Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the report. Core Viewpoints - Most commodities are expected to be in a state of oscillation in the short term, with some showing potential for decline or upside. Amid uncertainties in tariffs and changing policies, investors are advised to be cautious and adjust their strategies according to market conditions [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro Finance - For stock index futures, it's recommended to hold a light position and wait for a clear market direction. Due to high overseas uncertainties during the May Day holiday and low option volatility, consider a double - buy strategy for stock index options before the holiday [1]. - The bond futures are favored by asset shortage and weak economy, but the central bank's short - term interest rate risk warning restricts the upside [1]. - Gold is in short - term oscillation adjustment, but the long - term upward logic remains unchanged [1]. Non - Ferrous Metals - Copper has decent downstream demand, but there is a risk of price correction due to trade frictions [1]. - Aluminum prices oscillate due to uncertainties in global trade frictions [1]. - Alumina's supply - demand pattern has improved, with limited downside but lack of upward momentum [1]. - Zinc has support from low near - month inventory but faces fundamental suppression, presenting short - selling opportunities [1]. - Nickel prices oscillate after bottom - up repair. Pay attention to the cost support of electrowon nickel and beware of policy changes [1]. - Stainless steel futures oscillate in the short term. It's advisable to wait and see, and the industrial side should focus on policy changes and steel mill production schedules [1]. - Tin has a risk of supply premium disappearing as the复产 expectation in Low - Bang strengthens [1]. Industrial and Energy - Related Commodities - Industrial silicon is in a state of oversupply, with demand not improving and inventory pressure not relieved [1]. - Polysilicon's抢装潮 is ending, with demand expected to decline in the second half of the year. There is a need for a rebound after a large short - term decline [1]. - Carbonate lithium has a pattern of supply exceeding demand, with downstream maintaining just - in - time purchases [1]. - Steel products such as rebar and hot - rolled coil face downward pressure on opening prices due to trade disputes [1]. - Iron ore is under short - term pressure due to tariff policies and market sentiment [1]. - Manganese silicon and silicon iron oscillate, with cost and supply - demand factors at play [1]. - Glass and soda ash face supply - demand imbalances, with prices under pressure [1]. - Coke and coking coal are in a relatively oversupplied situation, and industrial customers can seize hedging opportunities [1]. Agricultural Products - Palm oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil are affected by weather and market sentiment, and it's recommended to wait and see before the holiday [1]. - Cotton prices may be affected by the trend of crude oil and the substitution effect between chemical fiber and cotton [1]. - Sugar prices are affected by overseas supply shortages and domestic high inventory [1]. - Corn may have a correction risk after the hype cools down, with a long - term bullish logic [1]. - Soybean meal is expected to oscillate weakly, and M09 is recommended to be bought at low prices [1]. Forestry and Livestock - Pulp is recommended to be short - sold or hedged due to weak cost support and entering the off - season [1]. - Logs have high inventory and no short - term positive factors, expected to oscillate at a low level [1]. - Pigs have a clear downward expectation in the futures market due to increased supply and lack of downstream highlights [1]. Energy and Chemicals - Crude oil, fuel oil, and asphalt are affected by factors such as tariffs, OPEC + policies, and cost - demand relationships [1]. - Rubber products such as natural rubber and BR rubber oscillate, with weak fundamentals [1]. - PTA is bearish due to device maintenance and weak market sentiment [1]. - Ethylene glycol, styrene, urea, methanol, PE, PP, PVC, and caustic soda all have their own supply - demand and market sentiment factors affecting their price trends [1]. Others - For the container shipping European line, the peak - season contracts can be lightly tested for long positions, and attention should be paid to the 6 - 8 reverse spread [1].

