Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Core Views - **Polyester Industry**: Short - term PX, PTA, short - fiber, and bottle - chip prices follow oil prices, with limited upward drivers. Ethylene glycol has a "strong present, weak future" pattern. Strategies vary by product, such as PX11 and TA being under observation, and attention to support levels [2]. - **Fertilizer Industry**: Urea futures face pressure due to weak demand and high supply. It is advisable to monitor the recovery of industrial demand in North China after the parade [5]. - **Methanol Industry**: Methanol supply is abundant in September, while traditional downstream demand is weak. Attention should be paid to the restart of port MTO devices and inventory digestion [12]. - **Crude Oil Industry**: OPEC + supply news increases concerns about a supply surplus in the fourth quarter. The oil price is likely to be weak, and a bearish strategy is recommended [15]. - **Polyolefin Industry**: In September, the polyolefin market shows a pattern of "decreased supply and increased demand", with controllable inventory pressure. It is suggested to hold the expanding position of the LP01 contract [22]. - **Chlor - alkali Industry**: Caustic soda prices may remain firm in the short - term, and PVC is expected to continue weak and volatile [30]. - **Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry**: Short - term pure benzene and styrene prices are under pressure, but the downward space is limited if oil prices do not drop sharply. For EB10, short - term support around 6900 can be monitored [34]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Polyester Industry - **Prices and Cash Flows**: On September 3, Brent crude oil (November) was at $67.60/barrel, down 2.2%. Most polyester product prices were stable or slightly decreased, and cash flows showed different changes [2]. - **Supply and Demand**: PX supply is expected to increase, while demand has limited upward potential. PTA supply - demand prospects have improved, but the implementation of device maintenance is not as expected. Other products also have their own supply - demand characteristics [2]. Fertilizer Industry - **Prices and Supply - Demand**: On September 3 - 5, most fertilizer product prices were stable, and urea production and inventory data showed small fluctuations. Urea demand is weak, and supply is relatively sufficient [5]. Methanol Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, MA2601 closed at 2382 yuan/ton, up 0.42%. Methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories all increased [12]. - **Supply and Demand**: In September, methanol supply is high, and traditional downstream demand is weak. Attention should be paid to the restart of port MTO devices [12]. Crude Oil Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: On September 4, Brent was at $67.39/barrel, down 0.31%. Most oil - related prices and spreads changed slightly, and the crack spread of refined oil increased slightly [15]. - **Supply and Demand**: OPEC + supply news intensifies concerns about a supply surplus in the fourth quarter, and the oil price is likely to be weak [15]. Polyolefin Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, L2601 closed at 7247 yuan/ton, down 0.07%. PE and PP enterprise and social inventories increased [22]. - **Supply and Demand**: In September, PE supply pressure is limited, and PP shows a pattern of "both supply and demand increasing". Downstream demand has increased slightly [22]. Chlor - alkali Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, the price of Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda was stable, and the price of PVC was also stable. Chlor - alkali inventories showed different changes [30]. - **Supply and Demand**: Caustic soda supply will gradually recover, and demand may increase. PVC supply is expected to increase, while demand remains weak [30]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Prices and Inventory**: On September 3, CFR China pure benzene was at $734/ton, up 0.8%. Pure benzene and styrene port inventories increased [34]. - **Supply and Demand**: Pure benzene supply is expected to remain high, and demand support is weakening. Styrene supply is high in the short - term, but there are expectations of improvement in supply - demand later [34].

Report Summary 1. Core View - On Tuesday, the RB2510 contract traded in a range. A personal consumer loan subsidy policy was implemented on September 1st, and many banks are actively promoting its implementation. The weekly output of rebar increased with a capacity utilization rate of 48.35%. Market sentiment was weak, and downstream buyers mainly purchased on - demand, leading to a continued increase in inventory. Overall, the steel market had both bullish and bearish factors, and the futures price found temporary support around 3100. Technically, the 1 - hour MACD indicator of the RB2601 contract showed a golden cross at a low level with shrinking green bars. It is recommended to conduct short - term trading and pay attention to rhythm and risk control [2]. 2. Summary by Directory 2.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the RB main contract was 3,117.00 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan; the position volume was 1,675,244 lots, up 41,530 lots. The net position of the top 20 in the RB contract was - 196,211 lots, up 15,317 lots. The RB10 - 1 contract spread was - 70 yuan/ton, up 6 yuan. The RB warehouse receipt at the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 215,221 tons, up 3,683 tons. The HC2601 - RB2601 contract spread was 181 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan [2]. 