Group 1 - The PTA futures market is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the main contract opening at 4434.00 CNY/ton and reaching a high of 4488.00 CNY, reflecting an increase of approximately 1.59% [1] - Major producers are reducing output due to various reasons, leading to a slight decrease in supply, while demand remains lukewarm despite the traditional peak season [1] - The processing fee for PTA is at a low level, indicating an overall undervaluation, but the long-term supply-demand outlook is pessimistic, suggesting a continuation of the current oscillating market pattern [1] Group 2 - Despite expectations of increased PTA maintenance, the polyester production load is anticipated to decline during the traditional off-peak season, resulting in a weak supply-demand outlook for PTA [2] - The cost side shows that PX loads remain high in Asia and domestically, putting pressure on PXN, while crude oil prices are fluctuating [2] - The overall supply-demand dynamics for PTA are weak, with recent news indicating a potential easing of US-China trade tensions, warranting attention to the progress of US-China economic negotiations [2]

Group 1: General Information - The report is a MEG daily report dated October 15, 2025 [1][2] Group 2:行情回顾与操作建议 - Futures contract EG2601 closed at 4061 yuan/ton, down 51 yuan, with a position of 337402 contracts, a decrease of 4571 contracts; EG2605 closed at 4149 yuan/ton, down 48 yuan, with a position of 10255 contracts, an increase of 2301 contracts [7] - On the 14th, the main contract of ethylene glycol futures opened at 4111, with a high of 4111, a low of 4042, a settlement price of 4072, and a close of 4061, down 51 yuan from the previous trading day's settlement price. The total volume was 155748 lots, and the position was 337402 lots [7] - Currently, the overall fundamentals of ethylene glycol have few drivers. After the macro - level pressure decreases, it is expected that ethylene glycol may rebound slightly at a low level in the short term [7] Group 3: Industry News - Trade tensions may ease, and there is hope for a cease - fire in the Gaza region, leading to a rebound in international oil prices. However, the prospect of oversupply limits the upward trend. On Monday (October 13), the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures for November 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $59.49 per barrel, up $0.59 or 1.00% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $59 - $60.17; the settlement price of Brent crude oil futures for December 2025 on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $63.32 per barrel, up $0.59 or 0.94% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $62.90 - $63.95 [8] - In the Zhangjiagang ethylene glycol market, the spot negotiation price this week was 4127 - 4129 yuan/ton, down 52 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The negotiation price for late October was 4129 - 4131 yuan/ton, and for late November was 4129 - 4131 yuan/ton. The current spot basis was at a premium of 66 - 68 yuan/ton over EG2601, the basis for late October was at a premium of 68 - 70 yuan/ton over EG2601, and the basis for late November was at a premium of 68 - 70 yuan/ton over EG2601 [8] - The mainstream transaction price in the Zhangjiagang ethylene glycol market was 4120 - 4160 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The trading atmosphere in the Zhangjiagang spot market was relatively cold, and the spot price continued to decline slightly [8] - The negotiation range in the Dongguan ethylene glycol market was 4150 - 4180 yuan/ton, down 45 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The Dongguan market followed the price trend of the Zhangjiagang market, and the negotiation range decreased slightly [8] Group 4: Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts, including PTA - MEG spread, MEG price, MEG futures price, spot - futures price difference, international crude oil futures main contract closing price, raw material price index (ethylene), MEG downstream product price, and MEG downstream product inventory, with data sources from Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [10][15][16]

Market Review - The main contract for ferrosilicon closed flat at 5768 CNY/ton, while the spot price in Tianjin was 5670 CNY/ton, down by 30 CNY/ton [1] Fundamental Summary - The operating rate of 187 independent silicomanganese enterprises nationwide was 43.19%, a decrease of 0.99% from the previous week; the average daily output was 29,175 tons, down by 315 tons, marking an 8-week low [2] - On October 9, a group tendered silicomanganese alloy pricing: Hubei at 5790 CNY/ton for 400 tons; Jiangsu at 5760 CNY/ton for 500 tons; Guangdong Heyuan at 5860 CNY/ton for 800 tons, all cash inclusive of tax to the factory [2] Institutional Perspectives - Zhonghui Futures noted a slight decrease in supply from production areas, but absolute values remain high; inventory continues to increase, and the new round of steel tenders