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Group 1 - The recent decline in waste battery prices has led to a slight recovery in the profitability of recycled lead enterprises, although they still operate at a loss, with losses narrowing from approximately 700 yuan/ton to about 500 yuan/ton [3][4] - The decrease in social inventory of lead ingots is primarily due to weak downstream demand, with battery demand entering a low season and terminal distributors' battery inventories at seasonal highs [5][6] - The short-term outlook for lead prices remains under pressure due to weak demand, but medium-term expectations suggest limited downside potential, supported by the need for battery companies to replenish stocks [6] Group 2 - The recent drop in waste battery prices is attributed to increased selling pressure from recyclers ahead of the May Day holiday, despite prices remaining at 10,300 yuan/ton, leading to continued losses for recycled lead enterprises [4] - The decline in social inventory of lead ingots is mainly a result of reduced production from recycled lead companies, with expectations of a rebound in inventory post-holiday due to weak consumption [5][6] - The lead market is characterized by weak supply and demand dynamics, with expectations of price fluctuations within the range of 16,500 to 17,300 yuan for Shanghai lead and 1,920 to 2,050 USD for London lead [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Weak [1] - LPG: Sideways [1] - L: Bearish [1] - PP: Sideways [1] - PVC: Sideways [1] - PX: Bullish [1] - PTA/PR: Bullish [1] - Ethylene glycol: Bearish [1] - Glass: Sideways [1] - Soda ash: Sideways [1] - Methanol: Bearish [1] - Urea: Bearish [1] - Asphalt: Bearish [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - The trade policy uncertainty and OPEC+ production increase lead to a weak oil price, while the upcoming trade peak season strengthens the short - term downside support [2]. - LPG follows the oil price for consolidation, with short - term cost support but weak strength [7]. - For L, the high - operation of devices, abundant supply, and weakening demand result in a bearish outlook [10]. - PP shows a short - term support due to high parking ratio and weak supply - demand, but a bearish long - term outlook [13]. - PVC has a cost - supported low - level sideways movement, and short - term wait - and - see is recommended [16]. - PX has an improved April fundamental and is currently fluctuating with cost, showing a bullish sideways trend [18]. - PTA has reduced supply pressure, but the downstream polyester is expected to weaken, with a short - term bullish trend and opportunities to short at high levels [22]. - Ethylene glycol has a high arrival volume and expected weakening demand, with limited cost support and a bearish short - term adjustment [24]. - Glass has a stable low - level supply, seasonal demand improvement, but high inventory restricts the short - term rebound [27]. - Soda ash has a short - term warm sideways movement due to reduced supply, but a bearish mid - term outlook due to new capacity [1]. - Methanol has a large supply pressure, weakening demand, and weak cost support, with a bearish short - term outlook [29]. - Urea has a large supply pressure and weak demand, but fast - growing fertilizer exports, with a bearish outlook and opportunities to go long on pullbacks [33]. - Asphalt has a high crack spread and a bearish rebound, with a weak and sideways cost - end oil price [1]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Crude Oil - **Market Performance**: Overnight international oil prices declined (WTI down 1.54%, Brent down 1.53%), while domestic SC rose 0.06% [2]. - **Supply**: As of April 25, the number of active US oil rigs increased by 2 to 483. Kazakhstan's March oil production decreased by about 3% to 62.7 barrels per day [2]. - **Demand**: In April, Russia's supply of ESPO blended oil to Indian ports increased to about 400,000 tons (about 100,000 barrels per day) [2]. - **Inventory**: As of April 18, US commercial crude oil inventory increased by 2 million barrels to 443.1 million barrels, and strategic crude oil reserve increased by 5 million barrels to 397.5 million barrels [2]. - **Strategy**: Long - term price range is $55 - 65, short - term is weak, and SC focuses on [480 - 500] [3]. 3.2 LPG - **Market Performance**: On April 28, the main PG contract closed at 4,395 yuan/ton, down 0.25% [5][6]. - **Supply**: As of April 25, the total LPG commodity volume was 515,500 tons, up 2,300 tons [7]. - **Demand**: As of April 25, the开工 rates of PDH, MTBE, and alkylation oil decreased by 3.09pct, 2.18pct, and 0.51pct respectively [7]. - **Inventory**: As of April 25, refinery inventory was 163,200 tons, down 1,000 tons, and port inventory was 2.8402 million tons, up 175,700 tons [7]. - **Strategy**: Long - term cost support is weak, follow the oil price for consolidation, and conduct PG05 - 06 positive spread operation and sell call options. PG focuses on [4350 - 4450] [7]. 