2.2 Spot Market - The price of HRB400E 20MM in Hangzhou (theoretical weight) was 3,270.00 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; in Guangzhou (theoretical weight) was 3,270.00 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan; in Tianjin (theoretical weight) was 3,200.00 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan. The basis of the RB main contract was 153.00 yuan/ton, down 22 yuan. The spot price difference between hot - rolled coils and rebar in Hangzhou was 120.00 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan [2]. 2.3 Upstream Situation - The price of 61.5% PB fine ore at Qingdao Port was 768.00 yuan/wet ton, up 8.00 yuan. The price of Hebei quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke was 1,590.00 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of 6 - 8mm scrap steel in Tangshan (tax - excluded) was 2,270.00 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of Hebei Q235 billet was 2,950.00 yuan/ton, unchanged. The inventory of iron ore at 45 ports was 137.6302 million tons, down 0.8218 million tons. The coke inventory of sample coking plants was 397,100 tons, up 3,300 tons. The coke inventory of sample steel mills was 6.1012 million tons, up 4,300 tons. The billet inventory in Tangshan was 1.2836 million tons, up 0.1227 million tons. The blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills was 83.18%, down 0.16 percentage points, and the blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 90.00%, down 0.27 percentage points [2]. 2.4 Industry Situation - The weekly output of rebar from sample steel mills was 2.2056 million tons, up 0.0591 million tons; the capacity utilization rate was 48.35%, up 1.30 percentage points. The inventory of rebar in sample steel mills was 1.6962 million tons, down 0.0491 million tons; the social inventory of rebar in 35 cities was 4.5377 million tons, up 0.2126 million tons. The operating rate of independent electric arc furnace steel mills was 70.83%, unchanged. The monthly output of domestic crude steel was 79.66 million tons, down 3.53 million tons. The monthly output of Chinese steel bars was 1.658 million tons, up 0.14 million tons. The net export volume of steel was 939,000 tons, up 18,000 tons [2]. 2.5 Downstream Situation - The national real estate prosperity index was 93.34, down 0.25. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment completion was 1.60%, down 1.20 percentage points. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of real estate development investment completion was - 12.00%, down 0.80 percentage points. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure construction investment was 3.20%, down 1.40 percentage points. The cumulative value of housing construction area was 6,387.31 million square meters, down 54.10 million square meters; the cumulative value of new housing construction area was 352.06 million square meters, down 48.42 million square meters. The unsold area of commercial housing was 405.36 million square meters, up 2.85 million square meters [2]. 2.6 Industry News - On August 25, 2025, Wuzhou Yongda Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. successfully dismantled a 35 - ton electric arc furnace and a 40 - ton electric arc furnace, marking a step forward in resolving over - capacity, technological upgrading, and green development. Since August 25, many coal mines in Shanxi have carried out short - term shutdowns for maintenance. As of the morning of September 2nd, 78 coal mines in Shanxi had shut down voluntarily due to safety and maintenance reasons, involving a production capacity of 94.8 million tons [2].

Report Overview - The report provides a comprehensive analysis of various industries including polyolefins, crude oil, chlor-alkali, pure benzene-styrene, methanol, PX-PTA-EG, and urea on September 2, 2025. It presents price changes, supply-demand dynamics, and offers investment strategies for each sector. 1. Polyolefins Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - In September, the polyolefin market shows a "supply decrease and demand increase" characteristic, with inventory reduction and controllable market pressure. It is recommended to hold the expanding position of the LP01 contract [2]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: L2601, L2509, PP2601, and PP2509 futures prices declined slightly. The basis of some varieties changed, and the spread between different contracts also showed fluctuations [2]. - **Supply**: PE's early - September device maintenance volume remains high, and the scale gradually decreases after the middle of the month. PP shows a "supply - demand double - increase" situation due to new capacity release and the return of maintenance devices [2]. - **Demand**: The downstream industry's开工 rate increased compared to last month, but new orders have weak support [2]. 2. Crude Oil Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - Overnight oil prices fluctuated strongly. The market is in a game between geopolitical risk support and long - term oversupply expectations. It is recommended to wait and see unilaterally in the short term and look for opportunities to expand spreads after increased volatility [4]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: Brent, WTI, and SC crude oil prices rose. The spreads of some refined oil products and cracking spreads also changed [4]. - **Supply - Demand**: OPEC + production cuts, inventory decline, and China's strategic reserve absorption ease short - term pressure, but the expectation of war suppressing demand may lead to a 10% drop in oil prices this year and a large - scale surplus at the end of the year [4]. 3. Chlor - Alkali Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The caustic soda futures market is strong, and the PVC market is in an oversupply situation and is expected to continue to oscillate weakly [7]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: The export profit of caustic soda decreased, and the export profit of PVC increased. The开工 rate and profit of related industries also changed [7]. - **Supply**: The开工 rate of the caustic soda and PVC industries declined [7]. - **Demand**: The开工 rate of some downstream industries of caustic soda increased, while the demand for PVC remained weak [7]. 4. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - In September, the supply - demand expectation of pure benzene weakens, and the absolute price is under pressure. The short - term driving force of styrene is weak, but there is an expectation of improvement in supply - demand later [15]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: The prices of pure benzene and styrene decreased, and the spreads between related products also changed [13][14]. - **Supply**: The planned maintenance of pure benzene devices in September is few, and new devices are expected to be put into production. The short - term supply of styrene remains high [15]. - **Demand**: The downstream of pure benzene has multiple loss - making varieties, and the demand for styrene is currently strong but may be affected by future device maintenance [15]. 5. Methanol Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The methanol market has a problem of continuous inventory accumulation at ports, and the basis is weak. Attention should be paid to the inventory digestion rhythm [21]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: Methanol futures prices rose slightly, and the basis and spread changed [21]. - **Supply**: Domestic and overseas methanol enterprises'开工 rate changed, and imports in September are still large [21]. - **Demand**: Traditional downstream demand is weak, and attention should be paid to the restart of MTO devices at ports [21]. 6. PX - PTA - EG Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The supply - demand of PX, PTA, and EG is expected to improve, and short - fiber also has a good supply - demand expectation, but the de - stocking amplitude is limited [25]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: PX, PTA, and EG prices and spreads changed. PTA's processing margin decreased slightly [25]. - **Supply**: PX's maintenance devices restart, PTA's planned unplanned maintenance increases, and domestic EG's开工 rate is high [25]. - **Demand**: The polyester and terminal loads increased, and the "Golden September and Silver October" expectation still exists [25]. 7. Urea Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View - The urea futures market is weak, mainly due to weak demand. The upward pressure on the futures price is large under high - supply conditions [34]. Summary by Catalog - **Price and Spread**: Urea prices in some regions decreased slightly, and the spreads between different regions also changed [34]. - **Supply**: Although there are local maintenance plans, the daily output remains at about 180,000 tons [34]. - **Demand**: Agricultural off - season and industrial on - demand procurement suppress domestic demand, and dealers' fertilizer - stocking willingness is low [34].

Report Title - PX & PTA & MEG Strategy Report for September 2025 [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - PX supply is expected to reach a high level in September, with short - process MX being abundant and new MX production adding to PX output. However, downstream TA maintenance is increasing, and with the continuous compression of TA processing fees, TA devices may have further maintenance. Thus, PX fundamentals are weak, and it may show a weak and volatile trend without significant crude oil fluctuations [150]. - For PTA, although the polyester operating load is rising and the fundamentals are improving, the price performance is weak, and the TA processing fee is still compressed below 200 yuan/ton. The "Golden September and Silver October" demand is facing challenges, with increasing external tariff risks. The TA price is expected to have support and show an overall volatile trend [150]. - MEG's operating load has climbed to a high level. In September, there are both maintenance and restart of devices. The port inventory is low, and the spot liquidity is tight. With supply contraction and demand increase, the port inventory is expected to remain low, and the short - term price may be volatile and strong [150]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. PX&PTA&MEG Price: Follow Crude Oil Price Oscillation - **Futures Prices**: From July 31 to August 28, 2025, PTA futures closing price decreased from 4808 yuan/ton to 4792 yuan/ton (-0.3%), MEG increased from 4414 yuan/ton to 4465 yuan/ton (1.2%), and PX decreased from 6928 yuan/ton to 6886 yuan/ton (-0.6%) [6]. - **Basis and Spread**: For PTA basis, it changed from - 17 yuan/ton to - 20 yuan/ton (-17.6%); MEG basis changed from 71 yuan/ton to 64 yuan/ton (-9.9%); PX basis changed from 188 yuan/ton to 97 yuan/ton (-48.6%). The TA - EG spread decreased from 394 yuan/ton to 327 yuan/ton (-17.0%), and the TA - PX*0.656 spread decreased from 337 yuan/ton to 313 yuan/ton (-7.2%) [16][19][22]. - **International and Domestic Price Differences**: The ethylene glycol price difference between Europe and China increased from 52 dollars/ton to 150 dollars/ton (186.8%) [26]. 2. PX&PTA&MEG Supply Situation: Focus on Device Recovery - **PX**: As of August 29, Asian PX operating load was 75.6% (month - on - month increase of 2.7 percentage points), and China's was 83.3% (month - on - month increase of 3.4 percentage points). The 160 - million - ton PX device of Fuhua Group restarted in early September. Multiple new reforming devices are expected to be put into operation starting from August, which may increase PX output [33][58][59]. - **PTA**: As of August 29, PTA operating load was 70.4% (month - on - month decrease of 9.3 percentage points). There were device maintenance and new device production. The autumn maintenance plan is concentrated in September - October [37][60]. - **MEG**: As of August 28, the overall operating load of ethylene glycol in mainland China was 75.13% (month - on - month increase of 5.79%). There are device restart and maintenance plans in September [52][61]. 