1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The report analyzes the market conditions of various non - ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, nickel, lithium carbonate, alumina, stainless steel, and cast aluminum alloy. Due to factors such as progress in Sino - US economic and trade negotiations, expected dovish statements from the Fed's interest - rate meeting, and tight supply in the industry, most non - ferrous metals are expected to show a strong or strong - oscillating trend in the short term [2][3][4][5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Copper - **Market Information**: Supply concerns and optimism about Sino - US economic and trade negotiations pushed up copper prices. On Friday, the LME 3M copper contract rose 1.2% to $10,947/ton, and the Shanghai copper main contract reached 87,660 yuan/ton. LME copper inventory decreased by 575 to 136,350 tons, and domestic warehouse receipts and inventories in some regions also changed. The spot import of domestic copper was at a loss, and the refined - scrap price difference widened [2]. - **Strategy View**: With progress in Sino - US economic and trade negotiations and an expected dovish statement from the Fed's interest - rate meeting, sentiment is expected to remain positive. Given the tight supply of copper raw materials and low inventories, copper prices are expected to continue to be strong. The operating range of the Shanghai copper main contract is expected to be 86,600 - 89,000 yuan/ton, and that of the LME 3M copper is 10,850 - 11,100 dollars/ton [3]. Aluminum - **Market Information**: Aluminum prices declined and then rebounded. On Friday, the LME aluminum closed down 0.3% to $2,856/ton, and the Shanghai aluminum main contract reached 21,245 yuan/ton. The position of the Shanghai aluminum weighted contract increased, and inventories in some domestic regions and abroad changed. The downstream procurement sentiment weakened [4]. - **Strategy View**: After the production suspension of an overseas aluminum plant and considering the low domestic inventory, improved global trade situation, and supply disruptions, aluminum prices are expected to oscillate upward. The operating range of the Shanghai aluminum main contract is expected to be 21,100 - 21,380 yuan/ton, and that of the LME aluminum is 2,830 - 2,880 dollars/ton [5]. Lead - **Market Information**: The Shanghai lead index rose 0.17% to 17,592 yuan/ton last Friday. LME and domestic inventories, prices, and spreads of lead showed different changes. The domestic social inventory decreased to 2.61 million tons [7]. - **Strategy View**: The visible inventory of lead ore decreased, and the TC of lead concentrate imports declined. The smelting start - up rate and battery start - up rate showed different trends. With the continuous reduction of lead ingot inventory and a positive market atmosphere, the Shanghai lead is expected to be strong in the short term [8]. Zinc - **Market Information**: The Shanghai zinc index rose 0.06% to 22,362 yuan/ton last Friday. LME and domestic inventories, prices, and spreads of zinc changed. The domestic social inventory increased slightly to 16.21 million tons [10]. - **Strategy View**: The visible inventory of zinc ore increased slightly, and the TC of zinc concentrate decreased. The smelting profit declined, and the inventory accumulation rate of domestic zinc ingots slowed down. With a high structural risk of LME zinc and a positive market atmosphere, the Shanghai zinc is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term [11]. Tin - **Market Information**: On October 24, 2025, the Shanghai tin main contract closed down 0.42% to 282,550 yuan/ton. The supply of tin ore remained tight, and although the start - up rate of smelters increased slightly, it was still at a low level. The demand in emerging fields provided support, and the social inventory decreased [12]. - **Strategy View**: With progress in Sino - US economic and trade negotiations and a tight supply - demand balance of tin, and the recovery of demand in the peak season, tin prices are expected to oscillate upward in the short term. It is recommended to go long on dips. The operating range of the domestic main contract is 270,000 - 290,000 yuan/ton, and that of the LME tin is 35,000 - 36,500 dollars/ton [13]. Nickel - **Market Information**: Last Friday, nickel prices fluctuated narrowly at a low level. The prices of nickel ore and nickel - iron showed different trends, and the price of MHP was high [14]. - **Strategy View**: In the short term, the significant inventory pressure of refined nickel drags down nickel prices. In the long term, the global fiscal and monetary easing cycle will support nickel prices. