Core Viewpoint - Styrene futures experienced a sharp decline, with the main contract dropping to a low of 6257.00 yuan and closing at 6321.00 yuan, reflecting a decrease of 1.02% [1] Group 1: Market Analysis - The supply and demand dynamics for styrene lack upward momentum, with high inventory levels and limited demand growth [3] - Recent maintenance of major production facilities, including Tianjin Bohua and Sinopec Quanzhou, has led to a decrease in styrene production and capacity utilization [2][3] - Downstream operating rates have generally decreased, contributing to a narrow decline in consumption of EPS, PS, and ABS [2] Group 2: Price Trends - Styrene prices are expected to stabilize after a period of decline, with current market conditions indicating a potential for price recovery [4] - The current inventory levels at ports are high, but there has been significant inventory reduction recently, which may support price stabilization [4] - The cost side shows that OPEC+ plans to pause production increases in Q1 next year, which may counteract bearish pressures from December production increases [2]

投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2011】1778 号 运筹帷幄 决胜千里 原油 偏弱格局难改 宝城期货 陈栋 在当前全球经济弱复苏、能源转型加速与地缘格局深刻演变的背景下，全球原油市场正面临多重逻辑 交织下的结构性重构。受益于南美地缘风险加剧，本周以来，国内外原油期货溢价空间提升，从而推动油 价小幅反弹。不过面对供应过剩的担忧，原油缺乏持续上行动力。预计未来原油市场的主要逻辑仍是供需 宽松下的价格承压，地缘扰动虽存但难以扭转趋势。 宏观因子受压制 油价缺乏反弹动力 目前美国政府仍在持续停摆，政府部门缺失风险加剧了财政不确定性。虽然短期未直接冲击能源供应 链，但削弱了市场对美国经济韧性的信心，间接压制风险偏好。与此同时，美联储 9 月至 10 月连续降息 虽释放流动性，却未能有效传导至实体需求端，全球制造业 PMI 持续徘徊于荣枯线附近，令原油终端消费 预期持续下修。中美新一轮经贸谈判虽释放缓和信号，有助于稳定全球贸易预期，但在能源领域尚未达成 实质性合作框架，短期内难以扭转原油需求增长疲软的格局。宏观因子整体呈现"流动性宽松但需求疲弱" 的矛盾特征，难以单独驱动油价趋势性上行。 地缘扰动影响力下降 地缘政治方面 ...

交易咨询业务资格：证监许可【2012】1091号 沪铜周报（10.27~10.31） 大越期货投资咨询部:祝森林 从业资格证号：F3023048 投资咨询证号： Z0013626 联系方式：0575-85226759 重要提示：本报告非期货交易咨询业务项下服务，其中的观点和信息仅作参考之用，不构成对任何人的投资建议。 我司不会因为关注、收到或阅读本报告内容而视相关人员为客户；市场有风险，投资需谨慎。 上周回顾 沪铜周评: 上周沪铜冲高回落，沪铜主力合约下跌0.71%，收报于87010元/吨。宏观面看，地缘政治扰动铜价,美 国关税再起波澜，全球不稳定因素仍存，印尼铜矿出险不可抗力和贵金属大涨，刺激铜价大涨。国内 方面，消费旺季，目前来看下游消费意愿一般。产业端，国内现货交易一般，整体还是刚需交易为主。 库存方面，铜库存LME库存134625吨，上周小幅减少，上期所铜库存较上周增11348吨至116140吨。 期货主力 目录 一、行情回顾 二、基本面（库存结构） 三、市场结构 数据来源：博易大师 基本面 1、PMI 2、供需平衡表 3、库存 数据来源：Wind 供需平衡 2024供需紧平衡，2025过剩 PMI ...

