1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the document. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the fourth quarter, the supply of pure benzene will increase both domestically and through imports. The non - styrene downstream demand lacks support, and the demand in the styrene chain is expected to deteriorate. Pure benzene will remain in surplus, its valuation is difficult to repair and may even be further compressed, which will also drag down the price center of styrene. [1] - For styrene, large - scale plant maintenance has been extended and multiple operating plants have reduced their loads. Supply tightened in September, and is expected to increase continuously after the new plants are put into operation in mid - to - late October. The demand is expected to be "not weak in the off - season and not strong in the peak season". From the balance sheet, styrene will maintain a tight balance from September to November, but its high inventory and the drag from upstream pure benzene make it prone to decline and difficult to rise. [1] - Price range judgment: BZ (5500, 6300); EB (6500, 7300). The strategy is to consider shorting on rallies on a single - side basis and widening the spread between pure benzene and styrene on dips for inter - commodity trading. [1] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Chapter 2: Market Review - In the first quarter of 2025, the styrene market first rose and then fell, with the leading factors for both the rise and fall being raw material pure benzene. [1] - In the second quarter, styrene prices fluctuated, and several significant rallies and declines were affected by macro factors. [2] - In the third quarter, the supply - demand contradiction of styrene weakened, and the market fluctuations further narrowed. Under macro disturbances, the market mostly followed the overall commodity sentiment and cost - side prices. [2] - In mid - July, with policy announcements such as "anti - involution" and the investigation of old petrochemical plants, the macro became the trading focus again, and the market followed the raw material end to oscillate upwards. After the Politburo meeting at the end of July, the macro sentiment cooled, and the market declined. [2] - In late August, the terminal demand expectation deteriorated, the market's confidence in this year's peak season weakened, and new plant products impacted the market. The port inventory increased against the season, and the market broke through the support level and fell. [2] 3.2 Chapter 3: Valuation Feedback and Supply - Demand Outlook 3.2.1 Valuation Situation - Pure benzene: At the end of the second quarter, it was expected that there would be a supply - demand gap of about 1.35 million tons in the third quarter, and the valuation might have a phased repair opportunity. However, in reality, the new production capacity was basically balanced, and due to weak demand, the valuation remained at a historical low. In the fourth quarter, supply will increase, demand will be weak, and the valuation is difficult to repair. [5] - Styrene: At the end of the second quarter, it was predicted that the profit in the styrene segment would be compressed, and the spread between pure benzene and styrene would narrow. In fact, the spread has been compressed, and currently, it is difficult for the spread to further narrow in the short term. In the future, the space for the spread to narrow or widen is limited. [5][7] 3.2.2 Pure Benzene Supply - Demand Outlook - **Domestic Supply**: In the third quarter, 1.44 million tons of pure benzene production capacity was put into operation, and the total domestic capacity reached 27.82 million tons. About 0.84 million tons of new capacity is expected to be put into operation in the fourth quarter, and the annual capacity growth rate is expected to reach 11.39%. As of August, the cumulative production in 2025 was 14.6787 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 6.76%. The monthly production in the fourth quarter is expected to reach 2 million tons. [10] - **Import**: In 2025, China's pure benzene imports increased significantly. The average monthly import from January to August was 460,000 tons, a 28.1% increase compared to the previous year. In the fourth quarter, due to the off - season of aromatics blending for gasoline in the US and the need for Europe to find a destination for its surplus pure benzene, the import is expected to be 480,000 - 500,000 tons per month, and the annual import volume is expected to reach 5.6 million tons, a 26.1% increase from the initial forecast. [15][16] - **Demand**: In 2025, except for styrene and caprolactam, the consumption growth rates of other major downstream products of pure benzene slowed down. The downstream comprehensive profit has been in a loss state for a long time. In the fourth quarter, the demand support from non - styrene downstream is weak. For example, caprolactam is facing high inventory in the industrial chain, and aniline is affected by anti - dumping and tariff policies. Phenol and adipic acid industries are in surplus, with only rigid demand. [22][27][30] - **Invisible Inventory**: In 2025, the port inventory decreased before the Spring Festival due to downstream stocking. After the Spring Festival, the high imports led to the accumulation of invisible inventory. In late September, downstream factories stocked up for the National Day holiday, and the invisible inventory reached a new high. [35] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: In the fourth quarter, the supply of pure benzene is expected to remain high, while the demand is weak, resulting in a continuous surplus. [37] 3.2.3 Styrene Supply - Demand Outlook - **Supply**: In the first half of the year, there was no new styrene production capacity, only a 90,000 - ton capacity increase from the expansion of some plants. In the third quarter, 680,000 tons of new capacity was put into operation. In the fourth quarter, two 600,000 - ton plants are planned to be put into operation, and the annual capacity growth rate is expected to reach 8.86%. In September, supply tightened, and it is expected to increase after mid - to - late October. [39][40] - **Demand**: In the traditional off - season of July - August, the demand for 3S was relatively resilient due to new plant startups and pre - locked orders. However, terminal white - goods demand was affected by policies and tariffs, and the inventory of downstream products has accumulated. The demand for styrene is expected to be "not weak in the off - season and not strong in the peak season". [46][52] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: From September to November, styrene will maintain a tight balance, but high inventory and the drag from upstream pure benzene limit its upward movement. [58] 3.3 Chapter 4: Core Concerns - **Pure Benzene Supply Changes**: In the fourth quarter, pure benzene supply is expected to remain high. Attention should be paid to whether there will be unplanned production cuts in domestic and foreign plants due to continuous valuation compression. [61] - **Regional Styrene Supply - Demand**: After the commissioning of Jingbo's styrene plant, Shandong has a styrene surplus and has become a price depression. Currently, focus on the operations of major plants in Shandong and the regional price spread between Shandong and East China. After the commissioning of Jilin Petrochemical and Guangxi Petrochemical's styrene plants in October, pay attention to regional prices and logistics changes. [62] - **Near - Term Trading Logic**: In the short term, the提货 volume of pure benzene ports increased, and the paper - goods price and Sinopec's pure benzene listed price declined. The market interprets the increase in styrene maintenance losses as negative for pure benzene. [63] - **Long - Term Trading Logic**: In the fourth quarter, pure benzene supply will remain high, and it will be weak without macro - level