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term. If nickel prices fall enough or the risk preference is high, long positions can be gradually established. The operating range of the Shanghai nickel main contract is 115,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton, and that of the LME nickel 3M contract is 14,500 - 16,500 dollars/ton [16]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Information**: On Friday, the MMLC spot index of lithium carbonate rose, and the prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate increased. The price of imported lithium concentrate also rose [18]. - **Strategy View**: The downstream demand is strong, and the fundamental situation has improved. If the resumption of production of large mines in Jiangxi is delayed, the inventory reduction trend may continue until the end of the fourth quarter. Attention should be paid to the selling pressure from industrial hedging and supply elasticity. The operating range of the Guangzhou Futures Exchange's lithium carbonate main contract is 77,800 - 82,800 yuan/ton [19]. Alumina - **Market Information**: On October 24, 2025, the alumina index fell 0.95% to 2,821 yuan/ton. The spot price in Shandong was at a discount, and the overseas price and import profit and loss were stable. The futures inventory remained unchanged [21]. - **Strategy View**: The ore price has short - term support but may face pressure after the rainy season. The over - capacity pattern of alumina smelting is difficult to change in the short term. Considering the positive market atmosphere and the price approaching the cost line, it is recommended to wait and see in the short term. The operating range of the domestic main contract AO2601 is 2,700 - 3,000 yuan/ton [22]. Stainless Steel - **Market Information**: On Friday, the stainless - steel main contract closed up 0.35% to 12,810 yuan/ton. Spot prices in some regions increased, and raw - material prices remained stable. The social inventory increased, and the futures inventory decreased [24]. - **Strategy View**: Although the price - support signal from the market is clear, the downstream demand support is weak, and the cost support has declined. The supply - demand contradiction remains unsolved, so it is recommended to wait and see [25]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Information**: On Friday, the price of the cast - aluminum - alloy main contract rose 0.39% to 20,705 yuan/ton. The position decreased, and the trading volume increased. The inventory in some regions decreased slightly [27]. - **Strategy View**: Progress in Sino - US economic and trade negotiations and strong cost support the price, but due to high warehouse receipts, the upward space of the near - term contract price may be limited [28].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply - demand of tin is in a short - term tight balance. In the global macro - loose cycle, the medium - term demand is not pessimistic. However, in the short term, there is an expected increase in supply due to the resumption of tin mines in Myanmar, and the growth of tin demand from consumer electronics is not obvious. So, it is not recommended to chase high prices, and buying on dips may have a higher probability of success [2][16] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Supply - side - In September 2025, the refined tin output was 9,770 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 34.69% and a year - on - year decrease of 2.3%. From January to September 2025, the cumulative refined tin output was 127,400 tons, with a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 0.95%. The smelter's operating rate in September was 38.6%, and some enterprises had maintenance in September [5] - In Yunnan, most smelters' output decreased month - on - month, with some having maintenance and production stagnation, and the tin ore supply was still tight. In Guangxi, enterprises' output decreased significantly due to maintenance and tight raw materials. In Jiangxi, the smelter output decreased slightly due to tight raw materials and policy reasons [5] - In October 2025, as large smelters resume production and most sample enterprises maintain stable operation, the domestic refined tin output is expected to rise to about 14,500 tons [5] - Due