3. PX&PTA&MEG Import and Export Situation: Tariff Extension for 90 Days - **Imports and Exports in July 2025**: China's PX imports were 78.20 million tons (month - on - month increase of 2.17%), PTA exports were 37.42 million tons (month - on - month increase of 46.66%), and ethylene glycol imports were 59.14 million tons (month - on - month decrease of 4.27%) [64][65][76]. - **Polyester Exports**: In July 2025, the total polyester export was 120.33 million tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 3.68%. Different polyester products had different export trends [75][77]. 4. PX&PTA&MEG Inventory Situation: Downstream Finished Product Inventory Rebounds - **PTA**: Polyester factories' PTA raw material inventory increased, and the number of warehouse receipts decreased [86]. - **MEG**: As of August 25, the ethylene glycol port inventory in the East China main port area was about 50 million tons, reaching a low level [89]. 5. Polyester Demand Situation: Terminal Demand Faces Challenges - **Domestic Polyester Data**: As of August 29, the polyester operating load was 90.3% (month - on - month increase of 2.5%). The inventory days of some polyester products changed, and the cash flow also changed [92]. - **Terminal Demand**: In July, textile and clothing exports faced downward pressure. With the extension of tariffs for 90 days, the export expectation of Chinese textiles and clothing is expected to improve [106][103]. 6. PX&PTA&MEG Positioning Situation - **Futures Positions**: From July 31 to August 28, 2025, PTA total positions decreased from 1,493,200 lots to 1,360,753 lots, MEG total positions decreased from 357,146 lots to 320,792 lots, and PX total positions increased from 243,421 lots to 289,662 lots [119].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The basis of pure benzene at ports has weakened, and the downstream operations of pure benzene have declined to varying degrees. The inventory pressure in the CPL - PA6 - nylon industry chain and the aniline downstream MDI remains high. The pre - peak season (Golden September and Silver October) stocking is below expectations. - For styrene, the port basis rebounded slightly due to end - of - month paper cargo delivery and some traders covering short positions. However, port inventories are continuously accumulating due to high actual operations. If the September styrene maintenance is implemented, it will drag down the demand for pure benzene, and the single - side price will continue to fluctuate weakly. - Among styrene's downstream products, the operations of EPS and ABS have declined again, while PS operations continue to rise. The inventories of the three major hard - plastic products have increased, and the pre - peak season stocking is also below expectations. Styrene production profits are running weakly again [3]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Pure Benzene and EB's Basis Structure, Inter - Period Spreads - Pure benzene: The main contract basis is - 135 yuan/ton (- 31), and the spot - M2 paper cargo spread is - 50 yuan/ton (+ 0) [1]. - Styrene: The main contract basis is 21 yuan/ton (- 49 yuan/ton) [1]. 3.2 Pure Benzene and Styrene Production Profits, Internal and External Spreads - Pure benzene: The CFR China processing fee is 148 dollars/ton (- 5 dollars/ton), and the FOB Korea processing fee is 132 dollars/ton (- 5 dollars/ton). The US - Korea spread is 51.6 dollars/ton (- 5.0 dollars/ton) [1]. - Styrene: The non - integrated production profit is - 345 yuan/ton (- 15 yuan/ton), and it is expected to gradually shrink [1]. 3.3 Pure Benzene and Styrene Inventories, Operating Rates - Pure benzene: The port inventory is 13.80 million tons (- 0.60 million tons), and the operating rate of downstream products has declined to varying degrees. For example, the caprolactam operating rate is 89.38% (- 2.48%) [1]. - Styrene: The East China port inventory is 179,000 tons (+ 17,500 tons), the East China commercial inventory is 84,000 tons (+ 7,500 tons), and the operating rate is 78.1% (- 0.5%) [1]. 3.4 Styrene Downstream Operating Rates and Production Profits - EPS: The production profit is 337 yuan/ton (+ 0 yuan/ton), and the operating rate is 58.35% (- 2.63%) [2]. - PS: The production profit is - 43 yuan/ton (+ 24 yuan/ton), and the operating rate is 59.90% (+ 2.40%) [2]. - ABS: The production profit is - 115 yuan/ton (+ 18 yuan/ton), and the operating rate is 70.80% (- 0.30%) [2]. 3.5 Pure Benzene Downstream Operating Rates and Production Profits - Caprolactam: The production profit is - 1,710 yuan/ton (+ 50), and the operating rate is 89.38% (- 2.48%) [1]. - Phenol - acetone: The production profit is - 514 yuan/ton (+ 0), and the phenol operating rate is 76.00% (- 2.00%) [1]. - Aniline: The production profit is - 216 yuan/ton (- 12), and the operating rate is 67.55% (- 2.55%) [1]. - Adipic acid: The production profit is - 1,164 yuan/ton (+ 45), and the operating rate is 63.20% (- 2.30%) [1].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The supply pressure of asphalt is still high. In August 2025, the total planned asphalt production in China was 2.413 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.1% and a year - on - year increase of 17.1%. This week, the sample capacity utilization rate decreased, and the refinery reduced production to ease supply pressure [7]. - The demand for asphalt is currently below the historical average. The construction and road - related asphalt开工率 (operating rates) are mostly lower than historical levels, although the waterproofing membrane开工率 increased slightly [7]. - The cost side shows that the daily asphalt processing profit is negative but increasing, and the delayed coking profit in Shandong is decreasing. The difference between asphalt and delayed coking profit is narrowing, and the strengthening of crude oil is expected to support prices in the short term [8]. - The basis is neutral, with the spot price at a premium to the futures price. The inventory