support, dragging down styrene prices. Styrene's supply - demand situation is better than that of pure benzene, but high inventory and pure benzene's weakness make it prone to decline. The terminal demand expectation is poor, and macro factors should also be monitored. [64][65]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The geopolitical situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains tense, providing support for oil prices, but OPEC+ plans to increase production in November, and overseas economic data releases in early October will cause market fluctuations, so oil prices are expected to fluctuate widely [1][2]. - The supply of asphalt is expected to decrease during the National Day holiday, and the demand is also weak, but the cost side provides some support, so the asphalt price is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term, and the cracking spread is expected to be bearish in the medium term [3][4]. - The supply of high-sulfur fuel oil is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the high-sulfur fuel oil price is under pressure. The supply of low-sulfur fuel oil is also increasing, and the demand has no specific driving force, so the low-sulfur fuel oil price is also weak [6][7][8]. - The supply of PX is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the PX price is expected to decline. The supply of PTA is expected to increase slightly, and the demand is also weak, so the PTA price is expected to decline [9][10][11]. - The supply of ethylene glycol is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the ethylene glycol price is expected to decline [12][13]. - The supply of short fiber is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the short fiber price is expected to decline [14][15]. - The supply of bottle chips is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the bottle chip price is expected to decline [16][17]. - The supply of pure benzene is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the pure benzene price is expected to decline. The supply of styrene is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the styrene price is expected to decline [17][18][19]. - The supply of propylene is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the propylene price is expected to decline [21]. - The supply of caustic soda is expected to increase, and the demand is weak in the short term but strong in the medium term, so the caustic soda price is expected to decline in the short term but increase in the medium term [22][23]. - The supply of PVC is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the PVC price is expected to decline [24][25]. - The supply of LLDPE and PP is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the LLDPE and PP prices are expected to decline [26][28]. - The supply of glass is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the glass price is expected to decline in the short term but increase in the medium term [28][30]. - The supply of soda ash is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the soda ash price is expected to decline [31][32][33]. - The supply of methanol is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the methanol price is expected to decline [35][36]. - The supply of urea is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the urea price is expected to decline [38][40]. - The supply of pulp is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the pulp price is expected to decline [43][44]. - The supply of offset printing paper is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the offset printing paper price is expected to decline [46][47]. - The supply of logs is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the log price is expected to decline [49][50]. - The supply of natural rubber and 20 rubber is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the natural rubber and 20 rubber prices are expected to decline [51][54]. - The supply of butadiene rubber is expected to increase, and the demand is weak, so the butadiene rubber price is expected to decline [56][58]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2511 contract settled at $63.18, down $2.01 or 3.08% from the previous day; Brent2511 contract settled at $67.65, down $2.1 or 3.01% from the previous day; SC2511 contract rose 3.5 to 492.6 yuan/barrel, and fell 14.2 to 480.3 yuan/barrel in the night session [1]. - **Related News**: Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kiev and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, causing at least four deaths and dozens of injuries. As of the week ending September 21, diesel and diesel oil exports increased by 85% from the previous week to more than 1.2 million barrels per day, mainly from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The facilities near the port were attacked by drones this week, temporarily affecting exports [1]. - **Logic Analysis**: The geopolitical situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains tense, providing support for oil prices. As the National Day holiday in China approaches, there are many uncertainties in the geopolitical situation, and oil prices have an upward driving force. On the other hand, OPEC+ will announce its production increase plan for November on October 5, and the supply side will remain under high pressure. Overseas economic data will be released in early October, causing market fluctuations. Oil prices are expected to fluctuate widely, and investors need to pay attention to the risk of holding positions. In the short term, the intraday trading range of the Brent main contract is expected to be between $67.8 and $70 [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Wide - range oscillation; Arbitrage: Gasoline cracking is weak, and diesel cracking is weak; Options: Wait and see [2]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2511 closed at 3439 points (-0.43%) in the night session, and BU2512 closed at 3393 points (-0.53%) in the night session. On September 29, the spot price of asphalt in Shandong was stable at 3500 yuan/ton, the spot price in East China was stable at 3560 yuan/ton, and the spot price in South China was stable at 3510 yuan/ton [3]. - **Related News**: In the Shandong market, there was a small amount of rush - work demand before the holiday, which was beneficial to the sales of refineries and traders. In addition, some refineries stopped producing asphalt and consumed inventory, driving the total inventory level of refineries to decline slightly. In the Yangtze River Delta market, the market trading was relatively dull as the National Day holiday approached, and downstream users purchased on demand. In the South China market, the reduction of rainfall in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions drove the sales of refineries and social inventories, and the sales volume of Foshan warehouse increased compared with the previous period, which was beneficial to the increase of asphalt prices [3][4]. - **Logic Analysis**: According to Baichuan Yingfu statistics, the operating rate of domestic asphalt plants on Monday this week was 40.35%, down 9.53% from last Thursday. The total inventory level of refineries was 25.89%, down 1.22% from last Thursday, and the social inventory rate was 34.07%, down 1.24% from last Thursday. Oil prices are oscillating at a high level, and it is expected that there is limited upward space before the holiday, and the cost side provides limited support. The supply and demand of asphalt decreased compared with the previous period before the holiday, and the industry chain can still maintain de - stocking, and the spot price has certain support. There are many uncertainties overseas during the National Day holiday in China, and the situation between the United States and Venezuela will continue to disrupt the supply expectation of asphalt raw materials. In the short term, the asphalt price is expected to oscillate at a high