to the slow increase in the output of tin mines in Wa State, Myanmar, China's overall tin ore imports remain at a low level, and tin ingot supply has been low. In the fourth quarter, tin ingot supply may increase significantly after the supply of tin mines in Myanmar gradually expands [2][16] Demand - side - In Q3 2025, the global PC shipments increased by 10% year - on - year, the highest since the peak demand during the 2022 pandemic. The growth rate of mobile phone consumption rebounded slightly, with a year - on - year increase of 2%. IDC predicts that the global smartphone shipments in 2025 will increase by 0.6% year - on - year to 1.24 billion units. The emerging 3C electronic consumption areas driven by AI are still in the initial stage and have little impact on overall demand [8] - The construction of 5G communication equipment and large - scale data center servers requires a large number of circuit boards and connection components, and the tin consumption is increasing steadily. With continuous investment in global AI - related capital expenditure, the server scale is growing rapidly. IDC data predicts that AI server shipments will increase by 26% year - on - year to 1.895 million units in 2025 and continue to grow in 2026 [8] - In September 2025, China's automobile sales reached 3.226 million, a record high for the same period, with a year - on - year increase of 14.9%. New energy vehicle sales were 1.604 million, a year - on - year increase of 24.6% [8] - Other non - semiconductor demand is relatively stable. Tin consumption in the tinplate field has declined slightly as aluminum cans have almost completely replaced tinplate cans in the beverage packaging field. The output of PVC has increased slightly year - on - year in the first three quarters, and PVC stabilizers are a major consumer of tin compounds [12] - Downstream new energy vehicles and AI servers continue to be booming, traditional consumer electronics and home appliances are experiencing a mild recovery, while the photovoltaic field is relatively weak due to over - capacity and trade frictions [2][16]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - After two months of consolidation, the silver market saw a breakthrough in September, with both domestic and international prices hitting multi - year highs. The strong upward trend is driven by multiple factors including macro - environment, supply - demand balance, and gold - silver ratio repair [2][5]. - The market's expectation of the Fed's continued interest rate cuts is strengthening, which provides a solid foundation for the rise of precious metals including silver [11][12]. - The silver market in 2025 is expected to have a supply - demand gap, and the continuous strength of industrial demand, supply - demand imbalance, and low inventory support the long - term price elasticity and allocation value of silver [17][18]. - The current gold - silver ratio is significantly higher than historical averages, indicating that silver is undervalued and has room for a price correction [20]. - Looking ahead, loose monetary policy expectations and geopolitical uncertainties will support silver prices, but risks such as speculative profit - taking and changes in the inflation situation should be noted. It is recommended to buy on dips and pay attention to key price levels [3][25]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - In September, after two months of consolidation, the silver market had a breakthrough. The New York silver price exceeded $43 per ounce and reached a high of $44.395 per ounce on September 23, with a year - to - date increase of over 50%. The domestic Shanghai silver also reached a record high of 10,359 yuan per kilogram, with a year - to - date increase of over 35% [2][5]. - The strong rise in silver prices is due to multiple factors. Macroeconomically, the Fed's interest rate cut expectation and geopolitical tensions boost silver. Industrially, the demand from sectors like photovoltaics, new - energy vehicles, and semiconductors is strong, leading to a supply - demand imbalance. The current gold - silver ratio is high, indicating undervaluation of silver [2][5]. 