten companies in the industry from 2023 to 2024 [8][12]. Strategic Measures - The company plans to improve gross margins through cost reduction, technological innovation, and product diversification, including the introduction of new catalysts and materials in its product line [15][16].
康鹏科技: 众华会计师事务所(特殊普通合伙)关于对上海康鹏科技股份有限公司2024年年报问询函的回复
Zheng Quan Zhi Xing· 2025-06-13 10:06
Core Viewpoint - The financial report of Shanghai Kangpeng Technology Co., Ltd. indicates a decline in revenue and gross margin in its new materials and CDMO businesses, primarily due to market competition and changes in customer demand [1][13]. New Materials Business - The new materials segment includes display materials, new energy battery materials, electronic chemicals, and silicone materials, with revenues of 683 million, 688 million, and 648 million CNY from 2022 to 2024 respectively [1]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to insufficient downstream demand and intense market competition, leading to pressure on product prices [1][6]. - The gross margin for new materials products has decreased, with specific reasons including a drop in display material prices and increased competition in the lithium battery materials sector [8][9]. - The company plans to improve gross margins through cost reduction, technological innovation, and product diversification [10][12]. CDMO Business - The CDMO business, which includes pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals, reported revenues of 527 million, 570 million, and 295 million CNY from 2022 to 2024, with gross margins of 25.66%, 39.23%, and 23.17% respectively [13][18]. - The significant drop in 2024 revenue (down 48.29%) is mainly due to fluctuations in customer order plans and price reductions from centralized procurement [13][18]. - The gross margin for the CDMO business has been affected by competitive pressures and changes in product mix, with domestic sales facing lower margins compared to international sales [18][19]. - The company has identified risks related to customer dependency and potential revenue declines due to market conditions and pricing pressures [18].
瑞达期货纯碱玻璃产业日报-20250612
Rui Da Qi Huo· 2025-06-12 09:01
1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For soda ash, supply pressure is gradually increasing, demand has not improved significantly, and although the futures market has a short - term rebound, the upward pressure is large. It is recommended to short after the rebound of the soda ash main contract [2]. - For glass, the current futures price has fallen below the profit support, and there is still upward momentum from the basis regression. In the short - term, it is advisable to go long at low prices, while in the medium - to - long - term, it is advisable to go short [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - Soda ash main contract closing price is 1175 yuan/ton, down 27 yuan; glass main contract closing price is 981 yuan/ton, down 17 yuan [2]. - The price difference between soda ash and glass is 194 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan; soda ash main contract open interest is 1,602,361 lots, an increase of 105,599 lots; glass main contract open interest is 1,490,737 lots, an increase of 64,703 lots [2]. - Soda ash top 20 net position is - 314,426 lots, down 15,120 lots; glass top 20 net position is - 233,116 lots, down 17,006 lots [2]. - Soda ash exchange warehouse receipts are 5,495 tons, unchanged; glass exchange warehouse receipts are 877 tons, unchanged [2]. - The price difference between soda ash September - January contracts is 10 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan; the price difference between glass September - January contracts is - 59 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan [2]. - Soda ash basis is 65 yuan/ton, an increase of 23 yuan; glass basis is 67 yuan/ton, an increase of 17 yuan [2]. Spot Market - North China heavy soda ash is 1,240 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan; Central China heavy soda ash is 1,350 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - East China light soda ash is 1,305 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan; Central China light soda ash is 1,265 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan [2]. - Shahe glass large plate is 1,048 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China glass large plate is 1,070 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Soda ash plant operating rate is 80.76%, an increase of 2.19 percentage points; float glass enterprise operating rate is 75.53%, down 0.15 percentage points [2]. Industry Situation - Glass in - production capacity is 15.68 million tons/year, an increase of 0.05 million tons; the number of glass in - production production lines is 224, down 1 [2]. - Soda ash enterprise inventory is 1.6783 billion tons, an increase of 513,000 tons; glass enterprise inventory is 69.754 million heavy boxes, an increase of 2.092 million heavy boxes [2]. Downstream Situation - The cumulative value of real estate new construction area is 178.3584 million square meters, an increase of 48.3938 million square meters; the cumulative value of real estate completion area is 156.4785 million square meters, an increase of 25.8758 million square meters [2]. Industry News - China and the US have reached a framework on implementing the consensus of the two heads - of - state phone call and the Geneva talks [2]. - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no further information on the next arrangements for China - US economic and trade consultations [2]. - China will implement zero - tariff on 100% of tariff items for 53 African diplomatic countries [2]. - The central bank conducted a 1 - trillion - yuan 3 - month outright reverse repurchase operation on June 7 to release medium - and long - term liquidity [2]. - Industrial Securities clarified that it has not received any written or oral information about the merger with Huafu Securities [2]. - From January to May, China's automobile sales reached 12.748 million vehicles, with new energy vehicles accounting for 44% [2]. Supply and Demand Analysis - On the supply side, although the overall profit of the soda ash industry has declined, natural soda ash projects still maintain high profits. The maintenance of traditional backward production capacity has intensified, and the expansion of natural soda ash project capacity has led to an increase in production and capacity utilization, resulting in large supply pressure [2]. - On the demand side, futures and spot traders are active in restocking, but the decline in soda ash spot prices is expected to lead to a decline in demand. The continuous decline in glass production also drags down the demand for soda ash, and the subsequent de - stocking speed of soda ash will slow down [2]. - For glass, on the supply side, a new cold - repair production line has been added, the weekly output has decreased, the industry's overall profit is poor, and the willingness of enterprises to support prices is limited. On the demand side, the real - estate situation is not optimistic, the demand will further weaken in the off - season, downstream deep - processing orders are unstable, and procurement is mainly for rigid demand [3].