3.3 L - **Market Performance**: L09 (main contract) closed at 7,164 yuan/ton, up 0.2% [9]. - **Supply**: New production capacity of 2.08 million tons has been put into operation this year, and the LLDPE, LDPE film, and HDPE film import windows are closed [10]. - **Demand**: The agricultural film season is ending, and demand is gradually weakening [10]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventory increased by 5.9% to 530,000 tons [9]. - **Strategy**: Go short at high levels, and L focuses on [7080 - 7200] [10]. 3.4 PP - **Market Performance**: PP09 (main contract) closed at 7,112 yuan/ton, up 0.2% [12]. - **Supply**: Baofeng's 1 million tons/year PP device was successfully put into operation in the first quarter, and attention is paid to the commissioning progress of Zhongjing Petrochemical's 1.5 million tons/year PDH device [13]. - **Demand**: Product exports are under pressure due to tariff disturbances [13]. - **Inventory**: PP enterprise inventory decreased by 2.4% to 600,000 tons [12]. - **Strategy**: Short - term wait - and - see, mid - term short at high levels, and PP focuses on [7050 - 7150] [13]. 3.5 PVC - **Market Performance**: V09 (main contract) closed at 4,989 yuan/ton, up 0.6% [15]. - **Supply**: Xinpu Chemical's 500,000 - ton device was put into operation in January, and the capacity utilization rate is 79% [16]. - **Demand**: The decline in real - estate completion area narrows, and downstream开工率 decreases seasonally [16]. - **Inventory**: PVC仓单 decreased by 0.3% to 29,653 [15]. - **Strategy**: Short - term wait - and - see, go long on pullbacks, and V focuses on [4920 - 5060] [16]. 3.6 PX - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of PX in East China was 6,600 yuan/ton (flat), and the PX09 contract closed at 6,230 yuan/ton (+64) [17]. - **Supply**: Many domestic and overseas PX devices are under maintenance, with the weekly output of 647,000 tons, down 7,000 tons [18]. - **Demand**: PTA device maintenance is high, and the demand is expected to weaken [18]. - **Inventory**: In March, PX inventory was at a high level in the same period, and the number of warehouse receipts was 1,064, lower than the same period [18]. - **Strategy**: PX focuses on [6220 - 6320] [19]. 3.7 PTA - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of PTA in East China was 4,490 yuan/ton (+62), and the TA09 contract closed at 4,400 yuan/ton (+30) [20][21]. - **Supply**: Many PTA devices are under maintenance, with a weekly output of 1.393 million tons, up 55,000 tons [22]. - **Demand**: The downstream polyester is expected to weaken, and the terminal weaving inventory is high [22]. - **Inventory**: PTA social inventory decreased to 4.804 million tons in March, and the number of warehouse receipts decreased [22]. - **Strategy**: TA focuses on [4420 - 4520], and pay attention to shorting at high levels [22]. 3.8 Ethylene Glycol - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4,184 yuan/ton (-32), and the EG09 contract closed at 4,160 yuan/ton (-19) [23]. - **Supply**: Many domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance, with a high expected arrival volume of 248,000 tons [24]. - **Demand**: The downstream polyester is expected to weaken, and the terminal weaving inventory is high [24]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory increased slightly, and port inventory decreased [24]. - **Strategy**: EG focuses on [4150 - 4220] [25]. 3.9 Glass - **Market Performance**: The spot market quotation is regionally differentiated, the futures is at a low - level sideways movement, the main contract basis narrows, and the number of warehouse receipts decreases [27]. - **Supply**: The glass supply remains stable at a low level, and the cold - repair plan of manufacturers slows down after the cost decreases [27]. - **Demand**: The demand shows a seasonal improvement but is lower than the same period, and the real - estate industry has not stabilized [27]. - **Inventory**: The total enterprise inventory increased by 395,000 heavy boxes to 65.473 million heavy boxes, up 0.61% [27]. - **Strategy**: FG focuses on [1100 - 1140] [27]. 3.10 Soda Ash - **Market Performance**: The spot market quotation is regionally differentiated, the futures is at a low - level sideways movement [1]. - **Supply**: There are many maintenance plans, and the supply is expected to decrease [1]. - **Demand**: No specific demand - related content mentioned in the provided documents. - **Inventory**: The alkali plant inventory decreases slightly [1]. - **Strategy**: No specific strategy content other than the price range in the provided documents. 