Core Viewpoint - BOE anticipates that the replacement cycle and AI empowerment will drive growth in IT product demand in the coming year, while major sporting events like the World Cup are expected to boost TV product demand in the first quarter [1] Industry Outlook - The industry is expected to achieve supply-demand balance by 2027, driven by the potential exit of outdated production lines and the continued trend towards larger display sizes, which will further increase area demand [1]

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the impact of US-China trade negotiations on the commodity market, particularly focusing on copper and soybean markets [3][4][6]. Key Points on Copper Market - Global supply risks from free ports have driven copper prices up, with expectations of a structural shortage in the market due to low inventory and long-term demand from new energy sectors [4][6]. - Currently, there are no signs of copper being overbought, indicating potential for continued price increases [4]. Key Points on Gold Market - Recent gold price declines are attributed to reduced risk aversion and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, leading to a downward adjustment in December rate cut probabilities [4][5]. - Central bank gold purchases have slowed, contributing to short-term price pressures, but gold remains attractive as a long-term hedge against uncertainty [5]. Key Points on Soybean Market - The projected soybean production for the 2025-2026 season is 117 million tons, but this may be adjusted due to the USDA shutdown [6]. - Soybean exports are expected to be 45.86 million tons, with approximately 13 million tons directed to China. However, insufficient prior purchases from China have created a surplus pressure of about 12 million tons for US farmers [6][7]. - The forecast for US soybean export pressure in 2025 is between 10 to 12 million tons, significantly influenced by US-China procurement agreements [7][8]. Price Dynamics and Scenarios - Three scenarios for soybean price movements are proposed: 1. **Conservative Estimate**: If tariffs remain and first-quarter purchases are below 3 million tons, prices may quickly decline [8]. 2. **Baseline Scenario**: If imports range between 6 to 8 million tons, prices may stabilize around 1,100 cents per bushel [8]. 3. **Optimistic Scenario**: If China purchases around 12 million tons in the first quarter, prices could rise above 1,150 cents, potentially reaching 1,200 cents [8]. Chinese Soybean Market Dynamics - The Chinese soybean market is shifting from gap pricing to cost pricing, with ample supply leading to price declines in Q4 [9]. - If US-China relations improve in Q1, prices may stabilize based on Brazilian and US soybean procurement costs, with potential for profit recovery [9][10]. Impact of Chinese Procurement on Futures - The pace of Chinese soybean procurement directly affects the March futures contracts. Slow procurement and insufficient margins may lead to price increases post-Spring Festival [10][11]. Agricultural Planting Decisions - Rising soybean prices may shift planting decisions towards soybeans over corn, creating a seesaw effect in planting areas [12]. Conclusion - The conference call highlights the interconnectedness of US-China trade negotiations, commodity pricing, and agricultural production decisions, emphasizing the need for close monitoring of procurement agreements and market dynamics.

研究报告 聚烯烃月报 11 月聚丙烯基本面稍好，但关注重点仍在宏观面 华龙期货投资咨询部 期货从业资格证号：F0295717 投资咨询资格证号：Z0011567 电话：15693075965 邮箱：2463494881@qq.com 本报告中所有观点仅供参 考，请投资者务必阅读正文之后 的免责声明。 摘要： 【行情复盘】 投资咨询业务资格： 证监许可【2012】1087 号 能化研究员：宋鹏 聚乙烯方面，10 聚乙烯进口量环比上升 7.61%，国内检修装 置减少，总供应显著增加 6.88%至 398.51 万吨；需求方面跟进不 足，传统"银十"旺季效应减弱，下游工厂开工率虽维持高位， 但新单增长乏力，下游整体开工率环比增幅 2.35%，但农膜开工 缓慢抬升，包装膜需求受电商节提振有限。综合看，受供应压力 及需求抬升有限影响，聚乙烯价格重心下移。 聚丙烯方面，10 月聚丙烯跌后弱反弹，节后归来供需依旧疲 软，并且节后库存累积，市场承压快速下行。临近月底，中美贸 易态度缓和对市场情绪带来一定修复，市场寄希望于四中全会政 策利好，同时临时检修企业增多缓和市场供需矛盾，且新增扩能 接近尾声，市场供需略有改善，市场弱反 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For industrial silicon, the 01 contract showed an upward trend this week, with the Monday opening price at 8950 yuan/ton and the Friday closing price at 9100 yuan/ton, a weekly increase of 1.68%. It is expected that next week, the supply-side production schedule will increase, demand recovery will be at a low level, cost support will rise, and the market will likely experience a bearish oscillatory adjustment [4]. - For polysilicon, the 01 contract also showed an upward trend this week, with the Monday opening price at 52510 yuan/ton and the Friday closing price at 56410 yuan/ton, a weekly increase of 7.43%. It is expected that next week, the supply-side production schedule will continue to decrease, overall demand will show a continuous decline, cost support will remain stable, and the market will likely experience a bullish oscillatory adjustment [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Review and Outlook 3.1.1 Industrial Silicon - **Supply**: This week, the industrial silicon supply was 100,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 0.99%. The sample