level, and the cracking spread is expected to be bearish in the medium term [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Range oscillation; Arbitrage: The spread between asphalt and crude oil oscillates weakly; Options: Sell out - of - the - money call options on BU2512 [6]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: The FU01 contract closed at 2870 (-2.28%) in the night session, and the LU11 contract closed at 3399 (-2.38%) in the night session. In the Singapore paper market, the high - sulfur Oct/Nov spread was 4.8 to 2.8 US dollars/ton, and the low - sulfur Oct/Nov spread remained at - 0.5 US dollars/ton [6]. - **Related News**: A major oil port operator in Shandong, China, will take measures to ban shadow fleet vessels and restrict the access of other old oil tankers from November 1. On September 30, there were no transactions in the high - sulfur fuel oil 380, high - sulfur fuel oil 180, and low - sulfur fuel oil in the Singapore spot window [6][7]. - **Logic Analysis**: Russian energy facilities have been attacked continuously, but the refineries and various transportation facilities have also returned from maintenance in a timely manner. The Primorsk port has resumed oil loading after being attacked last Friday, and large refineries such as Ryazan and Volgograd are also in the process of returning to normal. The high - sulfur exports in the Middle East have increased as the power generation demand has subsided, but Iran's exports are still restricted. Mexico's high - sulfur exports have continued to decline due to the commissioning of secondary devices in Olmeca and Tula. The summer power generation demand has completely subsided. Under the background of the decline of high - sulfur cracking and the low cost of tax reform, the feed demand support is still not obvious. The high - sulfur near - end inventory is still at a high level, suppressing the market price. The low - sulfur fuel oil spot window transaction price is at a low level, and the premium continues to decline. The low - sulfur supply continues to increase, and there is no specific driving force for downstream demand [7][8]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillation; Arbitrage: Pay attention to the opportunity to widen the LU01 - FU01 spread; Options: Sell out - of - the - money call options on FU01 [9]. PX & PTA - **Market Review**: The PX2511 main contract closed at 6336 (+10/+0.16%) in the day session and 6248 (-88/-1.39%) in the night session; the TA601 main contract closed at 4662 (+6/+0.13%) in the day session and 4580 (-72/-1.55%) in the night session. The PX price rebounded slightly yesterday, and the PX valuation was 817 US dollars/ton, up 3 US dollars from last Friday. One November Asian spot was traded at 816, and two December Asian spots were both traded at 816. In the PTA spot market, the negotiation atmosphere was average, and the spot basis changed little [9][10]. - **Related News**: According to CCF statistics, the sales of polyester filaments in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were highly differentiated yesterday, and the average sales volume was estimated to be 3 - 40% by around 3 pm. The sales of direct - spun polyester staple fibers were average, and the average sales volume was 52% by around 3:00 pm [10]. - **Logic Analysis**: OPEC+ plans to increase oil production again in November, and the Kurdistan region of Iraq has resumed oil exports through Turkey, causing international oil prices to decline. In terms of PX supply, the 390,000 - ton PX plant of Tianjin Petrochemical is planned to restart recently. The maintenance of two 700,000 - ton PX plants of Shanghai Petrochemical and Jinling Petrochemical in the fourth quarter has been postponed to 2026. The short - process plants at home and abroad have increased their loads, and the PX operating rate remains at a high level. In the downstream PTA, the 4.5 - million - ton Fuhai Chuang plant restarted last weekend with a load of 50%. This week, the 1.25 - million - ton Ineos plant and the 1.2 - million - ton Zhongtai plant stopped production, and the 1.1 - million - ton Ineos plant and the 5 - million - ton Hengli Huizhou plant reduced their loads. Currently, the load of Hengli Huizhou has recovered. In October, the 1.1 - million - ton Sichuan Energy Investment and the PTA plant of Hengli Petrochemical Dalian are expected to be overhauled. In November, the 2.5 - million - ton PTA plant of Dushan Energy Phase I and the 2.5 - million - ton PTA plant of Honggang have overhaul plans, and the commissioning of the 3 - million - ton new plant of Dushan Energy has been postponed. The PTA operating rate is expected to increase slightly month - on - month in October. Recently, polyester filaments have carried out price promotions, the terminal operating rate has increased, and polyester sales have continued to be boosted. In the fourth quarter, the maintenance of some domestic PX plants has been postponed, and the operating rate is running at a relatively high level. PX is still in a tight balance, and the de - stocking amplitude is smaller than expected; the PTA processing fee valuation is low, the commissioning of new plants is delayed, the planned maintenance volume in October remains relatively high, the PX supply - demand margin is weakening, the PTA supply - demand contradiction is alleviated, and the inventory accumulation pressure is not large. The overall profit of the terminal is still poor. The supply - demand side provides limited driving force, and the price is greatly affected by the macro - level and the cost side [10][11]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: In the fourth quarter, the PX supply - demand margin is weakening, and the de - stocking amplitude is shrinking; the PTA supply - demand contradiction is alleviated, and the inventory accumulation pressure is not large; the terminal operating rate has increased, but the profit is poor. There is still inventory accumulation pressure on crude oil and PTA. It is recommended to short on rallies; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Wait and see [11][12]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: The EG2601 futures main contract closed at 4224 (+11/+0.26%) yesterday and 4185 (-39/-0.92%) in the night session. Currently, the spot basis is at a premium of 64 - 68 yuan/ton to the 01 contract, and the negotiation price is 4289 - 4293 yuan/ton. In the afternoon, several next - week spot transactions were at a premium of 68 yuan/ton to the 01 contract. The basis of the October futures is at a premium of 68 - 70 yuan/ton to the 01 contract, and the negotiation price is around 4293 - 4295 yuan/ton [12]. - **Related News**: According to CCF, the inventory of MEG ports in the main port area of East China was about 409,000 tons yesterday, down 58,000 tons from the previous period. The sales of polyester filaments in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were highly differentiated yesterday, and the average sales volume was estimated to be 3 - 40% by around 3 pm. The sales of direct - spun polyester staple fibers were average, and the average sales volume was 52% by around 3:00 pm [12]. - **Logic Analysis**: In terms of supply, the 400,000 - ton/year ethylene glycol plant of Fuzhou Refining is planned to stop for maintenance for about two weeks in October. The 300,000 - ton/year syngas - to - ethylene glycol plant of Shanxi Meijin is planned to stop for maintenance from September 25, and it is expected to restart in mid - October. From the end of September to early October, the 900,000 - ton satellite petrochemical and the 260,000 - ton Jianyuan ethylene glycol maintenance plants are expected to restart, and the 400,000 - ton MEG of Shenhua Yulin is expected to increase its load. The Tongliao Jinmei and Henan Yongcheng plants have maintenance plans. The 900,000 - ton/year new ethylene glycol plant of Shandong Yulong Petrochemical is planned to start trial production around the end of this month, and the ethylene glycol supply is expected to increase. Overseas, a 750,000 - ton/year ethylene glycol plant in Malaysia stopped production due to technical reasons this week, and the restart time is undetermined. During the National Day holiday, the arrival of overseas ships is relatively concentrated, and the market's willingness to sell has increased. Downstream orders are less than the same period last year, the ethylene glycol supply - demand is expected to become looser, and there is an expectation of inventory accumulation in the future [13]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillation weakly; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Options: Sell call options [14]. Short Fiber - **Market Review**: The PF2511 main contract closed at 6336 (+10/+0.16%) in the day session and 6248 (-88/-1.39%) in the night session. The prices of direct - spun polyester staple fibers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang remained stable, and the mainstream negotiation price of semi - bright 1.4D was 6350 - 6