3.11 Methanol - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2,413 yuan/ton (+5), and the main 09 contract closed at 2,288 yuan/ton (-1) [29]. - **Supply**: Domestic and overseas methanol devices are under maintenance, but the supply pressure is still large, and the import is expected to increase in May [29]. - **Demand**: The demand of MTO devices is expected to weaken, and the traditional downstream demand is in the off - season [29]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of methanol decreases slightly to 773,000 tons [29]. - **Strategy**: MA focuses on [2260 - 2310], and go short on rebounds [29][30]. 3.12 Urea - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of small - particle urea in Shandong was 1,830 yuan/ton (flat), and the main contract closed at 1,757 yuan/ton (-1) [32]. - **Supply**: The maintenance devices are gradually restarted, with a high daily output, and the supply pressure is large [33]. - **Demand**: It is the off - season for agricultural fertilization, and the industrial demand is weak, but fertilizer exports are growing fast [33]. - **Inventory**: The inventory accumulates, with the factory inventory at 1.065 million tons and the port inventory at 117,000 tons [33]. - **Strategy**: The price range of UR is [1760 - 1790], and pay attention to going long on pullbacks [33]. 3.13 Asphalt - **Market Performance**: No specific recent market performance content mentioned other than the price range in the provided documents. - **Supply**: No specific supply - related content mentioned in the provided documents. - **Demand**: No specific demand - related content mentioned in the provided documents. - **Inventory**: Both social and factory inventories are increasing [1]. - **Strategy**: The price range of BU is [3400 - 3500], and go short on rebounds [1].

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoint The current supply - demand contradiction of industrial silicon is difficult to resolve. As the southwest production area is about to enter the flat and wet seasons in June, the cost support will weaken, and the silicon price will continue to be weak [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Conditions - On the previous day, the industrial silicon market price was weakly stable. The supply side remained stable for the time being, and some manufacturers intended to cut production. The price of East China oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 9,500 - 9,800 yuan/ton, and that of East China 421 silicon was 10,200 - 10,600 yuan/ton. The closing price of the main contract Si2506 of industrial silicon futures was 8,800, down 0.73%, with a reduction of 5,009 lots. The current position was 188,100 lots, and the trading volume was 7.78 billion yuan [1]. Supply Side - Some manufacturers intended to conduct maintenance, and the overall supply might decline. The industrial silicon operation in Gansu production area was relatively stable. The price of 97 silicon had fallen below 9,000 yuan/ton, and the operation rate was at a low level. The current quotation of medium - frequency furnace 3303 silicon was 10,100 - 10,200 yuan/ton, and some medium - frequency furnaces were waiting and watching, with difficult short - term improvement in operation [1]. Demand Side - The price of polysilicon declined. Under the retreat of demand, components started to compete at low prices for shipment, intensifying the negative feedback in the industrial chain. The price pressure in each link was gradually transmitted upwards. Under the pressure of lower - than - expected demand and high inventory, the silicon material production cut increased, and the quotation was also lowered. The current quotation of re - feeding material was 36 - 38 yuan/kg, that of dense material was 34 - 37 yuan/kg, that of cauliflower material was 31 - 33 yuan/kg, and that of N - type material was 39 - 41 yuan/kg. The price of organic silicon DMC showed a fluctuating trend, with the market's mainstream opening price referring to 11,300 - 13,000 yuan/ton (net water delivered). Near the holiday, the rigid demand procurement of downstream enterprises was gradually released, the market inquiry activity increased, and the spot transaction showed a warming trend compared with the previous period. However, industry players were not very optimistic about the future market, and it was expected that the organic silicon market would remain weakly stable in the short term. The price of aluminum alloy ingots was weak. The spot market still showed a situation of weak supply and demand, the downstream demand was difficult to improve, both buyers and sellers were mainly waiting and watching cautiously, and the trading volume was low [1]. Inventory - On April 28, the warehouse receipt inventory of industrial silicon was 69,417 lots, with a single - day decrease of 85 lots. The warehouse receipt inventory was still at a high level [1].