enterprise output was 48,725 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 2.36%. The expected monthly operating rate is 69.23%, an increase of 7.29 percentage points from the previous month [4]. - **Demand**: This week, the industrial silicon demand was 87,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 7.44%, and demand remained weak. In terms of polysilicon, the inventory was 261,000 tons, at the same level as the historical average. In terms of organic silicon, the inventory was 56,300 tons, lower than the historical average, and the production was in a loss state. In terms of aluminum alloy, the inventory of aluminum alloy ingots was 73,500 tons, higher than the historical average [5]. - **Cost**: The production loss of oxygenated 553 silicon in Xinjiang was 3144 yuan/ton, and the cost support increased during the dry season [5]. - **Inventory**: The weekly social inventory was 558,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 0.18%. The weekly sample enterprise inventory was 168,100 tons, a month-on-month increase of 0.24%. The weekly major port inventory was 124,000 tons, a month-on-month increase of 0.81% [10]. 3.1.2 Polysilicon - **Supply**: Last week, the polysilicon output was 28,200 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 4.40%. The forecasted production schedule for November is 120,100 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 10.37% from the previous month [7]. - **Demand**: Last week, the silicon wafer output was 14.24GW, a month-on-month decrease of 3.32%. The battery cell output decreased month-on-month, and the component production was profitable but also showed a downward trend [7]. - **Cost**: The average cost of N-type polysilicon in the industry was 37,990 yuan/ton, and the production profit was 14,260 yuan/ton [7]. - **Inventory**: The weekly inventory was 261,000 tons, a month-on-month increase of 1.16%, at a neutral level compared to historical periods [8]. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - **Price - Basis and Delivery Spread**: The report shows the historical trends of the SI main contract basis, the price difference between East China 421 and 553 silicon, etc., reflecting the price relationship between the spot and futures markets and different grades of silicon [15]. - **Inventory**: It presents the historical trends of industrial silicon inventory, including delivery warehouse and port inventory, SMM sample enterprise inventory, and registered warrant volume, which helps to understand the supply and demand situation in the market [17]. - **Production and Capacity Utilization**: It shows the historical trends of industrial silicon production, monthly production by specification, and capacity utilization rate, as well as the operating rate trends of sample enterprises in different regions, reflecting the production status of the industry [20]. - **Cost - Sample Region Trends**: It shows the historical trends of cost and profit for 421 silicon in Sichuan, 421 silicon in Yunnan, and oxygenated 553 silicon in Xinjiang, reflecting the cost - profit situation of different regions and specifications [27]. - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The report provides the weekly and monthly supply - demand balance tables for industrial silicon, showing the supply, demand, import, export, and balance situations, which helps to understand the overall supply - demand relationship in the market [29][32]. - **Downstream Industries** - **Organic Silicon**: It includes the price, production, import - export, and inventory trends of DMC, as well as the price trends of downstream products such as 107 glue, silicone oil, etc., reflecting the operating conditions of the organic silicon industry [35][37]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: It shows the price, supply, inventory, production, and demand (related to the automotive and wheel hub industries) trends of aluminum alloy, reflecting the operating conditions of the aluminum alloy industry [44][48]. - **Polysilicon**: It includes the price, production, inventory, supply - demand balance, and the trends of downstream silicon wafers, battery cells, photovoltaic components, and related accessories, reflecting the operating conditions of the polysilicon industry and its downstream industries [52][55]. 3.3 Technical Analysis - **Industrial Silicon (SI)**: The main 01 contract showed an upward trend this week. Technical indicators such as moving averages were used, and it is expected that next week, the market will likely experience a bearish oscillatory adjustment [74][75]. - **Polysilicon (PS)**: The main 01 contract showed an upward trend this week. Technical indicators such as moving averages were used, and it is expected that next week, the market will likely experience a bullish oscillatory adjustment [76][77].