has not fully commenced, leading to a cautious industry outlook. Overall, while cost support for prices is strong, upward drivers remain limited, suggesting a potential for price fluctuations after a rapid release of short-term bearish sentiment, recommending short positions to exit [4] - Southwest Futures indicated that recent ferroalloy production remains high, with weak demand recovery, likely continuing the oversupply situation. Current low costs limit downward space, with support in low ranges gradually strengthening; low manganese ore inventory may lead to supply reduction expectations causing disturbances, and under low cost conditions, opportunities for long positions may arise if the spot market falls into a loss zone [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The supply - demand and cost drivers of ethylene glycol (MEG) are insufficient at present. With the approaching National Day holiday, market participants are leaving the market to wait and see. It is expected that MEG may maintain a volatile consolidation in the short term [7]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Futures Market**: On the 29th, the main contract of MEG futures opened at 4,215 yuan/ton, with the highest at 4,245 yuan/ton, the lowest at 4,209 yuan/ton, the settlement price at 4,225 yuan/ton, and the closing price at 4,224 yuan/ton, down 3 yuan from the previous trading day's settlement price. The total volume was 115,895 lots, and the open interest was 320,886 lots. The EG2601 contract closed at 4,224 yuan/ton, down 3 yuan, with an open interest of 320,886 lots, a decrease of 5,154 lots; the EG2605 contract closed at 4,287 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan, with an open interest of 5,070 lots, an increase of 177 lots [7]. 3.2. Industry News - **Crude Oil**: Affected by the continuous attacks on a certain European country's oil infrastructure by Ukraine and the prospect of additional sanctions by the EU and the US, concerns about supply constraints were triggered. European and American crude oil futures rose to their highest in nearly two months. Brent crude futures rose for four consecutive trading days and exceeded $70 per barrel for the first time since August. On Friday (September 26), the settlement price of the November 2025 West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $65.72 per barrel, up $0.74 or 1.14% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $64.66 - $66.42; the settlement price of the November 2025 Brent crude oil futures on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $70.13 per barrel, up $0.71 or 1.02% from the previous trading day, with a trading range of $69.11 - $70.76 [8]. - **MEG Market in Zhangjiagang**: The spot negotiation price of MEG in Zhangjiagang this week (before September 30) was 4,288 - 4,290 yuan/ton, up 1.5 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The negotiation price before October 10 was 4,292 - 4,293 yuan/ton, and the negotiation price in late October was 4,294 - 4,296 yuan/ton. The basis of the current week's spot (before September 30) was at a premium of 64 - 66 yuan/ton compared to EG2601, the basis before October 10 was at a premium of 68 - 69 yuan/ton compared to EG2601, and the basis in late October was at a premium of 70 - 72 yuan/ton compared to EG2601. The mainstream transaction price of the MEG market in Zhangjiagang was 4,280 - 4,310 yuan/ton, up 7.5 yuan/ton from the previous trading day [8]. 3.3. Data Overview - Multiple data charts are presented, including MEG futures prices, spot - futures price differences, international crude oil futures main contract closing prices, raw material price indices (ethylene), PTA - MEG price differences, MEG prices, MEG downstream product prices, and MEG downstream product inventories. The data sources are Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [10][15][16].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, the macro factors are bullish, but there is still a probability of short - term OPEC bearish news. When China faces the issue of holiday positions, long - term positions are not considered cost - effective. Short - term long positions in crude oil should be closed, and it is advisable to wait for OPEC's final statement [3]. - For methanol, the supply side has a decline in start - up and lower corporate profits, with subsequent marginal increase in domestic supply. The demand side has an improvement, and the inventory is decreasing. The overall fundamentals have improved marginally, and it is recommended to pay attention to short - term long opportunities on dips [6]. - For urea, the futures price is at the lower edge of the weekly - level trend line. The supply pressure has increased, and the demand is average. It is currently a situation of low valuation and weak drive, and it is recommended to pay attention to long positions on dips [9]. - For natural rubber, the medium - term view is bullish, but it is in a short - term downward trend. It is recommended to wait and see for now