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the energy and chemical products in the report are rated as "volatile" [1][2][3][6][8] 2. Core Views of the Report - Oil prices are facing complex event-driven factors during the holiday. OPEC+ may increase production, and the US government shutdown issue and non - farm data may impact demand expectations. Saudi Arabia may raise crude oil prices for Asian buyers in November. It is recommended that investors participate with light positions [1]. - For fuel oil, recent drone attacks in Ukraine and seasonal refinery maintenance in Russia may affect supply. Domestic imports and refinery feed demand may support prices. Prices may fluctuate with oil prices, and light - position operation is advised [2]. - In the case of asphalt, the planned production in October is expected to be the highest for the year, which may limit price increases. Light - position operation is recommended [2]. - Regarding polyester, pay attention to new capacity scales and release rhythms, as well as the performance of the "Golden September and Silver October" season and overseas orders. Anti - dumping investigations may change the logistics of some suppliers [2][3]. - For rubber, adverse weather may affect production, and trade barriers may limit trade flows. Attention should be paid to tariff policies and cost - end price fluctuations [3]. - In the methanol market, the focus is on the start - up of Iranian plants. The recovery of port demand may compress MTO profits. Light - position operation is recommended to control risks [6]. - For polyolefins, although supply pressure is high, external demand can supplement domestic demand, and prices may fluctuate with oil prices. Light - position operation is recommended [6][8]. - PVC is restricted by high inventory, and the 10 - month important meeting may cause market fluctuations. Light - position operation is recommended [8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Monday, oil prices dropped significantly. OPEC+ may increase production by at least 137,000 barrels per day on October 5. Excessive production increase will be bearish for prices. The US government shutdown and non - farm data may impact demand. Saudi Arabia may raise November prices for Asian buyers. Oil prices are volatile, and light - position participation is advised [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: The main contracts of high - and low - sulfur fuel oil rose slightly on Monday. Drone attacks and refinery maintenance may affect supply. Domestic imports and refinery demand may support prices. Prices may follow oil price fluctuations, and light - position operation is recommended [2]. - **Asphalt**: The main contract rose on Monday. The planned production in October is expected to be the highest for the year, which may limit price increases. Light - position operation is recommended [2]. - **Polyester**: TA601, EG2601, and PX futures rose slightly. Pay attention to new capacity and demand. Anti - dumping investigations may change supplier logistics [2][3]. - **Rubber**: Rubber prices fell on Monday. Adverse weather may affect production, and trade barriers may limit trade flows. Pay attention to tariff policies and cost - end prices [3]. - **Methanol**: Methanol prices are affected by the start - up of Iranian plants and port demand. The recovery of port demand may compress MTO profits. Light - position operation is recommended [6]. - **Polyolefins**: Polyolefin prices are affected by profit and demand. Although supply pressure is high, external demand can supplement domestic demand. Prices may fluctuate with oil prices, and light - position operation is recommended [6][8]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: PVC prices are restricted by high inventory. The 10 - month important meeting may cause market fluctuations. Light - position operation is recommended [8]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis data of various energy and chemical products on September 30, 2025, including spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, and their changes compared with previous days, as well as the quantile of the latest basis rate in historical data [9]. 3.3 Market News - OPEC+ may approve a new round of crude oil production increase of at least 137,000 barrels per day on October 5 to regain market share [13]. - A preliminary survey shows that US crude oil and gasoline inventories are expected to increase last week, while distillate inventories may decline. API and EIA will release inventory reports [13]. 3.4 Chart Analysis 3.4.1 Main Contract Prices - The report presents the closing price charts of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 to 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, LPG, PTA, etc. [15][16][17][19][20][22][23][24][26][27][28][29] 3.4.2 Main Contract Basis - It shows the basis charts of main contracts of various products, such as crude oil, fuel oil, etc., including historical data from 2021 - 2025 [30][32][36][39][42][43] 3.4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads - The report provides the spread charts of different contracts for various products, like fuel oil, asphalt, etc., including historical data [45][47][50][53][57][59] 3.4.4 Inter - variety Spreads - It presents the spread and ratio charts between different varieties, such as crude oil internal - external spreads, fuel oil high - low sulfur spreads, etc., including historical data [61][66][67][68] 3.4.5 Production Profits - The report shows the production profit charts of some products, such as ethylene - based ethylene glycol and PP [71] 4. Research Team Members - **Zhong Meiyan**: Assistant Director and Energy - Chemical Director of Everbright Futures Research Institute, with over ten years of experience in futures derivatives research [78]. - **Du Bingqin**: Analyst for crude oil, natural gas, fuel oil, asphalt, and shipping, with in - depth research on the energy industry [79]. - **Di Yilin**: Analyst for natural rubber and polyester, with achievements in research and media contributions [80]. - **Peng Haibo**: Analyst for methanol, PE, PP, and PVC, with experience in energy - chemical spot - futures trading [81]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The LLDPE and PP markets are expected to show a volatile trend today. For LLDPE, the plastic main - contract shows a volatile pattern, with fluctuating crude oil prices, a peak season for agricultural film demand but still weaker than previous years, and a moderately high industrial inventory. For PP, the main - contract is also volatile, with fluctuating crude oil prices, increasing demand in downstream sectors such as pipes and plastic weaving, and a moderately high industrial inventory [4][6]. 