Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the basic chemical industry [5] Core Views - The chemical industry is expected to undergo a new round of supply-side reforms, driven by the government's initiatives to eliminate outdated production capacity and improve industry structure [1][21] - The "anti-involution" policy is anticipated to support the exit of old capacities, benefiting leading companies in sub-industries such as refining, fertilizers, pigments, organic silicon, soda ash, and chlor-alkali/PVC [1][21] Summary by Sections Refining - Strict control of refining capacity and low operating rates of local refineries in Shandong are expected to improve the profitability of major refineries [2][24] - As of 2024, China's refining capacity is projected to be 934 million tons, with a target to keep crude oil processing capacity below 1 billion tons by 2025 [24][25] Urea - Future supply is expected to decrease, with only 493,000 tons of new urea capacity projected by 2025, representing 6.5% of the current total capacity [2][26] - The industry is likely to benefit from supply reductions and potential export opportunities, particularly for leading companies capable of upgrading their facilities [26] Soda Ash and PVC - Increased demand from infrastructure projects is expected to drive recovery in the soda ash and PVC markets [3][27] - New soda ash capacity planned for 2025-2026 is estimated at 868,000 tons, accounting for 20% of the total capacity in 2024 [28] - The PVC industry is also expected to see limited new capacity, with a projected increase of 500,000 tons by 2025-2026, representing 17% of the total capacity in 2024 [29] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in various sub-industries, including: - Refining: China Petroleum, Sinopec, Hengli Petrochemical, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Dongfang Shenghong [4] - Fertilizers: Hualu Hengsheng, Chuanheng Co., Hubei Yihua, Salt Lake Potash, Yara International, Sinochem Fertilizer [4] - Pigments: Qicai Chemical, Baihehua, Xinkai Technology, Zhejiang Longsheng, Runtu Co. [4] - Chlor-alkali/PVC: Yangmei Chemical, Chlor-alkali Chemical, Xinjiang Tianye [4] - Organic Silicon/Industrial Silicon: Hoshine Silicon, Xin'an Chemical, Silbond Technology [4] - Soda Ash: Sanyou Chemical, Boyuan Chemical, Shandong Haihua [4]

Group 1 - The chemical sector continues to rise, with the Chemical ETF (516020) showing a maximum intraday increase of 1.83% and closing up 1.53% [1] - Notable stocks in the sector include lithium battery, soda ash, and fluorine chemical companies, with significant gains from Hebang Biological (up 4.76%) and Tianci Materials (up 4.03%) [1] - The chemical sector has attracted significant capital, with a net inflow of 26.418 billion yuan over the past five days, ranking second among 30 sectors [1][3] Group 2 - The "anti-involution" policy is benefiting the lithium battery sector, as it leads to project delays and a healthier supply-demand balance [3] - The chemical industry is currently at the bottom of the cycle, facing challenges from increased competition, but supply-side reforms are expected to optimize the industry structure [4] - The current valuation of the Chemical ETF (516020) is at a low point, suggesting a good opportunity for long-term investment [4] Group 3 - The chemical sector is expected to undergo a re-pricing based on cost factors, focusing on green and low-carbon initiatives [5] - Domestic policies frequently emphasize supply-side requirements, while international uncertainties in chemical supply are increasing [5] - The Chemical ETF (516020) provides a diversified investment opportunity across various sub-sectors, with a significant portion allocated to large-cap leading stocks [6]