and look for opportunities after the National Day. Long - position holders for the holiday can consider a hedging strategy [12]. - For PVC, the fundamentals are poor with strong supply and weak demand, and the export expectation is weak. The short - term valuation has dropped to a low level, and it is recommended to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term [15]. - For styrene, the BZN spread has a large upward repair space. The cost side has a neutral supply, and the supply side has an increasing start - up. The seasonal peak season may drive the price to stop falling [20]. - For polyethylene, the cost side has support, and the inventory is decreasing. The long - term contradiction has shifted, and the price may fluctuate upwards [23]. - For polypropylene, the supply pressure is large, and the demand is in a seasonal rebound. There is high inventory pressure, and there is no prominent short - term contradiction [26]. - For p - xylene (PX), the load is high, and the downstream PTA has many unexpected short - term overhauls. The current valuation is neutral to low, and it is recommended to wait and see [30]. - For purified terephthalic acid (PTA), the supply side has many unexpected overhauls, and the de - stocking pattern continues. The demand side has a high load, but the terminal is still weak year - on - year. It is recommended to wait and see [32]. - For ethylene glycol (EG), the domestic supply is high, and it is expected to shift to inventory accumulation in the fourth quarter. The current valuation is neutral year - on - year, and it is recommended to short on rallies, but beware of the risk of unfulfilled weak expectations [35]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE's main crude oil futures rose 2.40 yuan/barrel, or 0.49%, to 491.30 yuan/barrel. High - sulfur fuel oil rose 35.00 yuan/ton, or 1.21%, to 2918.00 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil rose 40.00 yuan/ton, or 1.16%, to 3475.00 yuan/ton. In Europe, gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene inventories increased, while fuel oil and naphtha inventories decreased [1][2]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The macro factors are bullish, but there is a short - term OPEC bearish risk. Long positions should be closed, and it is advisable to wait for OPEC's statement [3]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The price in Taicang decreased by 2 yuan, Inner Mongolia remained flat, and southern Shandong rose by 5 yuan. The 01 contract on the futures market fell 1 yuan to 2356 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 105. The 1 - 5 spread increased by 3 to - 29 [5]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply side has a decline in start - up and lower profits, with subsequent marginal increase in supply. The demand side has an improvement, and the inventory is decreasing. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term long opportunities on dips [6]. Urea - **Market Information**: Spot prices in Shandong and Henan remained stable, with a small number of regions seeing price drops. The 01 contract on the futures market fell 5 yuan to 1669 yuan, with a basis of - 69. The 1 - 5 spread increased by 2 to - 51 [8]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The futures price is at the lower edge of the weekly - level trend line. The supply pressure has increased, and the demand is average. It is currently a situation of low valuation and weak drive, and it is recommended to pay attention to long positions on dips [9]. Natural Rubber - **Market Information**: Bulls believe that the weather and rubber forest conditions in Southeast Asia may limit production, the seasonality usually turns bullish in the second half of the year, and China's demand expectation is improving. Bears think the macro expectation is uncertain, the demand is in a seasonal off - peak, and the supply improvement may be less than expected. As of September 25, 2025, the all - steel tire production load of Shandong tire enterprises was 65.04%, and the semi - steel tire production load was 74.52%. As of September 21, 2025, the social inventory of natural rubber in China decreased by 0.1 million tons, or 1% [11]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The medium - term view is bullish, but it is in a short - term downward trend. It is recommended to wait and see for now and look for opportunities after the National Day. Long - position holders for the holiday can consider a hedging strategy [12]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC01 contract fell 38 yuan to 4897 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4740 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 157 yuan/ton. The 1 - 5 spread was - 304 yuan/ton. The overall start - up rate was 79%, with an increase of 2%. The downstream start - up rate was 47.8%, with a decrease of 1.5%. Factory inventory and social inventory increased [14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The fundamentals are poor with strong supply and weak demand, and the export expectation is weak. The short - term valuation has dropped to a low level, and it is recommended to consider short - selling on rallies in the medium term [15]. Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost of pure benzene in East China remained unchanged at 5885 yuan/ton. The styrene spot price fell 50 yuan/ton to 6900 yuan/ton, and the active contract closed at 6949 yuan/ton, down 9 yuan/ton. The basis was - 49 yuan/ton, and the BZN spread was 117.5 yuan/ton. The upstream start - up rate was 73.2%, with a decrease of 0.20%. The inventory at Jiangsu ports increased by 2.75 million tons to 18.65 million tons. The demand - side three - S weighted start - up rate was 42.79%, with a decrease of 2.07% [19]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The BZN spread has a large upward repair space. The cost side has a neutral supply, and the supply side has an increasing start - up. The seasonal peak season may drive the price to stop falling [20]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closed at 7159 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton. The spot price was 7160 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan/ton. The basis was 1 yuan/ton, and the upstream start - up rate was 80.73%, with a decrease of 0.74%. The production enterprise inventory decreased by 3.20 million tons to 45.83 million tons, and the trader inventory decreased by 0.96 million tons to 5.10 million tons. The downstream average start - up rate was 43%, with an increase of 0.08% [22]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The cost side has support, and the inventory is decreasing. The long - term contradiction has shifted, and the price may fluctuate upwards [23]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closed at 6893 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton. The spot price was 6795 yuan/ton, unchanged. The basis was - 98 yuan/ton. The upstream start - up rate was 77.05%, with an increase of 2.32%. The production enterprise inventory decreased by 3.03 million tons to 52.03 million tons, the trader inventory decreased by 0.11 million tons to 18.72 million tons, and the port inventory increased by 0.47 million tons to 6.65 million tons. The downstream average start - up rate was 51.45%, with an increase of 0.59% [25]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply pressure is large, and the demand is in a seasonal rebound. There is high inventory pressure, and there is no prominent short - term contradiction [26]. P - Xylene (PX) - **Market Information**: The PX11 contract fell 18 yuan to 6656 yuan, and the PX CFR fell 3 dollars to 814 dollars. The basis was 20 yuan. The 11 - 1 spread was 22 yuan. The Chinese PX load was 86.7%, with an increase of 0.4%, and the Asian load was 78%, with a decrease of 0.2%. Some domestic and overseas devices had maintenance or restart delays. The PTA load was 76.8%, with an increase of 0.9%. The PXN was 209 dollars, and the naphtha crack spread was 104 dollars [28][29]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The PX load is high, and the downstream PTA has many unexpected short - term overhauls. The current valuation is neutral to low, and it is recommended to wait and see [30]. Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) - **Market Information**: The PTA01 contract fell 32 yuan to 4646 yuan. The East China spot price rose 5 yuan to 4590 yuan. The basis was - 74 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 46 yuan. The PTA load was 76.8%, with an increase of 0.9%. The downstream load was 90.3%, with a decrease of 1.1%. The social inventory (excluding credit warehouse receipts) increased by 1.1 million tons to 209 million tons. The spot processing fee rose 19 yuan to 211 yuan, and the futures processing fee fell 14 yuan to 294 yuan [31]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The supply side has many unexpected overhauls, and the de - stocking pattern continues. The demand side has a high load, but the terminal is still weak year - on - year. It is recommended to wait and see [32]. Ethylene Glycol (EG) - **Market Information**: The EG01 contract fell 33 yuan to 4213 yuan. The East China spot price fell 21 yuan to 4294 yuan. The basis was 61 yuan, and the 1 - 5 spread was - 63 yuan. The ethylene glycol load was 73.1%, with a decrease of 0.7%. The downstream load was 90.3%, with a decrease of 1.1%. The port inventory increased by 0.2 million tons to 46.7 million tons. The profit of naphtha - based production was - 708 yuan, the profit of domestic ethylene - based production was - 713 yuan, and the profit of coal - based production was 617 yuan [34]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The domestic supply is high, and it is expected to shift to inventory accumulation in the fourth quarter. The current valuation is neutral year - on - year, and it is recommended to short on rallies, but beware of the risk of unfulfilled weak expectations [35].