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs LLDPE Overview - **Fundamentals**: In August, the official PMI was 49.4, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the Caixin PMI was 50.4, up 0.6 percentage points. China's export value in August was $321.81 billion, a 4.4% year - on - year increase but a decline from July. The crude oil price has been fluctuating recently. The agricultural film has entered the peak season, but the overall demand is still weaker than previous years. The current spot price of the LL delivery product is 7160 (+10), and the overall fundamentals are neutral [4]. - **Basis**: The basis of the LLDPE 2601 contract is - 21, with a premium/discount ratio of - 0.3%, which is neutral [4]. - **Inventory**: The comprehensive PE inventory is 429,000 tons (- 80,000 tons), which is neutral [4]. - **Market**: The 20 - day moving average of the LLDPE main contract is downward, and the closing price is below the 20 - day line, showing a bearish signal [4]. - **Main Position**: The net position of the LLDPE main contract is short, with an increase in short positions, showing a bearish signal [4]. - **Likely Factors**: Positive factors include geopolitical unrest and cost support; negative factors include weaker - than - expected demand and more new production capacity in the fourth quarter [5]. PP Overview - **Fundamentals**: Similar to LLDPE in terms of macro - economic indicators. The downstream is gradually entering the peak season, with increasing demand in pipes and plastic weaving. The current spot price of the PP delivery product is 6780 (+0), and the overall fundamentals are neutral [6]. - **Basis**: The basis of the PP 2601 contract is - 123, with a premium/discount ratio of - 1.8%, showing a bearish signal [6]. - **Inventory**: The comprehensive PP inventory is 520,000 tons (- 30,000 tons), which is neutral [6]. - **Market**: The 20 - day moving average of the PP main contract is downward, and the closing price is below the 20 - day line, showing a bearish signal [6]. - **Main Position**: The net position of the PP main contract is short, with a decrease in short positions, showing a bearish signal [6]. - **Likely Factors**: Positive factors include geopolitical unrest and cost support; negative factors include weaker - than - expected demand and more new production capacity in the fourth quarter [7]. Market Data - **LLDPE**: The current spot price of the delivery product is 7160 (+10), the 01 - contract price is 7181 (+22), the basis is - 21 (- 12), the PE comprehensive factory inventory is 429,000 tons (- 80,000 tons), and the social PE inventory is 525,000 tons (- 10,000 tons) [9]. - **PP**: The current spot price of the delivery product is 6780 (+0), the 01 - contract price is 6903 (+10), the basis is - 123 (- 10), the PP comprehensive factory inventory is 520,000 tons (0), and the social PP inventory is 286,000 tons (0) [9]. Supply - Demand Balance Sheets - **Polyethylene**: From 2018 - 2024, the production capacity, output, net import volume, and apparent consumption have generally shown an upward trend, with fluctuations in the growth rate. The import dependence has gradually decreased. The 2025E production capacity is expected to reach 4319.5 [14]. - **Polypropylene**: From 2018 - 2024, the production capacity, output, net import volume, and apparent consumption have generally increased, with changes in the growth rate. The import dependence has also gradually decreased. The 2025E production capacity is expected to reach 4906 [16].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The lithium carbonate market is currently in a situation where supply exceeds demand, and the downward trend is difficult to change due to capacity mismatch. The lithium carbonate 2511 contract is expected to fluctuate in the range of 71,800 - 73,960. In the future, demand is expected to strengthen, and inventory may be reduced. [8][9] - There are both positive and negative factors in the market. Positive factors include manufacturers' production suspension and reduction plans, a decline in the amount of lithium carbonate imported from Chile, and a decrease in the import volume of spodumene. Negative factors include the continuous high supply at the ore and salt lake ends with limited decline, and the lack of willingness to purchase at the power battery end. [10][11] 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Daily Views - Supply: Last week, the lithium carbonate production was 20,516 tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.75%, higher than the historical average. In August 2025, the production was 85,240 tons, and it is predicted that next month's production will be 86,730 tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.75%. The import volume in August was 21,847 tons, and it is predicted that next month's import will be 19,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 10.74%. [8][9] - Demand: Last week, the inventory of sample enterprises of lithium iron phosphate was 98,286 tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.15%, and the inventory of sample enterprises of ternary materials was 17,896 tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.00%. It is expected that demand will strengthen next month, and inventory may be reduced. [8][9] - Cost: The daily CIF price of 6% concentrate increased, lower than the historical average. The cost of purchasing spodumene concentrate is 75,418 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 0.12%, resulting in a loss of 2,888 yuan/ton; the cost of purchasing lithium mica is 78,729 yuan/ton, unchanged daily, resulting in a loss of 8,189 yuan/ton; the production cost at the recycling end is close to that at the ore end, with average production enthusiasm; the quarterly cash production cost at the salt lake end is 31,745 yuan/ton, significantly lower than that at the ore end, with sufficient profit margins and strong production motivation. [9] - Other indicators: The fundamentals are neutral; on September 26, the spot price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 73,600 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 11 - contract was 720 yuan/ton, with the spot at a premium to the futures, which is neutral; the overall inventory is 136,825 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.51%, higher than the historical average, which is neutral; the MA20 of the disk is downward, and the futures price of the 11 - contract closed below the MA20, which is bearish; the net position of the main players is short, and the short position decreased, which is bearish. [9] 3.2 Market Overview - The prices of most lithium - related products showed a downward trend. For example, the price of battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased from 73,750 yuan/ton to 73,600 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.20%. [14] 3.3 Supply - Lithium Ore - Price: The price of 6% spodumene increased from 856 US dollars/ton to 857 US dollars/ton, an increase of 0.12%. [14] - Production: The monthly production of lithium ore showed an increasing trend. For example, the monthly production of lithium ore in some months increased by 4.96% - 8.84%. [17] - Import: The monthly import volume of lithium concentrate decreased by 18.32%, and the import volume from Australia decreased by 50.47%. [17] - Supply - demand balance: The domestic lithium ore supply - demand balance showed a tight situation in some months, with demand exceeding production and import in some periods. [26] 3.4 Supply - Lithium Carbonate - Production: The weekly and monthly production of lithium carbonate showed different trends. The weekly production of some raw materials increased, and the monthly production also showed an overall increasing trend in some months. [17][29] - Import: The monthly import volume of lithium carbonate increased by 57.79%, and the import volume from Chile increased by 81.83%. [17] - Supply - demand balance: The supply - demand balance of lithium carbonate fluctuated. In some months, there was a