3.2 Macro Policy Expectations Driving Precious Metals Up - Economic indicators show a significant slowdown in the US labor market. In August, non - farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, far lower than the expected 75,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The inflation data shows some stickiness, and the PPI is in deflation. The initial jobless claims in the week of September 6 soared to 263,000, heightening concerns about economic slowdown [11]. - Market expectations for the Fed's continued interest rate cuts are strengthening. The September FOMC meeting cut rates by 25 basis points. As of September 22, the CME data shows a 91.9% probability of a 25 - basis - point cut in October and an 80.6% probability of another 25 - basis - point cut in December, which supports the rise of precious metals [12]. 3.3 Tight Supply - Demand Structure of Silver and Strong Industrial Demand - In 2024, global silver supply increased moderately. Global mined silver production was 819.7 million ounces, up 0.9% year - on - year, and recycled silver supply reached 193.9 million ounces, up 6% year - on - year. The total demand decreased by 3% to 1.16 billion ounces, with a significant structural differentiation. Industrial demand reached a record high, especially in electronics, photovoltaics, and other fields [17]. - In 2025, global silver supply is expected to increase by 2% to 1.0306 billion ounces, and total demand is expected to decrease slightly by 1% to 1.1483 billion ounces, resulting in a supply gap of 117.6 million ounces. Excluding ETPs, the physical gap will widen to 187.6 million ounces. The supply - demand gap and low inventory support the price of silver in the long - term [18]. 3.4 Gold - Silver Ratio Repair and Enhanced Silver's Catch - up Momentum - The current domestic and international gold - silver ratios are about 82 and 85 respectively, significantly higher than the historical averages of the past 50 years (63) and 20 years (70), indicating that silver is undervalued and has room for a price correction [20]. - Historically, when the gold - silver ratio is high, silver usually lags behind and then catches up. In the current context of interest rate cut expectations and industrial demand recovery, silver's financial and commodity attributes resonate, attracting capital inflows [20]. 3.5 Future Operation Suggestions - Loose monetary policy expectations and geopolitical uncertainties will continue to support silver prices, but risks such as speculative profit - taking and changes in inflation data should be noted [3][25]. - It is recommended to buy on dips, focus on the effectiveness of support around $40 per ounce, and set upward targets at around $45 per ounce and $48 per ounce. Attention should be paid to controlling positions and closely monitoring macro - data and capital trends [3][25].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The cost of LPG crude oil is weakening, while the supply and demand of propylene are in a tight - balance, with short - term fluctuations [1] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking 3.1.1 LPG and Propylene Futures Price - PG2509 closed at 3,875 yesterday with a daily increase of 0.39%, and its night - session price was 3,892 with a night - session increase of 0.44%; PG2510 closed at 4,435 yesterday with a daily decrease of 0.27%, and its night - session price was 4,428 with a night - session decrease of 0.16%; PL2601 closed at 6,467 yesterday with a daily decrease of 0.37%, and its night - session price was 6,462 with a night - session decrease of 0.08%; PL2602 closed at 6,515 yesterday with a daily decrease of 0.23% [1] 3.1.2 Position and Trading Volume - For PG2509, yesterday's trading volume was 7,842 (a decrease of 4821 compared to the previous day), and the position was 20,526 (a decrease of 3904 compared to the previous day); for PG2510, yesterday's trading volume was 66,639 (a decrease of 10222 compared to the previous day), and the position was 94,067 (a decrease of 5907 compared to the previous day); for PL2601, yesterday's trading volume was 1,117 (a decrease of 783 compared to the previous day), and the position was 4,744 (an increase of 30 compared to the previous day); for PL2602, yesterday's trading volume was 10 (an increase of 5 compared to the previous day), and the position was 852 (a decrease of 1 compared to the previous day) [1] 3.1.3 Price Spreads - The spread between Guangzhou domestic gas and the PG10 contract was 135 yesterday (compared to 103 the previous day); the spread between Guangzhou imported gas and the PG10 contract was 185 (compared to 163 the previous day); the spread between Shandong propylene and the PL01 contract was 3 (compared to - 36 the previous day); the spread between East China propylene and the PL01 contract was 8 (compared to - 41 the previous day); the