situation is mixed, with social inventory decreasing, factory inventory increasing, and port diluted asphalt inventory decreasing. The market is expected to be in a narrow - range shock in the short term, with the asphalt 2511 contract oscillating between 3497 - 3537 [8]. - There are both positive and negative factors. The positive factor is that the relatively high cost of crude oil provides some support, while the negative factors include insufficient demand for high - priced goods and a downward trend in overall demand, along with an increasing expectation of an economic recession in Europe and the United States [10][11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Daily Views - **Supply**: In August 2025, the total planned asphalt production in China was 2.413 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.1% and a year - on - year increase of 17.1%. This week, the sample capacity utilization rate was 32.838%, a month - on - month decrease of 2.40 percentage points. The total shipment of sample enterprises was 237,300 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 4.50%, and the sample enterprise production was 548,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.80%. The estimated maintenance volume of sample enterprise devices was 648,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 11.15%. The refinery's production cut this week will reduce supply pressure in the future [7]. - **Demand**: The heavy - traffic asphalt开工率 was 30.7%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.07 percentage points; the construction asphalt开工率 was 18.2%, unchanged from the previous month; the modified asphalt开工率 was 16.9855%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.11 percentage points; the road - modified asphalt开工率 was 28.33%, a month - on - month decrease of 2.17 percentage points; the waterproofing membrane开工率 was 30.6%, a month - on - month increase of 0.90 percentage points. Overall, the current demand is below the historical average [7]. - **Cost**: The daily asphalt processing profit was - 591.75 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 5.70%. The weekly delayed coking profit in Shandong was 788.4443 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 12.78%. The loss of asphalt processing increased, and the profit difference between asphalt and delayed coking decreased. The strengthening of crude oil is expected to support prices in the short term [8]. - **Basis**: On August 28, the spot price in Shandong was 3,510 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 11 - contract was 27 yuan/ton, with the spot at a premium to the futures [8]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory was 1.292 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.79%. The factory inventory was 716,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.70%. The port diluted asphalt inventory was 150,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 21.05% [8]. - **Market Outlook**: It is expected that the market will be in a narrow - range shock in the short term, with the asphalt 2511 contract oscillating between 3497 - 3537 [8]. 3.2 Asphalt Futures Market Analysis - **Basis Trend**: The report presents the historical trends of the Shandong and East China asphalt basis from 2020 - 2025, which helps investors understand the relationship between spot and futures prices [18]. - **Spread Analysis** - **主力合约价差 (Main Contract Spread)**: The historical trends of the 1 - 6 and 6 - 12 contract spreads from 2020 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing market structure and arbitrage opportunities [22]. - **沥青原油价格走势 (Asphalt - Crude Oil Price Trend)**: The historical price trends of asphalt, Brent oil, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil from 2020 - 2025 are presented, reflecting the relationship between asphalt and crude oil prices [25]. - **原油裂解价差 (Crude Oil Cracking Spread)**: The historical trends of asphalt - SC, asphalt - WTI, and asphalt - Brent cracking spreads from 2020 - 2025 are shown, which can help analyze the profitability of asphalt production [28]. - **沥青、原油、燃料油比价走势 (Asphalt - Crude Oil - Fuel Oil Price Ratio)**: The historical trends of the asphalt - SC and asphalt - fuel oil price ratios from 2020 - 2025 are presented, which can assist in analyzing the relative price relationships between different energy products [33]. 3.3 Asphalt Spot Market Analysis - The report shows the historical price trends of Shandong heavy - traffic asphalt from 2020 - 2025, which helps investors understand the regional asphalt spot market [35]. 3.4 Asphalt Fundamental Analysis - **Profit Analysis** - **沥青利润 (Asphalt Profit)**: The historical trends of asphalt profit from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the profitability of the asphalt industry [37]. - **焦化沥青利润价差走势 (Coking - Asphalt Profit Spread)**: The historical trends of the coking - asphalt profit spread from 2020 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the profit differences between different production processes [41]. - **Supply - Side Analysis** - **出货量 (Shipment Volume)**: The historical trends of small - sample asphalt enterprise shipment volume from 2020 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the supply situation from the perspective of sales [44]. - **稀释沥青港口库存 (Diluted Asphalt Port Inventory)**: The historical trends of domestic diluted asphalt port inventory from 2021 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the supply situation from the perspective of inventory [46]. - **产量 (Production)**: The historical trends of weekly and monthly asphalt production from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the overall supply situation [49]. - **马瑞原油价格及委内瑞拉原油月产量走势 (Marine - derived Crude Oil Price and Venezuelan Crude Oil Monthly Production)**: The historical trends of Marine - derived crude oil price and Venezuelan crude oil monthly production from 2018 