surplus, while in others, there was a shortage. [34] 3.5 Supply - Lithium Hydroxide - Production: The weekly capacity utilization rate and monthly production of lithium hydroxide showed different trends in different periods. [37] - Export: The export volume of lithium hydroxide showed a certain degree of change, with a decrease in some months. [37] - Supply - demand balance: The supply - demand balance of lithium hydroxide also fluctuated, with surpluses and shortages in different months. [39] 3.6 Lithium Compound Cost and Profit - The cost and profit of different lithium compounds, such as spodumene concentrate, lithium mica concentrate, and imported lithium carbonate, showed different trends. For example, the production of spodumene concentrate and lithium mica concentrate resulted in losses, while the salt lake end had sufficient profit margins. [9][42] 3.7 Inventory - The inventory of lithium carbonate includes smelter inventory, downstream inventory, and other inventories. The overall inventory decreased slightly week - on - week, but was still higher than the historical average. [9] 3.8 Demand - Lithium Battery - Price: The price of lithium batteries showed a certain degree of stability, with some products remaining unchanged. [14] - Production and sales: The monthly production, shipment volume, and export volume of lithium batteries showed different trends in different periods. [53] 3.9 Demand - Ternary Precursor - Price: The price of ternary precursors showed different trends for different types, with some increasing and some remaining stable. [59] - Cost and profit: The cost and profit of ternary precursors also showed different situations, with some products having profits and some having losses. [59] - Supply - demand balance: The supply - demand balance of ternary precursors fluctuated, with surpluses and shortages in different months. [62] 3.10 Demand - Ternary Material - Price: The price of ternary materials showed different trends for different types, with some increasing and some remaining stable. [65] - Cost and profit: The cost and profit of ternary materials also showed different situations, with some products having profits and some having losses. [65] - Inventory: The weekly inventory of ternary materials showed a certain degree of change. [68] 3.11 Demand - Iron Phosphate/Iron Phosphate Lithium - Price: The price of iron phosphate/iron phosphate lithium showed different trends, with some increasing and some remaining stable. [71] - Cost and profit: The cost and profit of iron phosphate lithium also showed different situations, with some products having profits and some having losses. [71] - Production and inventory: The monthly production and weekly inventory of iron phosphate and iron phosphate lithium showed different trends. [74][76] 3.12 Demand - New Energy Vehicle - Production, sales, and export: The production, sales, and export volume of new energy vehicles showed an overall increasing trend, and the sales penetration rate also showed an upward trend. [79][80] - Other indicators: The zero - batch ratio, inventory warning index, and inventory index of new energy vehicles showed different trends in different periods. [83]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2) Core Viewpoints - Last week, Shanghai copper prices rose significantly, with the main Shanghai copper contract up 3.2%, closing at 82,470 yuan/ton. Geopolitical factors and US tariff issues affected copper prices, and force majeure at an Indonesian copper mine stimulated the price increase. Domestically, consumption is entering the peak season, but downstream consumption willingness is average. In the industrial sector, spot trading is mainly for刚需, and copper inventories have decreased. [4] - The copper market will be in tight balance in 2024 and in surplus in 2025. [12] 3) Summary by Directory a) Market Review - Last week, the main Shanghai copper contract rose 3.2% to 82,470 yuan/ton. Geopolitical factors and US tariff issues affected copper prices, and an Indonesian copper mine's force majeure stimulated the price increase. Domestically, downstream consumption willingness is average, and spot trading is mainly for刚需. LME copper inventories were 144,400 tons, slightly decreasing, and SHFE copper inventories decreased by 7,035 tons to 98,779 tons. [4] b) Fundamentals - **PMI**: No detailed data provided. [10] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The copper market will be in tight balance in 2024 and in surplus in 2025. The Chinese annual supply - demand balance table shows different supply - demand situations from 2018 - 2024. [12][15] - **Inventory**: Exchange inventories are decreasing, and bonded area inventories remain low. [16][19] c) Market Structure - **Processing Fees**: Processing fees are at a low level. [22] - **CFTC Position**: Non - commercial net long positions in CFTC are flowing out. [24] - **Futures - Spot Price Difference**: No detailed data provided. [27] - **Import Profit**: No detailed data provided. [30] - **Warehouse Receipts**: No detailed data provided.

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - For PTA, the market expected it to be bearish, with limited upside for basis and absolute prices to fluctuate with the cost side. Attention should be paid to oil price fluctuations and upstream - downstream device changes [5]. - For MEG, the price was expected to be sorted at a low level before the holiday. The supply - demand balance would turn to surplus in the fourth quarter, and the fundamental support was weak. Attention should be paid to external factors and device changes [7]. Summary by Directory 1. Previous Day Review - Not provided in the report 2. Daily Tips PTA - **Fundamentals**: On Friday, September cargo was traded at 01 - 73~75, with prices negotiated around 4570 - 4605. Mid - October cargo was traded at a discount of 55 - 60 to 01, and late - October cargo at a discount of 50 to 01. The mainstream spot basis was 01 - 74 [5]. - **Basis**: Spot price was 4590, 01 contract basis was - 56, with the futures price higher than the spot price [6]. - **Inventory**: PTA factory inventory was 3.75 days, a decrease of 0.05 days compared to the previous period [6]. - **Market**: The 20 - day moving average was downward, and the closing price was above the 20 - day moving average [6]. - **Main positions**: Net short positions were decreasing [6]. - **Expectation**: PTA futures rebounded with the cost side this week. Some PTA plants reduced or stopped production due to typhoons, and polyester sales improved. The spot basis strengthened slightly, but the market remained bearish, with limited upside for the basis [5]. MEG - **Fundamentals**: On Friday, the price of ethylene glycol declined weakly. Night - session trading was weak, with spot trading at a premium of 57 - 62 yuan/ton to the 01 contract. The intraday basis recovered slightly, with September futures trading at a premium of 65 yuan/ton to the 01 contract [7]. - **Basis**: Spot price was 4300, 01 contract basis was 77, with the spot price higher than the futures price [8]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory in East China was 40.43 tons, an increase of 2.26 tons compared to the previous period [8]. - **Market**: The 20 - day moving average was downward, and the closing price was below the 20 - day moving average [8]. - **Main positions**: Net short positions were increasing [7]. - **Expectation**: Polyester sales improved last week, and polyester factory inventories decreased. However, the intention to hold positions before the holiday was weak. The price was expected to be sorted at a low level. The supply - demand balance would turn to surplus in the fourth quarter, and the fundamental support was weak [7]. 