spread between South China propylene and the PL01 contract was - 42 (compared to - 66 the previous day) [1] 3.1.4 Key Industrial Chain Data - The PDH operating rate this week was 75.7%, down from 76.3% last week; the MTBE operating rate this week was 63.5%, up slightly from 63.4% last week; the alkylation operating rate remained at 49.0% this week, the same as last week [1] 3.2 Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of LPG is 0, and that of propylene is also 0. The range of trend intensity is an integer within the [-2, 2] interval, with -2 indicating the most bearish and 2 indicating the most bullish [6] 3.3 Market Information 3.3.1 CP Paper Goods Prices - On August 26, 2025, the September CP paper goods price for propane was 520 US dollars per ton, unchanged from the previous trading day; the price for butane was 495 US dollars per ton, down 1 US dollar per ton from the previous trading day. The October CP paper goods price for propane was 535 US dollars per ton, down 1 US dollar per ton from the previous trading day [7] 3.3.2 Domestic PDH Device Maintenance Plans - Multiple enterprises have PDH device maintenance plans, such as Henan Huasong New Material Technology Co., Ltd. starting maintenance on May 12, 2023, with an undetermined end - date; Jiangsu Yanchang Zhongran Chemical Co., Ltd. starting maintenance in late November 2023, with an undetermined end - date; etc. [8] 3.3.3 Domestic Liquefied Gas Factory Device Maintenance Plans - Many domestic liquefied gas factories have device maintenance plans, including Shandong's Shengli Oilfield starting a full - plant maintenance on June 16, 2025, ending in late August 2025, with a loss of 400 units; Shandong's Zhenghe Petrochemical starting a full - plant maintenance on May 14, 2024, with an undetermined end - date; etc. [8]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the resilience of viscose short fiber demand despite tariff disputes, with projected consumption growth in 2023 and 2024, and a minimal decline in H1 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Consumption and Demand - The apparent consumption of viscose short fiber is projected to be 3.81 million tons in 2023 and 4.09 million tons in 2024, representing year-on-year increases of 9.74% and 7.28% respectively [1][2]. - In H1 2025, the apparent consumption is expected to be 1.96 million tons, with a slight year-on-year decline of only 1.00%, indicating strong demand resilience [1][2]. Group 2: Technology and Market Trends - The rapid development of vortex spinning technology is anticipated to drive continued growth in viscose short fiber demand, with its market share expected to increase from 10% to 25% [2]. - Vortex spinning technology is particularly suited for chemical fibers, showing significant achievements, although it faces challenges in natural fiber applications [2]. Group 3: Production Capacity and Utilization - Effective production capacity for viscose short fiber is projected at 5.07 million tons in 2023 and 4.885 million tons in 2024, with capacity utilization rates of 77.1% and 84.3% respectively [3]. - As of June 2025, nominal capacity is expected to be 5.16 million tons, with effective capacity at 4.935 million tons and a utilization rate of 81.5% [3]. - The industry is characterized by high concentration, with the top three companies holding a combined market share of 69.77% [3]. Group 4: Inventory and Pricing Trends - As of August 8, 2025, the inventory level for viscose short fiber is reported at 169,700 tons, equating to only 10.9 days of supply, indicating a low inventory level historically [4][5]. - The industry operating rate is at a high of 85.9%, and prices for viscose short fiber have shown an upward trend, with a recent price increase of approximately 150 yuan per ton [5]. Group 5: Market Outlook - The upcoming peak seasons for textile and apparel, along with a temporary suspension of tariffs, are expected to boost demand for viscose short fiber [5]. - The report recommends focusing on companies like Sanyou Chemical, which are likely to benefit from these market dynamics [6].