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - PTA: With the implementation of PTA's own device maintenance, the inventory continues to decline. However, the downstream terminal demand is still affected by US tariffs, and the liquidity of the PTA spot market is acceptable as warehouse receipts flow out. In the short term, the upward movement of the PTA spot basis is hindered, and the price mainly fluctuates with the cost side. Future attention should be paid to the fluctuations in the crude oil market and the changes in terminal devices around May Day [6]. - MEG: The ethylene glycol price center is operating at a low level. Although there is cost support and seasonal inventory accumulation is controllable, the valuation logic will continue, and the absolute price is expected to be mainly adjusted in a wide range. In the short term, the price center is expected to be range - bound, and future attention should be paid to the changes in upstream and downstream devices [8]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1前日回顾 No relevant information provided. 3.2每日提示 - **PTA** - **Fundamentals**: On Friday, the market trading focus shifted to May, mainly with traders negotiating. Some mainstream suppliers sold goods. There were different transaction prices at different time points in May, and the mainstream spot basis was 05 + 19, showing a neutral situation [6]. - **Basis**: The spot price was 4490, and the 05 - contract basis was 28, with the futures price at a discount, showing a neutral situation [7]. - **Inventory**: The PTA factory inventory was 4.39 days, a week - on - week increase of 0.03 days, showing a bearish situation [7]. - **Disk**: The 20 - day moving average was downward, and the closing price was above the 20 - day moving average, showing a bearish situation [7]. - **Main Position**: The net short position decreased, showing a bearish situation [6]. - **Expectation**: PTA is expected to continue to reduce inventory, but the price is mainly affected by the cost side. Attention should be paid to the crude oil market and terminal device changes [6]. - **MEG** - **Fundamentals**: On Friday, the ethylene glycol price center was at a low level. Affected by the news of possible exemption of ethane tariffs, the night - session price opened lower and declined. The internal and external market transaction prices were in different ranges, showing a neutral situation [8]. - **Basis**: The spot price was 4184, and the 09 - contract basis was 24, with the futures price at a discount, showing a neutral situation [8]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory in the East China region was 68.74 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.91 tons, showing a bullish situation [8]. - **Disk**: The 20 - day moving average was downward, and the closing price was below the 20 - day moving average, showing a bearish situation [8]. - **Main Position**: The main net short position decreased, showing a bearish situation [8]. - **Expectation**: In the short term, the price center is expected to be range - bound, and attention should be paid to the changes in upstream and downstream devices [8]. 3.3今日关注 No relevant information provided. 3.4基本面数据 - **Supply - Demand Balance Table** - **PTA**: The table shows the supply and demand data of PTA from January 2024 to December 2025, including capacity, output, import, consumption, and inventory changes [10]. - **MEG**: The table shows the supply and demand data of ethylene glycol from January 2024 to December 2025, including production, import, consumption, and inventory changes [11]. - **Price Data** - **Spot Price**: The prices of various products such as naphtha, PX, PTA, MEG, and polyester products on April 25 and April 24, 2025, are provided, along with their price changes [12]. - **Futures Price**: The futures prices of PTA and MEG contracts on April 25 and April 24, 2025, are provided, along with their price changes and basis data [12]. - **Profit Data**: The profit data of various products such as PTA, MEG, and polyester products on April 25, 2025, are provided, along with their profit changes [12]. - **Inventory Data** - **PTA**: The PTA factory inventory data from 2021 to 2025 are provided [41]. - **MEG**: The ethylene glycol port inventory data in the East China region from 2021 to 2025 are provided [42]. - **Polyester Products**: The inventory data of polyester products such as PET slices and polyester fibers from 2020 to 2025 are provided [43][45]. - **Operating Rate Data** - **Polyester Upstream**: The operating rate data of PTA, PX, and ethylene glycol from 2020 to 2025 are provided [52][54]. - **Polyester Downstream**: The operating rate data of polyester factories and Jiangsu - Zhejiang looms from 2020 to 2025 are provided [56][58]. - **Profit Data** - **PTA**: The PTA processing fee data from 2022 to 2025 are provided [61]. - **MEG**: The profit data of different production methods of ethylene glycol from 2022 to 2025 are provided [63]. - **Polyester Products**: The profit data of polyester products such as polyester fibers from 2022 to 2025 are provided [65][67][68][69].