3. Today's Focus Influencing Factors - **Positive factors**: U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 607,000 barrels last week, contrary to analysts' expectations of an increase of 235,000 barrels. The approaching "Golden September and Silver October" season raised expectations of demand. Yisheng Hainan's 2 - million - ton plant was shut down for maintenance and was expected to restart in November [9][10][11]. - **Negative factors**: The short - term commodity market was greatly affected by the macro - level. Attention should be paid to the cost side, and resistance levels should be watched for a rebound in the market [12]. Supply - Demand Balance Sheets - **PTA**: The report provided PTA supply - demand balance sheets from January 2024 to December 2025, including data on capacity, production, imports, exports, and inventory [13]. - **MEG**: The report provided ethylene glycol supply - demand balance sheets from January 2024 to December 2025, including data on production, imports, and inventory [14]. 4. Fundamental Data Price - The report presented historical price data for bottle chips, production margins, and various spreads for PTA and MEG from 2020 to 2025 [17][20][27]. Inventory Analysis - It included historical inventory data for PTA, MEG, PET chips, and polyester fibers from 2021 to 2025 [44][46]. Upstream and Downstream开工率 - It showed historical开工率 data for PTA, xylene, ethylene glycol, polyester factories, and Jiangsu - Zhejiang looms from 2020 to 2025 [54][58]. Profit - It presented historical profit data for PTA, MEG, polyester fibers, and other products from 2022 to 2025 [63][64].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information is provided in the reports. 2. Report Core Views Chlor - Alkali Industry - **Caustic Soda**: In the fourth quarter, the downside space is limited. Although the current downstream demand is mainly based on rigid - need purchases, there may be procurement willingness after the National Day due to low prices. In the fourth quarter, there may be concentrated stocking behavior, and the spot liquidity may tighten [2]. - **PVC**: In the fourth quarter, pay attention to cost support. Although the supply is in an over - capacity situation, exports have alleviated some pressure. The cost side provides bottom support, and the downside space during the peak season is limited [2]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: In the fourth quarter, the supply - demand is expected to be weak, and the PXN has a compression expectation. The price will be under pressure due to weak cost - side support and weak supply - demand expectations [6]. - **PTA**: In the fourth quarter, it is difficult to have an independent market and may follow the cost side to fluctuate weakly [6]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: In the fourth quarter, it is expected to enter a period of inventory accumulation as it enters the demand off - season [6]. Polyolefin Industry - **LLDPE and PP**: For LLDPE, the current maintenance is at a high point, and the inventory of the upper - middle reaches is being depleted. For PP, unplanned maintenance has increased due to losses, and the inventory has decreased. However, after the festival, there is a large inventory pressure, and the new capacity release limits the upside space [9]. Methanol Industry - **Methanol**: In the short term, it will continue the volatile pattern. The supply side has a game between the expected supply reduction and the relatively healthy inventory structure. The demand side is weak as the traditional downstream enters the seasonal off - season, and the new polyolefin device production expectations suppress the MTO demand [21]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Pure Benzene**: The supply - demand is expected to be loose, and the price driving force is weak. It is necessary to pay attention to the oil price trend and macro - market sentiment [25]. - **Styrene**: The supply - demand is expected to be loose, and the price is under pressure. In the short term, it is affected by geopolitical and macro - news [26]. Fertilizer Industry - **Urea**: The futures price fluctuates downward. The daily output is high, the demand is weak, and the export situation is uncertain [31]. Crude Oil Industry - **Crude Oil**: In the fourth quarter, the oil price will likely maintain a wide - range volatile pattern. Unilateral trading is recommended to use a band - trading strategy, and arbitrage is recommended to use a positive - spread strategy [33][35]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Chlor - Alkali Industry - **Spot and Futures Prices**: On September 26, compared with September 25, the prices of some products such as East China PVC by calcium carbide method decreased slightly, and the prices of some caustic soda products remained unchanged [2]. - **Overseas Quotes and Export Profits**: The overseas quotes of caustic soda and PVC were mostly stable, but the export profit of caustic soda decreased by 26.3%, and that of PVC increased by 323.8% [2]. - **Supply**: The overall PVC start - up rate increased by 0.9%, while the data of caustic soda start - up rate was not available [2]. - **Demand**: The start - up rates of some downstream industries of caustic soda and PVC increased slightly, and the PVC pre - sales volume increased by 0.5% [2]. - **Inventory**: The inventories of liquid caustic soda in East China factories and Shandong, and PVC upstream factories increased, while the total PVC social inventory remained unchanged [2]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Upstream Prices**: On September 26, compared with September 25, the prices of Brent and WTI crude oil increased, while the prices of some products such as CFR Japan naphtha decreased [6]. - **PX - Related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of CFR China PX and PX spot in RMB decreased [6]. - **PTA - Related Prices and Spreads**: The PTA spot price in East China increased slightly, and the PTA futures price decreased [6]. - **MEG - Related Prices and Spreads**: The MEG spot price in East China decreased, and the MEG futures price also decreased [6]. Polyolefin Industry - **Futures and Spot Prices**: On September 26, compared with September 25, the prices of L2601, PP2601 and other futures decreased slightly, and the price of East China PP raffia decreased by 0.3% [8][9]. - **Inventory and Start - up Rates**: The enterprise and social inventories of PE and PP decreased, and the start - up rates of PE and PP devices increased [9]. Methanol Industry - **Prices and Spreads**: On September 26, compared with September 25, the prices of MA2601 and MA2509 decreased slightly, and the regional spreads changed [21]. - **Inventory**: The enterprise, port and social inventories of methanol decreased [21]. - **Start - up Rates**: The start - up rate of upstream domestic enterprises increased, while the start - up rates of some downstream industries decreased [21]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Upstream Prices and Spreads**: On September 26, compared with September 25, the prices of some upstream products such as CFR China pure benzene decreased, and the import profit of pure benzene decreased [25]. - **Styrene - Related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of styrene in East China spot and futures decreased slightly [25]. - **Inventory and Start - up Rates**: The pure benzene inventory in Jiangsu ports decreased, while the styrene inventory increased. The start - up rates of some industries in the pure benzene and styrene industry chain changed [25]. Fertilizer Industry - **Fertilizer Prices**: The prices of various fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate and sulfur are provided on September 26 [28][29]. - **Urea Data**: The daily and weekly production, inventory, and order days of urea are presented. The daily output is high, and the demand is weak [31]. Crude Oil Industry - **Crude Oil Prices and Spreads**: On September 29, compared with September 26, the prices of Brent, WTI and SC crude oil decreased, and the spreads changed [33]. - **Refined Oil Prices and Spreads**: The prices of refined oil products such as NYM RBOB and NYM ULSD decreased, and the spreads also changed [33]. - **Refined Oil Crack Spreads**: The crack spreads of some refined oil products such as US gasoline and diesel changed [33].