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The demand for viscose staple fiber is expected to continue growing due to rapid development in vortex spinning technology, with apparent consumption projected at 3.81 million tons in 2023 and 4.09 million tons in 2024, reflecting year-on-year growth of 9.74% and 7.28% respectively [5] - The viscose staple fiber industry has maintained a tight supply-demand balance, with capacity utilization rates above 80% and limited new capacity additions since 2022 [6] - The price of viscose staple fiber has shown resilience despite a decline in raw material prices, with recent price increases of approximately 150 CNY per ton [6] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The viscose staple fiber industry is characterized by a high concentration, with the top three companies holding a combined market share of 69.77% [6] - The industry has seen limited new capacity additions, with only one planned project expected to come online in 2026 [6] Demand and Supply Dynamics - The apparent consumption of viscose staple fiber in the first half of 2025 is projected at 1.96 million tons, with a minor year-on-year decline of 1.00%, indicating strong demand resilience [5] - The industry has experienced a high operating rate of 85.9% as of August 2025, with inventory levels at a historical low of 10.9 days [6] Price Trends - The price gap between viscose staple fiber and its raw materials has been expanding, with viscose prices remaining firm despite fluctuations in raw material costs [6][9] - The recent suspension of tariffs between the US and China is expected to boost demand for viscose staple fiber in the upcoming peak seasons [6] Recommended Stocks - Recommended stock: Sanyou Chemical; Beneficiary stock: Zhongtai Chemical [7]

Core Viewpoint - The international liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade volume in the first half of the year increased due to European replenishment demand, but the growth remains historically low due to renewable energy substitution and persistently high gas prices [1] Group 1: Trade Volume and Growth - The global LNG trade volume for the first half of the year reached 210 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.24% [1] - Despite the increase, the growth rate is only slightly higher than that of 2024, indicating a slow expansion phase [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The global LNG market is expected to maintain a tight balance in supply and demand, influenced by weather and geopolitical factors [1] - The acceleration in global LNG liquefaction capacity and the rising share of U.S. supply have led to a more concentrated performance among leading global LNG suppliers [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints of the Report - Short - term: Crude oil prices may show a structural divergence, with SC crude remaining strong relative to the external market and the overseas market fluctuating at high levels. The strengthening of SC crude premium is mainly due to RMB exchange - rate fluctuations, domestic refinery restocking expectations, OPEC+’s cautious approach to production increases, and risks of Russian supply disruptions. In the overseas market, the stable Brent - WTI spread reflects the supply - demand balance in the Atlantic Basin, but geopolitical conflicts may support the Brent price, while the potential for US shale oil production increase limits the upside of WTI. Attention should be paid to the potential supply - disruption expectation gap after the implementation of US sanctions against Russia and the verification of Asia - Pacific demand based on the actual fulfillment of China's import data. [4] - Medium - term: If OPEC+’s actual production increase lags behind demand recovery, oil prices still face upward risks, but the macro - level US dollar trend and the escalation of trade frictions may intensify price fluctuations. [4] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Daily Market Summary a. Crude Oil Futures Market Data Analysis - On July 14, the price of the SC crude oil main contract closed at 527.5 yuan/barrel, up 13.6 yuan (+2.65%) from July 11. The intraday fluctuation range widened to 510.7 - 527.5 yuan/barrel, indicating increased market divergence. WTI and Brent crude oil prices remained stable at 68.75 dollars/barrel and 70.63 dollars/barrel respectively. The SC - Brent spread significantly strengthened, expanding from 1.03 dollars/barrel to 2.95 dollars/barrel, and the SC crude oil contract's near - month to third - month spread widened from 21.9 yuan/barrel to 26.0 yuan/barrel (+18.72%), suggesting an enhanced short - term market expectation of spot tightness. [2] b. Supply - Chain, Demand, and Inventory Analysis - **Supply**: On July 14, the OPEC Secretary - General stated that OPEC+ is increasing production to meet the "very strong" demand expected in the third quarter, but emphasized a possible