【市场资讯】 4月23日，无锡鼎利凯钢业有限公司304，1.0四八尺，公差0.9平板价格报13300元/吨，较上一交易日持 平；304，2.0四尺卷价格报13600元/吨，较上一交易日持平。 （4月23日）今日全国不锈钢板价格一览表 | 规格 | 品牌/ | 报价 | 报价 | 交货地 | 交易商 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 产地 | | 类型 | | | | 材质:304/2B ;规格:2.0*1219*C ;品种:冷轧不锈 | 宏旺 | 13150 | 市场 | 江苏省/无 | 江苏屿鑫金属科技有 | | 钢卷板； | | 元/吨 | 价 | 锡市 | 限公司 | | 材质:304/2B;规格:1.0*1219*2438;公差:0.91;品 | 国产 | 12050 | 市场 | 江苏省 | 江苏鑫万佳不锈钢有 | | 种:冷轧不锈钢平板; | | 元/吨 | 价 | | 限公司 | | 材质:304/2B ;规格:2.0*1219*C ;品种:冷轧不锈 | 国产 | 13120 | 市场 | 江苏省 | 江苏鑫万佳不锈钢有 | | 钢卷板； | ...

Group 1: Report General Information - Report Name: Carbonate Lithium Futures Daily Report [1] - Date: April 8, 2025 [1] - Research Team: Non - ferrous Metals Research Team [2] - Researchers: Zhang Ping, Yu Feifei, Peng Jinglin [2] Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided Group 3: Core View - The carbonated lithium futures decreased with reduced positions, and the risk - asset selling spread to the carbonate lithium market. The futures price has broken the cost price, but the cost - side support is gradually emerging. Attention should be paid to the support around 70,000 yuan for carbonate lithium futures [6] Group 4: Market Review and Operation Suggestions - Carbonate lithium futures decreased with reduced positions. The main contract once dropped to 70,000 yuan in the morning, breaking the cost support line of lithium mica. The daily closing price fluctuated between 71,000 - 72,000 yuan, and the total positions decreased to 340,000 lots [6] - The spot price of electric - grade carbonate lithium decreased by 1,300 yuan to 72,600 yuan, and industrial - grade carbonate lithium decreased by 1,300 yuan to 70,650 yuan. The spot price remained at a premium compared to the main contract. Upstream lithium salt producers continued to hold firm on prices, and downstream material producers mainly adopted a wait - and - see attitude [6] - The price of high - grade lithium spodumene ore decreased by 40 yuan to 5,575 yuan/ton, and the price of high - grade lithium mica ore decreased by 15 yuan to 1,725 yuan/ton. The prices of downstream cathode materials also decreased, and the price reduction in the industrial chain was smoothly transmitted downstream [6] - The spot price of carbonate lithium is approaching last year's lowest point, and the futures price has broken the cost price. Although macro - risks are still difficult to eliminate, the cost - side support is gradually emerging. Attention should be paid to the support around 70,000 yuan for carbonate lithium futures [6] Group 5: Industry News - In March 2025, Chile's lithium export volume was 22,976 tons, of which the carbonate lithium export volume was 20,227 tons, a month - on - month increase of 38.5%. The export volume of carbonate lithium to China was 16,594 tons, a month - on - month increase of 38%. Considering the shipping cycle, it is expected to arrive at Chinese ports from April to May. The domestic carbonate lithium production has declined from its peak, and the overseas imports have provided some supplementation, but the supply pressure remains high [7] - Kodal Minerals' Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali is close to completion, and commercial production is about to start. The DMS processing plant has produced more than 11,000 tons of lithium spodumene concentrate, and production operations are gradually increasing [7][8] - BYD's market value has exceeded CATL's, regaining the top position in the Shenzhen stock market. However, according to the 2024 annual report of public funds, CATL has surpassed Kweichow Moutai to become the most - held stock by public funds, while the number of funds holding BYD is only half of that of CATL, and the total market value of shares held is less than a quarter of CATL's [8]