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the impact of raw material supply on asphalt production [53]. - **地炼沥青产量 (Local Refinery Asphalt Production)**: The historical trends of local refinery asphalt production from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the supply contribution of local refineries [55]. - **开工率 (Operating Rate)**: The historical trends of asphalt capacity utilization rate from 2021 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the production activity level of the asphalt industry [58]. - **检修损失量预估 (Estimated Maintenance Loss)**: The historical trends of estimated maintenance loss from 2018 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the impact of refinery maintenance on supply [60]. - **Inventory Analysis** - **交易所仓单 (Exchange Warehouse Receipts)**: The historical trends of exchange warehouse receipts (total, social inventory, and factory inventory) from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can assist in analyzing market supply and demand expectations [64]. - **社会库存和厂内库存 (Social Inventory and Factory Inventory)**: The historical trends of social inventory (70 - sample) and factory inventory (54 - sample) from 2022 - 2025 are shown, which can help analyze the inventory distribution and market supply and demand situation [67]. - **厂内库存存货比 (Factory Inventory - Stock Ratio)**: The historical trends of the factory inventory - stock ratio from 2018 - 2025 are presented, which can assist in analyzing the inventory management efficiency of factories [70]. - **进出口情况 (Import - Export Situation)** - **沥青出口走势 (Asphalt Export Trend)**: The historical trends of asphalt export from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the international market demand for domestic asphalt [73]. - **沥青进口走势 (Asphalt Import Trend)**: The historical trends of asphalt import from 2019 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the impact of international supply on the domestic market [73]. - **韩国沥青进口价差走势 (Korean Asphalt Import Price Spread)**: The historical trends of the Korean asphalt import price spread from 2020 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the cost - effectiveness of imported asphalt [76]. - **Demand - Side Analysis** - **石油焦产量 (Petroleum Coke Production)**: The historical trends of petroleum coke production from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can assist in analyzing the demand for asphalt in related industries [79]. - **表观消费量 (Apparent Consumption)**: The historical trends of asphalt apparent consumption from 2019 - 2025 are shown, which can help analyze the overall market demand [82]. - **下游需求 (Downstream Demand)** - **公路建设交通固定资产走势 (Highway Construction Fixed - Asset Investment)**: The historical trends of highway construction fixed - asset investment from 2020 - 2025 are presented, which can assist in analyzing the demand for asphalt in highway construction [85]. - **新增地方专项债走势 (New Local Special Bonds)**: The historical trends of new local special bonds from 2019 - 2025 are shown, which can help analyze the financial support for infrastructure construction and asphalt demand [86]. - **基础建设投资完成额同比 (Year - on - Year Growth of Infrastructure Investment Completion)**: The historical trends of the year - on - year growth of infrastructure investment completion from 2020 - 2024 are presented, which can assist in analyzing the overall infrastructure construction situation and asphalt demand [86]. - **下游机械需求走势 (Downstream Machinery Demand)**: The historical trends of asphalt concrete paver sales, excavator monthly operating hours, and domestic excavator sales from 2020 - 2025 are shown, which can help analyze the demand for asphalt in construction projects [89]. - **压路机销量走势 (Roller Sales)**: The historical trends of roller sales from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can assist in analyzing the demand for asphalt in road compaction [91]. - **沥青开工率 (Asphalt Operating Rate)** - **重交沥青开工率 (Heavy - Traffic Asphalt Operating Rate)**: The historical trends of heavy - traffic asphalt operating rate from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the production activity level of heavy - traffic asphalt [94]. - **按用途分沥青开工率 (Asphalt Operating Rate by Use)**: The historical trends of construction asphalt and modified asphalt operating rates from 2019 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the production activity levels of different types of asphalt [97]. - **下游开工情况 (Downstream Operating Conditions)** - **鞋材用sbs改性沥青开工率 (SBS - Modified Asphalt Operating Rate for Footwear)**: The historical trends of SBS - modified asphalt operating rate for footwear from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the demand for asphalt in the footwear industry [100]. - **道路改性沥青开工率 (Road - Modified Asphalt Operating Rate)**: The historical trends of road - modified asphalt operating rate from 2019 - 2025 are shown, which can assist in analyzing the demand for asphalt in road construction [100]. - **防水卷材改性沥青开工率 (Waterproofing Membrane - Modified Asphalt Operating Rate)**: The historical trends of waterproofing membrane - modified asphalt operating rate from 2019 - 2025 are presented, which can help analyze the demand for asphalt in the waterproofing membrane industry [102]. - **供需平衡表 (Supply - Demand Balance Sheet)**: The report provides the monthly asphalt supply - demand balance sheet from January 2024 to August 2025, including data on production, import, export, inventory, and downstream demand, which can help comprehensively analyze the market supply - demand situation [105].