supply - demand tight balance in the coming months. The expectation of the US to escalate sanctions against Russia has raised concerns in the European market about restricted Russian oil supply, pushing Brent crude oil to break through 71 dollars/barrel during intraday trading. [3] - **Demand**: China's June import data is expected to improve, with the US - dollar - denominated import annual rate expected to rise from the previous - 3.4% to 1.3%. The news that the US may provide additional weapons to Ukraine has increased the geopolitical risk premium in Eastern Europe, potentially boosting the demand for crude oil as a strategic reserve. [3] - **Inventory**: China's crude oil futures warrants (including medium - sulfur crude oil) remained unchanged at 451.7 million barrels, low - sulfur fuel oil warrants were only 90 tons, and fuel oil warrants were 91,600 tons, all unchanged from the previous period, indicating no pressure on hidden inventories in the Asia - Pacific region. The change in US commercial crude oil inventories still depends on subsequent EIA data, but the expected release of strategic reserves may limit the bullish impact on the inventory side. [3] 2. Supply - Chain Price Monitoring a. Crude Oil - **Futures Prices**: On July 14, the SC crude oil futures price was 527.5 yuan/barrel, up 13.6 yuan (+2.65%) from July 11. WTI was 65.65 dollars/barrel, down 3.1 dollars (-4.51%), and Brent was 69.14 dollars/barrel, down 1.49 dollars (-2.11%). [6] - **Spot Prices**: Various spot prices showed different trends, with some rising and some falling. For example, the Oman spot price rose by 2.03 dollars (+2.89%), while the Brent spot price fell by 0.97 dollars (-1.33%). [6] - **Spreads**: The SC - Brent spread expanded from 1.03 dollars/barrel to 4.44 dollars/barrel, the SC - WTI spread from 2.91 dollars/barrel to 7.93 dollars/barrel, and the Brent - WTI spread from 1.88 dollars/barrel to 3.49 dollars/barrel. [6] - **Other Assets**: The US dollar index rose 0.25 points (+0.26%), the S&P 500 rose 8.81 points (+0.14%), the DAX index fell 94.67 points (-0.39%), and the RMB exchange rate remained unchanged. [6] b. Fuel Oil - **Futures Prices**: The FU futures price was 2,922 yuan/ton, up 11 yuan (+0.38%); the LU futures price was 3,694 yuan/ton, up 54 yuan (+1.48%); the NYMEX fuel oil price was 238.07 cents/gallon, down 8.53 cents (-3.46%). [7] - **Spot Prices**: Different fuel oil spot prices also showed different trends, with some rising and some falling. For example, the MDO price in Rotterdam rose by 9 dollars (+1.79%), while the IF0380 price in Singapore fell by 18 dollars (-4.29%). [7] - **Paper Prices**: The high - sulfur 180 paper price in Singapore (near - month) was 421.69 dollars/ton, up 0.25 dollars (+0.06%), and the high - sulfur 380 paper price in Singapore (near - month) was 411.99 dollars/ton, down 0.25 dollars (-0.06%). [7] - **Spreads**: The China high - low sulfur spread expanded from 729 yuan/ton to 772 yuan/ton, and the LU - Singapore FOB (0.5%S) spread increased from - 2,032 yuan/ton to - 1,978 yuan/ton. [7] 3. Industry Dynamics and Interpretations a. Supply - On July 14, OPEC Secretary - General Haitham Al Ghais said that OPEC and its allies are increasing oil production, expecting "very strong" oil demand in the third quarter, followed by a tight supply - demand balance in the following months. China's June import data is expected to improve. [8][9] b. Demand - OPEC expects "very strong" oil demand in the third quarter, with a tight supply - demand balance in the coming months. China's June export data is expected to improve, with the US - dollar - denominated export annual rate expected to rise from 4.8% to 5%. [10] c. Inventory - Fuel oil futures warrants were 91,640 tons, low - sulfur fuel oil warehouse futures warrants were 90 tons, and medium - sulfur crude oil futures warrants were 4,517,000 barrels, all unchanged from the previous day. [11] d. Market Information - As of 2:30, the Shanghai gold main contract closed down 0.05% at 778 yuan/gram, the Shanghai silver main contract closed down 0.11% at 9,167 yuan/kg, and the SC crude oil main contract closed down 0.71% at 519 yuan/barrel. Trump said the US will send more weapons to Ukraine, and the expectation of US sanctions against Russia pushed Brent crude oil prices above 71 dollars/barrel during European afternoon trading. [11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural chemical industry [7][10]. Core Views - The agricultural chemical industry is expected