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core Views - Polyolefins face significant upward pressure and are expected to trade within a range. Key factors to watch include downstream demand, Fed rate cuts, China-US talks, the Middle East situation, and crude oil price fluctuations. The cost side provides short-term support at the bottom, but due to insufficient supply-demand improvements, upward pressure remains high. The PE main contract is expected to oscillate within a range, with support at 6900, while the PP main contract is expected to weaken with support at 6600. The LP spread is expected to widen [8][9] - Plastics still have supply-demand contradictions and are expected to move in a sideways pattern [10] - PP faces significant trend pressure and is expected to weaken in the short term [51] Summary by Directory Plastic Market Review - On October 31, the closing price of the plastic main contract was 6,899 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 3.55%. The average price of LDPE was 9,136.67 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 2.92%. The average price of HDPE was 7,650 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 3.32%. The average price of LLDPE (7042) in South China was 7,421.76 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 1.70%. The South China basis of LLDPE closed at 522.76 yuan/ton, a month-on-month increase of 31.68%. The 1-5 month spread was -75 yuan/ton (-178) [12] Key Data Tracking - **Month Spread**: The 1-5 month spread was -75 yuan/ton (-178), the 5-9 month spread was -53 yuan/ton (-39), and the 9-1 month spread was 128 yuan/ton (+217) [19] - **Spot Price**: The spot prices of various polyethylene products in different regions showed different degrees of change, with some prices rising and some falling [20][21] - **Cost**: In October, WTI crude oil closed at $60.88 per barrel, a decrease of $1.55 from the previous month, and Brent crude oil closed at $64.58 per barrel, a decrease of $1.57 from the previous month. The quotation of anthracite at the Yangtze River port was 1,090 yuan/ton (+10) [23] - **Profit**: The profit of oil-based PE was -357 yuan/ton, an increase of 9 yuan/ton from the previous month, and the profit of coal-based PE was 201 yuan/ton, a decrease of 320 yuan/ton from the previous month [28] - **Supply**: The production start-up rate of polyethylene in China this month was 80.86%, a decrease of 0.98 percentage points from the end of last month. The weekly output of polyethylene was 643,500 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 0.71%. The maintenance of petrochemical enterprise equipment remained at a high level this week, with a maintenance loss of 112,100 tons, an increase of 54,000 tons from last week [33] - **2025 Production Plan**: A total of 5.43 million tons of new polyethylene production capacity is planned to be put into operation in 2025, with some already in operation and some still under construction [36] - **Maintenance Statistics**: Multiple polyethylene production lines of various enterprises are under maintenance, with some having uncertain restart times [38] - **Demand**: The overall start-up rate of domestic agricultural film this week was 49.53%, an increase of 16.67% from the end of last month; the start-up rate of PE packaging film was 51.30%, a decrease of 1.07% from the end of last month; the start-up rate of PE pipes was 32.17%, unchanged from the end of last month [39] - **Downstream Production Ratio**: Currently, the production ratio of linear film is the highest, accounting for 33.5%, which is 1.8% different from the annual average level. The difference between the high-pressure film and the annual average data is significant, currently accounting for 8.8%, which is 1.8% different from the annual average level [43] - **Inventory**: The social inventory of plastic enterprises this week was 527,400 tons, a decrease of 7,400 tons from the end of last month, a month-on-month decrease of 1.38% [45] - **Warehouse Receipts**: The number of polyethylene warehouse receipts was 12,706 lots, a decrease of 30 lots from the end of last month [48] PP Market Review - On October 31, the closing price of the polypropylene main contract was 6,590 yuan/ton, a decrease of 262 yuan/ton from the end of last month, a month-on-month decrease of 3.82% [52] Key Data Tracking - **Downstream Spot Price**: The prices of various polypropylene products showed different degrees of change, with some prices rising and some falling [54][56] - **Basis**: On October 31, the spot price of polypropylene reported by Business Society was 6,723.33 yuan/ton (-2.84). The PP basis was 133 yuan/ton (+65), and the basis widened. The 1-5 month spread was -40 yuan/ton (-19), and the month spread narrowed [58] - **Month Spread**: The 1-5 month spread was -84 yuan/ton (-128), the 5-9 month spread was -19 yuan/ton (-85), and the 9-1 month spread was 103 yuan/ton (+213) [63] - **Cost**: In October, WTI crude oil closed at $60.88 per barrel, a decrease of $1.55 from the previous month, and Brent crude oil closed at $64.58 per barrel, a decrease of $1.57 from the previous month. The quotation of anthracite at the Yangtze River port was 1,090 yuan/ton (+10) [68] - **Profit**: The profit of oil-based PP was -606.91 yuan/ton, a decrease of 113.03 yuan/ton from the end of last month, and