Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the production of soda ash (sodium carbonate) in Guangdong Province reached 253,000 tons, marking a 1.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with a growth rate 23.2 percentage points higher than 2024, but 4.3 percentage points lower than the national average [1] Group 1: Production Analysis - The cumulative production of soda ash in Guangdong for the first six months of 2025 accounted for 1.3% of the national total production of 20,064,481.2 tons [1] - In June 2025, the production in Guangdong was 41,000 tons, which represents an 11.3% decrease compared to June 2024, although the growth rate was 21.2 percentage points higher than the previous year [2] - The June production in Guangdong accounted for 1.2% of the national total production of 3,479,690.3 tons [2]

Core Insights - In the first four months of 2025, Tianjin's industrial enterprises produced 420,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), marking a 17.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which is 11.0 percentage points higher than the growth rate in 2024 [1] - The production accounted for 2.4% of the national LPG output of 17,653,000 tons during the same period, indicating a strong regional contribution [1] Monthly Analysis - In April 2025, Tianjin's LPG production reached 91,000 tons, representing a decline of 1.9% compared to April 2024, with a growth rate that is 2.8 percentage points lower than the previous year [2] - The April production constituted 2.2% of the national LPG output of 4,084,000 tons, showing a slight decrease in regional share compared to the earlier months [2]

Core Insights - In the first five months of 2025, the production of soda ash (sodium carbonate) in Guangdong Province reached 212,000 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.3%, which is 23.2 percentage points higher than the growth rate in 2024, but 1.7 percentage points lower than the national average [1] - In May 2025 alone, the production of soda ash in Guangdong Province was 42,000 tons, marking a 9.3% increase compared to May 2024, with a growth rate that is 36.7 percentage points higher than the previous year and 10.5 percentage points above the national average [2] Production Analysis - The cumulative production of soda ash in Guangdong Province from January to May 2025 accounted for 1.3% of the national total production of 16.602 million tons [1] - In May 2025, the production of soda ash in Guangdong also represented 1.3% of the national total production of 3.166 million tons [2]

Group 1 - In the first four months of 2025, the production of caustic soda (calculated at 100%) in Shaanxi Province reached 492,000 tons, representing a 24.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with a growth rate 22.0 percentage points higher than in 2024, and 18.8 percentage points higher than the national average, accounting for 3.3% of the national production of 14,959,000 tons [1] - In April 2025, the production of caustic soda in Shaanxi Province was 126,000 tons, marking a 27.2% increase from April 2024, with a growth rate 24.7 percentage points higher than in 2024, and 22.7 percentage points higher than the national average, representing 3.4% of the national production of 3,713,000 tons [2]

Group 1 - The total sulfuric acid production in Jiangxi Province from January to May 2025 reached 169.9 million tons, representing a 0.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, but the growth rate has slowed down by 30.1 percentage points compared to 2024 [1] - The production accounted for 3.7% of the national sulfuric acid production of 4546.6 million tons during the same period [1] - In May 2025, the sulfuric acid production in Jiangxi Province was 33.1 million tons, also showing a 0.6% increase year-on-year, but the growth rate decreased by 13.4 percentage points compared to May 2024 [2] Group 2 - The May production represented 3.7% of the national sulfuric acid production of 890.2 million tons for that month [2] - The slowdown in growth rates indicates a potential trend in the sulfuric acid market within Jiangxi Province [1][2]

Group 1 - In the first four months of 2025, the petroleum coke production in Guangdong Province reached 152.4 million tons, a decrease of 2.8% compared to the same period in 2024, with a growth rate 36.5 percentage points lower than in 2024, but 2.8 percentage points higher than the national average [1] - The total petroleum coke production in the country during the same period was 1,049.9 million tons, with Guangdong accounting for 14.5% of this total [1] Group 2 - In April 2025, the petroleum coke production in Guangdong Province was 39.2 million tons, showing a slight increase of 0.2% compared to April 2024, but the growth rate was 16.7 percentage points lower than in 2024 [2] - The production in April 2025 represented 16.1% of the national petroleum coke production, which totaled 243.5 million tons for that month [2]

Group 1 - In the first five months of 2025, the production of soda ash (sodium carbonate) in Gansu Province reached 71,000 tons, a decrease of 2.3% compared to the same period in 2024, which is 8.3 percentage points lower than the national growth rate [1] - The total production of soda ash in the same period for the entire country was 16.602 million tons, with Gansu's contribution being 0.4% [1] - In May 2025, Gansu's soda ash production was 15,000 tons, showing an increase of 8.2% year-on-year, which is 9.4 percentage points higher than the national growth rate for that month [2] Group 2 - The national production of soda ash in May 2025 was 3.166 million tons, with Gansu's share being 0.5% [2] - The data indicates a contrasting trend between the cumulative production in the first five months and the monthly production in May, highlighting a potential recovery or seasonal effect [2][3]

Group 1 - In the first four months of 2025, the production of soda ash (sodium carbonate) in Hunan Province reached 171,000 tons, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, but the growth rate slowed down by 20.8 percentage points compared to 2024 [1] - The production in Hunan accounted for 1.3% of the total national production of 13,437,000 tons during the same period [1] - In April 2025, the production of soda ash in Hunan was 43,000 tons, which is a 7.8% increase year-on-year, but the growth rate decreased by 16.8 percentage points compared to April 2024 [2] Group 2 - The production in April 2025 represented 1.2% of the national total production of 3,642,000 tons for that month [2] - The slowdown in growth rates indicates a potential trend in the soda ash industry in Hunan, which may affect future production and market dynamics [1][2]

Core Insights - In the first five months of 2025, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region reached 362,000 tons, representing a decline of 16.8% compared to the same period in 2024, with a growth rate 23.2 percentage points lower than that of 2024 and 14.6 percentage points lower than the national average [1] - In May 2025 alone, the LPG production in Ningxia was 83,000 tons, showing an increase of 3.8% year-on-year, with a growth rate 10.8 percentage points higher than that of 2024 and also 10.8 percentage points higher than the national average for that month [2] Summary by Category Production Analysis - The cumulative LPG production in Ningxia for the first five months of 2025 was 362,000 tons, which is 1.7% of the national total LPG production of 21.9 million tons [1] - The LPG production in May 2025 was 83,000 tons, accounting for 2.0% of the national total LPG production of 4.248 million tons for that month [2] Year-on-Year Comparison - The first five months of 2025 saw a significant decline in LPG production in Ningxia compared to the same period in 2024, with a decrease of 16.8% [1] - In contrast, May 2025 experienced a year-on-year increase in LPG production of 3.8%, indicating a positive trend for that specific month [2]

Core Insights - In the first four months of 2025, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Jilin Province reached 37,000 tons, representing an 11.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, while the growth rate was 11.2 percentage points higher than in 2024, but 10.2 percentage points lower than the national average [1] Group 1: Monthly Production Analysis - In April 2025, Jilin Province's LPG production was 12,000 tons, marking a 42.1% increase year-on-year, with the growth rate 85.3 percentage points higher than in 2024, and 42.1 percentage points higher than the national average [2] - The LPG production in Jilin Province accounted for 0.3% of the national LPG production of 4,084,000 tons in April 2025 [2] Group 2: Statistical Context - The data pertains to large-scale industrial enterprises, defined as those with annual main business revenues of 20 million yuan or more [6]