to benefit from rising prices of potassium fertilizer and glyphosate, with supply constraints for the insecticide "Kangkuan" [2][5]. - The potassium fertilizer market is characterized by tight supply and demand, with a significant reliance on imports, which is projected to increase due to food security concerns [2][27]. - The phosphoric chemical sector is anticipated to maintain high price levels due to the scarcity of phosphate rock resources and increasing demand from new applications [3][51]. Summary by Sections Potassium Fertilizer - Global potassium fertilizer prices are expected to recover as demand increases, with China being the largest consumer and heavily reliant on imports [2][27]. - Domestic production of potassium chloride is projected to decrease slightly in 2024, while imports are expected to reach a historical high [27]. - The domestic potassium chloride price is forecasted to rise by approximately 100 yuan/ton in July due to increased port prices [2][45]. Phosphoric Chemicals - The price of phosphate rock is expected to remain high due to declining grades and increasing extraction costs, with a tight supply-demand balance [3][51]. - As of June 30, 2025, the market price for 30% grade phosphate rock in Hubei is 1,040 yuan/ton, while in Yunnan it is 970 yuan/ton, both stable compared to the previous month [3][51]. - The export policy for phosphoric fertilizers emphasizes domestic priority, with reduced export quotas expected to alleviate downward pressure in the domestic market [4]. Pesticides - The supply of "Kangkuan" has been unexpectedly restricted, leading to a potential price increase for the product [5]. - Glyphosate prices have risen by 1,300 yuan/ton in June, driven by increased demand from South America as planting areas for soybeans and corn expand [5][9]. - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the glyphosate sector, such as "Xingfa Group," which has a significant production capacity [9]. Key Company Recommendations - The report recommends "Yaji International" for potassium fertilizer, projecting production of 2.8 million tons in 2025 and 4 million tons in 2026 [5][49]. - For phosphoric chemicals, "Yuntianhua" and "Xingfa Group" are highlighted as key players due to their rich phosphate reserves [6]. - In the pesticide sector, "Xingfa Group" is recommended for its leading position in glyphosate production [9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the potassium and phosphate chemical industry [5][6]. Core Views - The international potassium fertilizer prices continue to rise, with a tight supply-demand balance in the potassium fertilizer market. China, being the largest consumer, has a high import dependency exceeding 60% [1][28]. - The phosphate chemical industry is expected to maintain a high price level due to the scarcity of phosphate rock resources and increasing demand from new applications such as lithium iron phosphate [2][55]. Summary by Sections Potassium Fertilizer - The domestic potassium fertilizer production is projected to decrease by 2.7% to 5.5 million tons in 2024, while imports are expected to reach a record high of 12.633 million tons, up 9.1% year-on-year [1][28]. - As of April 2025, domestic potassium fertilizer port inventory was 1.9111 million tons, a decrease of 45.45% compared to the same period last year [1][28]. - The report highlights the resource scarcity of potassium fertilizer, recommending companies like "Yaqi International" with significant production potential [4][50]. Phosphate Chemical Industry - The long-term price center for phosphate rock is expected to remain high due to declining grades and increasing extraction costs, with the market price for 30% grade phosphate rock remaining above 900 RMB/ton for over two years [2][55]. - As of April 30, 2025, the price of 30% grade phosphate rock in Hubei was 1,040 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous month, while in Yunnan, it increased by 20 RMB/ton to 970 RMB/ton [2][55]. - The report recommends companies with rich phosphate reserves such as "Yuntianhua" and "Xingfa Group" [4][50]. Price Trends - The prices of phosphate fertilizers showed slight fluctuations in April, with diammonium phosphate priced at 3,526 RMB/ton, down 3.53% year-on-year, while monoammonium phosphate was at 3,251 RMB/ton, up 14.55% year-on-year [3][52]. - The report indicates that the phosphate chemical industry is experiencing a tightening supply-demand situation, with phosphate rock consumption expected to grow [55][63].