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Views - Nickel: The contradiction between pure nickel inventory accumulation and mine - end issues may increase medium - term volatility, and short - term prices may continue to oscillate within a range [4] - Stainless steel: Short - term supply - demand and cost factors are in play, steel prices will oscillate, and long - term buying at low prices has better cost - effectiveness [5] - Industrial silicon: Market sentiment has cooled significantly, and attention should be paid to the downward driving force of the market [27] - Polysilicon: Upstream inventory is accumulating, and attention should be paid to the policy implementation time [27] - Lithium carbonate: The increase in imported ore has slowed down the destocking of lithium carbonate, and prices will oscillate within a range [61] Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel and Stainless Steel Market Conditions - Nickel: The Shanghai nickel futures price closed at 121,380 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1,610 yuan/ton; the stainless steel futures price closed at 12,840 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 90 yuan/ton [12] Fundamental Analysis - Nickel: Indonesian nickel mine issues have increased market concerns, while global refined nickel inventory has increased steeply. The supply of pure nickel is increasing while demand is weak, and the price is under pressure [4] - Stainless steel: Demand is suppressed by tariff pressure and weak real - estate consumption, while supply is expected to increase. The surplus has narrowed, but the upstream inventory is still high, and the steel price lacks upward momentum but has limited downside space [5] Inventory Changes - Refined nickel: Chinese refined nickel social inventory decreased by 959 tons to 40,440 tons, while LME nickel inventory increased by 1,680 tons to 230,124 tons [7] - Nickel - stainless steel: SMM nickel - iron inventory decreased by 14% month - on - month to 28,652 tons, and stainless steel factory and social inventories showed different trends [7] Market News - Indonesia plans to shorten the mining quota period, and some nickel - iron smelting plants have suspended production due to losses. China has suspended a non - official subsidy for importing copper and nickel from Russia [8][9][11] Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Market Conditions - Industrial silicon: The futures price has fallen from a high, and the spot price has risen. The SMM - reported Xinjiang 99 - silicon price is 9,000 yuan/ton (up 200 yuan/ton week - on - week) [27] - Polysilicon: The futures price first fell and then rose, and the spot price remained stable. The futures price closed at 52,700 yuan/ton on Friday [27] Fundamental Analysis - Industrial silicon: Supply: The weekly output decreased slightly, and the inventory decreased slightly. Demand: Downstream polysilicon and organic silicon support consumption, while the aluminum alloy and export markets are stable [28] - Polysilicon: Supply: The short - term weekly output remains high, and the upstream inventory is accumulating. Demand: The silicon wafer production is expected to decrease, and the next restocking may occur in mid - October [29][30] Market Outlook - Industrial silicon: Market sentiment will decline, and the price may test the cost line of Xinjiang small factories. It is recommended to short at high prices, with an expected price range of 8,500 - 9,100 yuan/ton next week [31][32] - Polysilicon: Policy expectations have cooled, and the market has returned to fundamentals. It is recommended to wait and see, with an expected price range of 49,000 - 52,000 yuan/ton next week [32] Lithium Carbonate Market Conditions - The lithium carbonate futures price oscillated within a range. The 2511 contract closed at 72,880 yuan/ton, down 1,080 yuan/ton week - on - week, and the spot price rose 100 yuan/ton to 73,600 yuan/ton [61] Fundamental Analysis - Supply: The weekly output reached a new high of 20,516 tons, and the Australian ore shipment increased significantly [62] - Demand: The domestic energy - storage market has exceeded expectations, and the cathode materials are accumulating inventory [62] - Inventory: The weekly inventory decreased to 136,800 tons, and the destocking speed has slowed down for three consecutive weeks [62] Market Outlook - The price will oscillate within a range. It is expected that the futures price will be between 70,000 - 76,000 yuan/ton. It is not recommended for arbitrage, and upstream factories are advised to increase hedging [63][64][66]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report expects PX, PTA, and PR to run strongly, with a view score of 1 for each [2] Core Viewpoints - International crude oil has risen to a seven - week high, and it is predicted that PX, PTA, and PR will run strongly [2] Summary by Related Catalogs Price Information - On September 24, 2025, the futures settlement price of WTI crude oil was $64.99 per barrel, up 2.49% from the previous value; Brent crude oil was $69.31 per barrel, up 2.48% [1] - The spot price of naphtha (CFR Japan) was $606 per ton, up 1.42%; the spot price of xylene (isomeric grade, FOB Korea) was $672 per ton, up 2.05% [1] - The spot price of PX (CFR China Main Port) was $812 per ton, up 0.95%; the closing price of CZCE TA main contract was 4,626 yuan per ton, up 1.54% [1] - The CCFEI price index of PTA inner - market was 4,520 yuan per ton, up 1.16%; the outer - market was $600 per ton, down 1.48% [1] - The closing price of CZCE PX main contract was 6,602 yuan per ton, up 1.10%; the closing price of CZCE PR main contract was 5,784 yuan per ton, up 1.15% [1] - The CCFEI price index of polyester bottle - grade chips was 5,750 yuan per ton, up 0.70%; the CCFEI price index of polyester chips was 5,725 yuan per ton, up 0.26% [2] Supply and Demand and Market Conditions - An 700,000 - ton PX plant in Northeast China has been under maintenance since September 18, expected to last about 45 days [2] - Geopolitical risks have increased, and overnight crude oil rebounded after a short adjustment. The cost - end oil market rebounded slightly, driving up PX cost momentum. However, there are still concerns about the domestic PX fundamentals, and the monthly spread is small [2] - The increase in PX supply due to short - process capacity increase and postponed maintenance is obvious, while the demand for PX has decreased more than expected due to the delay of new PTA plant commissioning and multiple PTA maintenance. The PX profit will remain low in the short term [2] - The cost support for PTA has recovered slightly. The typhoon has affected the operation of a PTA plant in Zhuhai, which is temporarily beneficial to the PTA market. But the end - of - month shipment pressure of production enterprises is large, and the polyester product sales are flat [2] - The polyester bottle - chip market has a warm - oscillating trend in terms of raw materials and futures. The supply - side quotation has risen, but the downstream terminal trading has weakened, and the trading atmosphere is light. Some bottle - chip plants have shut down briefly due to the typhoon, with limited impact on market supply [2] Production and Sales and Operating Rates - On September 24, 2025, the operating rate of the PX in the polyester industry chain was 85.57%, unchanged; the PTA plant load rate was 78.12%, down 1.26 percentage points; the polyester plant load rate was 87.73%, down 1.27 percentage points [1] - The sales rate of polyester filament was 80.65%, up 41.74 percentage points; the sales rate of polyester staple fiber was 67.04%, up 18.96 percentage points; the sales rate of polyester chips was 143.48%, up 85.45 percentage points [1]