1. Report Information - Report Title: Polyolefin Monthly Report [1] - Date: April 2, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Energy and Chemical Research Team [4] - Core View: Maintenance season eases supply pressure, while seasonal demand weakening brews downward risks [5] 2. Market Review - In February, plastics were slightly stronger than PP. In March, the peak season started, downstream开工 increased, and the demand side was strengthened. Mid - to late - March saw high - level maintenance ease supply pressure, and the cost side rebounded. PP05 was supported at 7300, and LLDPE fluctuated around 7700 [11]. - In the spot market, LLDPE monthly average price was 8197 yuan/ton, down 1.35% month - on - month and 0.91% year - on - year. LDPE was 9976 yuan/ton, down 1.60% month - on - month and up 7.80% year - on - year. HDPE prices varied. PP in East China had a drawstring average of 7347.25 yuan/ton, down 0.72% month - on - month and 1.38% year - on - year, and copolymer was 7593.25 yuan/ton, down 0.94% month - on - month and 0.04% year - on - year [12]. 3. Fundamental Analysis 3.1 Supply - In March 2025, PP production was estimated at 3.2833 million tons, up 11.52% month - on - month and 13.64% year - on - year. The cumulative production from January to March was 9.5209 million tons, up 12.13% year - on - year. The PP plant operating rate was estimated at 79.66%, up 0.58 percentage points from February [12]. - PE production in March was estimated at 2.6685 million tons, up 7.06% month - on - month and 12.1% year - on - year. The operating rate was estimated at 81.97%, down 1.72 percentage points from last month. There were some PE plant overhauls in March [13]. - New polyolefin production capacities are planned to be put into operation in 2025, with many concentrated in the first half of the year [25][26]. 3.2 Import and Export - In February 2025, PE imports were 1.3252 million tons, up 9.43% month - on - month and 27% year - on - year. PP imports were 307,900 tons, up 15.93% month - on - month. From January to February, PP exports increased significantly, while PE exports decreased [27]. - In March, the import window was difficult to open, and PP exports were expected to remain high [27]. 3.3 Inventory - Currently in the destocking cycle, inventory pressure was prominent in the early stage and eased in the middle and late stages. By the end of March, PP producer inventory decreased by 6.13% month - on - month, and trader inventory decreased by 16.46% month - on - month. PE social sample average inventory decreased by 2.69% month - on - month and 17.53% year - on - year [36]. 3.4 Cost and Profit - Coal: In the off - season, coal prices were under pressure, but there was support during the spring inspection in April [43]. - Crude oil: OPEC+ supply decreased, and US sanctions tightened supply. Oil prices were expected to bottom out and rebound [43]. - Oil - based production: Losses in oil - based PP decreased, and naphtha - based PE profits increased [44]. - Coal - based production: Profits of coal - based PP and PE increased [44]. - PDH - based production: Losses in PDH - based PP decreased [45]. 3.5 Downstream Demand - In March, downstream开工 continued to increase, but subsequent orders were insufficient. PP downstream开工 increased, but demand support was limited [51][54]. - From January to February 2025, the domestic sales market was good. After the national subsidy policy was extended, consumer sentiment was cautious. In April, the production of air - conditioners increased, while that of refrigerators decreased and that of washing machines slightly increased [62]. 4. Outlook - In the short term, it is a volatile market as maintenance eases supply pressure and cost support exists. In the long term, supply pressure and tariff impacts may drag down prices, so a short - selling strategy is recommended [7][70].