the profit of coal-based PP was -269.20 yuan/ton, a decrease of 607.60 yuan/ton from the end of last month [73] - **Supply**: The start-up rate of Chinese PP petrochemical enterprises this week was 77.06%, an increase of 1.54 percentage points from the end of last month. The weekly output of PP pellets reached 789,200 tons, a week-on-week increase of 1.48%, and the weekly output of PP powder reached 78,200 tons, a week-on-week increase of 4.82% [77] - **Maintenance Statistics**: Multiple PP production lines of various enterprises are under maintenance, with some having uncertain restart times [80] - **Demand**: The average start-up rate of downstream industries this week was 52.61% (+0.30). The start-up rate of plastic weaving was 44.20% (-0.20%), the start-up rate of BOPP was 61.57% (+0.16%), the start-up rate of injection molding was 59.06% (+0.72%), and the start-up rate of pipes was 36.807% (-0.07%) [82] - **Import and Export Profit**: The import profit of polypropylene this week was -$337.83 per ton, an increase of $208.99 from last month, and the export profit was -$31.12 per ton, a decrease of $23.89 from last month [87] - **Inventory**: The domestic inventory of polypropylene this week was 595,100 tons (-6.80%); the inventory of the two major state-owned oil companies decreased by 9.19% month-on-month, the inventory of traders decreased by 2.91% month-on-month, and the port inventory decreased by 2.25% month-on-month [90] - **Warehouse Receipts**: The number of polypropylene warehouse receipts was 14,569 lots, an increase of 471 lots from the end of last month [103]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - For PTA, affected by the industry anti - involution symposium and the full release of downstream polyester production, the PTA disk was significantly boosted, and the spot basis strengthened slightly. It is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term, and attention should be paid to device changes [5]. - For MEG, due to some contract merchants' active replenishment, the spot basis was at a high level this week. The supply surplus expectation persists, but there is weak support for MEG around 4000 yuan/ton on the disk. It is expected that the price center of MEG will be weakly sorted out in the near future, and attention should be paid to cost and device changes [6]. Summary According to the Directory 1. Previous Day's Review - Not provided in the content 2. Daily Tips PTA - **Fundamentals**: On Friday, transactions in early November were at 01 - 70, with some slightly lower at 01 - 75, and the price negotiation range was around 4485 - 4540. Transactions in mid - and late - November were at 01 - 70, with some slightly lower. The mainstream spot basis today is 01 - 71, considered neutral [5]. - **Basis**: The spot price is 4510, the basis of the 01 contract is - 76, and the futures is at a premium, considered neutral [5]. - **Inventory**: PTA factory inventory is 4.03 days, a decrease of 0.04 days compared to the previous period, considered bullish [5]. - **Disk**: The 20 - day moving average is upward, and the closing price is above the 20 - day moving average, considered bullish [5]. - **Main Position**: Net short position with an increase in short positions, considered bearish [5]. - **Expectation**: Affected by the industry anti - involution symposium and the full release of downstream polyester production, the PTA disk was significantly boosted, and the spot basis strengthened slightly. It is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term, and attention should be paid to device changes [5]. MEG - **Fundamentals**: On Friday, the price center of ethylene glycol was weakly sorted out, and the market negotiation was average. The intraday ethylene glycol disk was narrowly sorted out, and the spot basis weakened in the afternoon. Next - week's spot transactions fell back to a premium of 73 - 75 yuan/ton over the 01 contract. In terms of US dollars, the outer - disk center of ethylene glycol was sorted out at a low level, and recent cargo negotiations were carried out at 482 - 486 US dollars/ton, with weak market negotiations. The negotiation ranges for domestic and foreign transactions were 4087 - 4126 yuan/ton and 481 - 487 US dollars/ton respectively, considered neutral [6]. - **Basis**: The spot price is 4111, the basis of the 01 contract is 93, and the futures is at a discount, considered neutral [7]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory in East China is 49.8 tons, a decrease of 1.7 tons compared to the previous period, considered bearish [7]. - **Disk**: The 20 - day moving average is downward, and the closing price is below the 20 - day moving average, considered bearish [7]. - **Main Position**: Net short position with an increase in short positions, considered bearish [6]. - **Expectation**: Due to some contract merchants' active replenishment, the spot basis was at a high level this week. The supply surplus expectation persists, but there is weak support for MEG around 4000 yuan/ton on the disk. It is expected that the price center of MEG will be weakly sorted out in the near future, and attention should be paid to cost and device changes [6]. 