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no clear industry investment rating provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - For pure benzene, port inventory is declining slightly from a high level, but the absolute level remains high. The port basis is expected to strengthen further. Korean aromatics plants are under maintenance, and the monthly import pressure is not increasing. However, attention should be paid to the large inventory pressure in the CPL - PA6 - nylon产业链 and the MDI inventory pressure in the aniline downstream. The performance during the "Golden September and Silver October" season for downstream industries should be monitored [3]. - For styrene, the port basis rebounded slightly due to some traders covering short positions at the end of the month. However, port inventory is continuously accumulating due to high current operating rates. There will be more maintenance in September, and the rate of destocking in September should be monitored. This will also drag down the demand for pure benzene, so there is limited support for the single - side price. In the downstream of EB, the operating rates of EPS and PS continue to rise, but their inventories do not show further destocking, indicating slow downstream follow - up. ABS maintains a state of high inventory and low operating rate. The performance during the "Golden September and Silver October" season for downstream industries should be monitored [3]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Pure Benzene and EB's Basis Structure and Inter - period Spreads - Pure benzene: The main basis is - 104 yuan/ton (- 3), and the spot - M2 spread is - 45 yuan/ton (- 5 yuan/ton). There are also data on the spread between the first - and third - month contracts [1]. - Styrene: The main basis is 70 yuan/ton (+ 2 yuan/ton), and there are data on the spread between the first - and third - month contracts [1]. 3.2 Production Profits and Internal - External Spreads of Pure Benzene and Styrene - Pure benzene: The CFR China processing fee is 150 dollars/ton (- 9 dollars/ton), the FOB Korea processing fee is 135 dollars/ton (- 8 dollars/ton), and the US - Korea spread is 45.6 dollars/ton (- 15.1 dollars/ton). There are also data on import profits [1]. - Styrene: The non - integrated production profit is - 326 yuan/ton (- 48 yuan/ton), and there are data on import profits [1]. 3.3 Inventories and Operating Rates of Pure Benzene and Styrene - Pure benzene: The port inventory is 13.80 million tons (- 0.60 million tons), and the operating rate is not specifically mentioned in the text, but the downstream comprehensive operating rate is relatively high [1]. - Styrene: The East China port inventory is 179,000 tons (+ 17,500 tons), the East China commercial inventory is 84,000 tons (+ 7,500 tons), and the operating rate is 78.5% (+ 0.4%) [1]. 3.4 Operating Rates and Production Profits of Styrene Downstream - EPS: The production profit is 282 yuan/ton (+ 84 yuan/ton), and the operating rate is 60.98% (+ 2.90%) [2]. - PS: The production profit is - 68 yuan/ton (+ 34 yuan/ton), and the operating rate is 57.50% (+ 1.10%) [2]. - ABS: The production profit is - 132 yuan/ton (+ 88 yuan/ton), and the operating rate is 71.10% (+ 0.00%) [2]. 3.5 Operating Rates and Production Profits of Pure Benzene Downstream - Caprolactam: The production profit is - 1760 yuan/ton (+ 45), and the operating rate is 91.86% (- 1.86%) [1]. - Phenol - acetone: The production profit is - 514 yuan/ton (+ 113), and the operating rate is 78.00% (+ 1.00%) [1]. - Aniline: The production profit is - 204 yuan/ton (- 43), and the operating rate is 70.10% (- 1.47%) [1]. - Adipic acid: The production profit is - 1209 yuan/ton (+ 41), and the operating rate is 65.50% (+ 3.80%) [1]. 3.6 Strategies - Single - side: Hold a wait - and - see attitude towards pure benzene and styrene. - Basis and inter - period: Hold a wait - and - see attitude. - Cross - variety: Expand the EB - BZ spread on dips in the short term [4].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Korean petrochemical companies may cut 270 - 370 million tons of naphtha cracking capacity, potentially affecting EB supply more than BZ as Korean styrene accounts for 16% of overseas styrene capacity while Korean cracked pure benzene only accounts for 3.5% of overseas pure benzene capacity [3]. - For pure benzene, port inventory is slightly decreasing from a high level but still at a high absolute level, and the port basis is waiting to strengthen further. Attention should be paid to the inventory pressure in the CPL - PA6 - nylon industry chain and the MDI inventory pressure in the aniline downstream [3]. - For styrene, port inventory is accumulating due to high current operating rates, but there are concentrated maintenance plans in September, which may lead to destocking. The operating rates of EPS and PS in the downstream continue to rise, but inventory has not continued to decline, indicating slow downstream follow - up, and ABS maintains a state of high inventory and low operating rate [3]. Summary by Directory I. Pure Benzene and EB's Basis Structure and Inter - Period Spreads - Figures include pure benzene's main contract basis, spot - M2 paper cargo spread, and inter - period spreads between contracts, as well as EB's main contract basis and inter - period spreads [9][13][17] II. Pure Benzene and Styrene Production Profits and Domestic - Foreign Spreads - Figures cover naphtha processing fees, pure benzene's FOB spreads in different regions, styrene's non - integrated production profits, and import profits of pure benzene and styrene [20][23][33] III. Pure Benzene and Styrene Inventory and Operating Rates - Figures show pure benzene's East China port inventory and operating rate, and styrene's East China port inventory, commercial inventory, factory inventory, and operating rate [40][42][45] IV. Styrene Downstream Operating Rates and Production Profits - Figures present the operating rates and production profits of EPS, PS, and ABS in the styrene downstream [52][54][57] V. Pure Benzene Downstream Operating Rates and Production Profits - Figures display the operating rates and production profits of caprolactam, phenol - acetone, aniline, adipic acid, and other downstream products of pure benzene [60][67][71]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The short - term price fluctuations are large, and the market will operate weakly with oscillations [4] Group 3: Summary According to the Content Steel Production and Utilization Rates - Last week, the blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills was 90.25%, a 0.03 - percentage - point increase from the previous week; the steel mill profitability rate was 64.94%, a 0.86 - percentage - point decrease; the daily average pig iron output was 240.75 tons, a 0.09 - ton increase [3] - The average capacity utilization rate of 90 independent electric arc furnace steel mills nationwide was 56.67%, a 0.72 - percentage - point decrease from the previous week and a 22.48 - percentage - point increase year - on - year. The average operating rate was 75.69%, a 0.69 - percentage - point decrease from the previous week and a 24.72 - percentage - point increase year - on - year [3] - Among 87 section steel production lines in Tangshan, 15 were actually in operation, with an overall operating rate of 25.42%, a 27.12% decrease from the previous week; the capacity utilization rate was 49.23%, a 0.89% increase from the previous week [3] Steel Mill Maintenance Plans - According to the survey, 45% of steel mills in Tangshan, Hebei plan to conduct maintenance in the short - term but are waiting for notice, 32% have confirmed maintenance, and 23% will not conduct maintenance. The known daily average impact on pig iron output in Tangshan, Hebei is about 4.18 tons, with a total pig iron volume of 37 - 45 tons [3] Steel Price - Over the weekend, the ex - factory tax - included price of common billet resources in Qian'an, Tangshan increased by 20 yuan/ton to 3040 yuan/ton [3] Market Situation - Last week, the finished steel market mainly oscillated and corrected, returning to the fundamental trading logic. Although there were production restrictions on the supply side, downstream demand remained weak. As September approaches, construction sites in the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei region will face stricter shutdowns, and short - term demand is difficult to improve [3] Factors to Watch - Macro policies, supply - side production reduction, and downstream demand [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - South Korean petrochemical companies may cut 2.7 - 3.7 million tons of naphtha cracking capacity, which boosts the downstream prices of domestic olefin derivatives. South Korea's cracked pure benzene accounts for 3.5% of the total overseas pure benzene capacity, and its styrene accounts for 16% of overseas styrene capacity, potentially supporting overseas styrene prices. However, both products face significant inventory pressure, and the spread may have a greater impact on EB supply than BZ [3]. - The high - level inventory of pure benzene at ports has slightly declined. The basis of pure benzene has recently stabilized and strengthened slightly. With South Korean aromatics undergoing maintenance from August to September, the import pressure has not increased further. The overall downstream开工 rate remains relatively high, driving the de - stocking of pure benzene, but the de - stocking amplitude is expected to be limited [3]. - The port inventory of styrene has accumulated again. The downstream EPS and PS开工 rates continue to rise, but the inventory of EPS and PS has not continued to decline further, and ABS still maintains a state of high inventory and low开工 rate. The actual inventory pressure of EB still exists [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Pure Benzene and EB's Basis Structure and Inter - Period Spread - The pure benzene main contract basis is - 110 yuan/ton (+0), and the styrene main contract basis is 26 yuan/ton (+31 yuan/ton). The spread between East China pure benzene spot and M2 is 0 yuan/ton (-10 yuan/ton) [1]. 2. Production Profits and Internal - External Spreads of Pure Benzene and Styrene - Pure benzene: CFR China processing fee is 173 dollars/ton (+0 dollars/ton), FOB South Korea processing fee is 157 dollars/ton (-1 dollar/ton), and the US - South Korea spread is 51.6 dollars/ton (-3.0 dollars/ton). Downstream production profits: caprolactam is - 1845 yuan/ton (-25), phenol - acetone is - 701 yuan/ton (+50), aniline is - 204 yuan/ton (-43), and adipic acid is - 1331 yuan/ton (+5) [1]. - Styrene: Non - integrated production profit is - 298 yuan/ton (+45 yuan/ton), and it is expected to gradually compress [1]. 3. Inventory and Operating Rates of Pure Benzene and Styrene - Pure benzene: Port inventory is 14.40 million tons (-0.20 million tons), and the开工 rate of downstream products varies. Caprolactam开工 rate is 91.86% (-1.86%), phenol开工 rate is 78.00% (+1.00%), aniline开工 rate is 70.10% (-1.47%), and adipic acid开工 rate is 65.50% (+3.80%) [1]. - Styrene: East China port inventory is 161,500 tons (+12,700 tons), East China commercial inventory is 76,500 tons (+7,000 tons), and the开工 rate is 78.5% (+0.4%) [1]. 4. Operating Rates and Production Profits of Styrene Downstream - EPS production profit is 58 yuan/ton (-35 yuan/ton), PS production profit is - 122 yuan/ton (-15 yuan/ton), ABS production profit is - 88 yuan/ton (-39 yuan/ton). EPS开工 rate is 60.98% (+2.90%), PS开工 rate is 57.50% (+1.10%), and ABS开工 rate is 71.10% (+0.00%) [2]. 5. Operating Rates and Production Profits of Pure Benzene Downstream - Caprolactam production profit is - 1845 yuan/ton (-25), phenol - acetone production profit is - 701 yuan/ton (+50), aniline production profit is - 204 yuan/ton (-43), and adipic acid production profit is - 1331 yuan/ton (+5) [1]. Strategies - Unilateral: Hold a wait - and - see attitude towards both pure benzene and styrene [4]. - Basis and Inter - Period: Hold a wait - and - see attitude [4]. - Cross - Variety: Expand the EB - BZ spread on dips in the short term, as the reduction of South Korean cracking capacity has a greater impact on EB than BZ [4].