3. Factors Affecting the Market - **Bullish Factors**: A 3 - million - ton PTA new device in East China was put into production last weekend and has now produced products [8]. - **Bearish Factors**: The 3.6 - million - ton load of Yisheng New Materials has been fully increased, and the loads of the 3.2 - million - ton device of Sanfangxiang and the 2.5 - million - ton device of Weilian Chemical have been increased [9]. 4. Current Main Logic and Risk Points - The short - term commodity market is greatly affected by the macro - level. Attention should be paid to the cost side, and for the disk rebound, attention should be paid to the upper resistance level [10]. 5. Supply - Demand Balance Sheets PTA Supply - Demand Balance Sheet - Shows the supply - demand situation of PTA from January 2024 to December 2025, including PTA production capacity, load, output, import, export, and inventory data [11]. Ethylene Glycol Supply - Demand Balance Sheet - Shows the supply - demand situation of ethylene glycol from January 2024 to December 2025, including production, import, export, and inventory data [12]. 6. Price Data - Provides price data for PTA, MEG, and related products on October 31 and 30, 2025, including spot prices, futures prices, basis, and processing fees [13]. 7. Other Data - Also includes data on bottle - grade PET prices, production margins, capacity utilization, inventory, as well as data on PTA and MEG basis, spreads, inventory analysis, and polyester upstream and downstream operating rates [17][18][22][29][32][41][52][56]

Summary of Tianqi Materials Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Tianqi Materials - **Industry**: Lithium battery materials, specifically focusing on electrolyte and cathode materials Key Points Sales and Profitability 1. **Electrolyte Sales**: In Q3, electrolyte sales remained high at approximately 190,000 tons, with a profit of around 800 RMB per ton despite price fluctuations [2][4] 2. **Cathode Material Sales**: Cathode material sales reached 32,000 tons, with losses narrowing compared to previous quarters. Expected monthly sales in Q4 are projected to exceed 15,000 tons, with an operating rate of 60%-70% [2][3] 3. **Net Profit**: The company reported a net profit of 150 million RMB in Q3, including 14 million RMB from non-recurring gains, marking significant year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter growth [3] Pricing and Market Dynamics 1. **Electrolyte Pricing**: The pricing of electrolytes is linked to lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) prices, with expected prices in November between 80,000 to 85,000 RMB per ton, and over 90,000 RMB in December [2][4] 2. **Fluoride Products**: The company plans to maintain the price of difluoride products to increase market application from 2% to 3%-4%. Current capacity is 50,000 tons, with plans to expand to 100,000 tons by 2027 [2][6] 3. **Solid Electrolyte Development**: Progress in solid electrolyte development is on track, with kilogram-level samples expected by the end of 2025 and a pilot production line for hundreds of tons next year [2][7] Expansion and Future Plans 1. **Overseas Projects**: The Moroccan project is set to begin construction in Q4 2025, with completion expected in early 2028. The U.S. project for 200,000 tons of electrolyte is also underway [3][8][9] 2. **Production Capacity**: Plans to increase lithium hexafluorophosphate capacity to over 100,000 tons next year, prioritizing internal demand [3][11] 3. **Phosphate Iron Expansion**: The company plans to expand phosphate iron production by 300,000 to 400,000 tons, with expectations of price increases next year [3][19] Market Conditions 1. **Industry Growth**: The industry is expected to grow by approximately 30% next year, with the company anticipating an increase in market share [3][15] 2. **Supply and Demand**: There is a current tight supply situation for electrolytes due to production issues and increased demand, but a balance is expected by November and December [3][20] 3. **Pricing Trends**: The company hopes to maintain lithium hexafluorophosphate prices between 100,000 to 110,000 RMB to ensure profitability [3][17] Challenges and Risks 1. **Cost Pressures**: The company faces potential short-term losses due to rising lithium hexafluorophosphate prices, but benefits from price declines [4][15] 2. **Market Competition**: Other high-cost producers like Wanhua and Lianhua have not yet resumed production, limiting their impact on the market [3][16] Additional Insights 1. **Customer Pricing Mechanism**: Pricing for customers is based on market averages, with discounts for long-term clients [3][27] 2. **Future Production Plans**: The company plans to start a 35,000-ton capacity project in mid-2026, contingent on market demand [3][24] This summary encapsulates the key insights from the conference call, highlighting the company's performance, market dynamics, and future strategies in the lithium battery materials industry.