Core Viewpoint - The soda ash futures market is experiencing a weak and fluctuating trend, with the main contract showing a decline of 1.14% as of the latest report [1] Group 1: Market Analysis - The soda ash futures main contract has dropped over 1%, indicating a continued fluctuation in the market [2] - According to Wenkang Futures, the supply side remains generally stable, with some production facilities resuming operations, but short-term maintenance has led to a slight contraction in industry operating rates [2] - Downstream demand is primarily driven by essential purchases, with some companies increasing their inventory ahead of the holiday, leading to a downward trend in enterprise stock levels [2] Group 2: Price and Demand Outlook - Ningzheng Futures predicts that the soda ash January contract will experience short-term fluctuations, with support around the 1305 level, suggesting a cautious approach or short-term buying on dips [3] - Zhonghui Futures indicates that while there is a slight improvement in demand, the overall long-term outlook remains bearish, with supply expected to remain ample as summer maintenance concludes [4] - The current high inventory levels in the industry limit upward price momentum, despite some manufacturers having filled their orders [2][4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoints - The urea market opened flat and trended lower today, with weak intraday oscillations. The spot price continued to decline, and the futures showed weak rebound. The market sentiment was poor. The high - level supply and high inventory situation restricted the upward movement of urea prices. Although there was a chance of rebound later, the loose market pattern had not reversed, and the market lacked driving forces [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs Strategy Analysis - The urea market opened flat and trended lower, with weak intraday oscillations. The spot price continued to fall, and the futures rebounded weakly. The market sentiment was poor. The daily urea production was expected to remain at a high level, suppressing the urea price. The demand side saw an increase in the operating rate of compound fertilizer factories, but the growth rate slowed down. The terminal demand was weak, and the inventory was high. The inventory continued to increase, which restricted the upward movement of urea prices. There was a chance of rebound later, with attention paid to the pressure around 1730 yuan/ton, but the loose pattern had not reversed [1]. Futures and Spot Market Conditions - **Futures**: The urea main contract 2601 opened at 1681 yuan/ton, closed at 1670 yuan/ton, with a decline of 0.65%. The trading volume was 286,823 lots (+5,335 lots). Among the top 20 institutional positions, long positions increased by 3,015 lots, and short positions increased by 2,691 lots. On September 18, 2025, the number of urea warehouse receipts was 8,188, a decrease of 80 compared to the previous trading day [2]. - **Spot**: The spot price continued to decline. The ex - factory transaction price of small - grain urea in Shandong, Henan, and Hebei was mostly in the range of 1600 - 1630 yuan/ton. Some factories in Hebei quoted 1670 - 1680 yuan/ton, but these high - priced factories mainly fulfilled export orders [1][4]. Fundamental Tracking - **Basis**: The mainstream spot market quotation and the futures closing price both decreased. Based on the Henan region, the basis strengthened compared to the previous trading day, and the basis of the January contract was - 20 yuan/ton (+1 yuan/ton) [8]. - **Supply Data**: On September 18, 2025, the national daily urea production was 196,000 tons, an increase of 5,400 tons compared to the previous day, and the operating rate was 82.82% [9]. - **Downstream Data**: From September 12 to September 18, the capacity utilization rate of compound fertilizer was 38.63%, an increase of 0.81 percentage points compared to the previous week. The weekly average capacity utilization rate of melamine in China was 56.78%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous week [13].

Core Viewpoint - The domestic futures market for synthetic rubber has experienced a decline, with the main contract showing weak performance and a nearly 1.85% drop in price [1] Group 1: Market Performance - On September 18, the main contract for synthetic rubber opened at 11,570.0 CNY/ton, fluctuating between a high of 11,590.0 CNY and a low of 11,380.0 CNY [1] - The overall market for synthetic rubber is currently in a downward trend, with weak performance observed [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Analysis - Southwest Futures predicts that the synthetic rubber market will remain volatile this week, influenced by poor industry profits and fluctuating prices of raw material butadiene [1] - The price of butadiene has stabilized, and processing losses have slightly narrowed; however, the capacity utilization rate on the supply side has decreased to around 73%, which is still relatively high year-on-year [1] - Demand from enterprises is better than expected, with an increase in capacity utilization rates [1] - Inventory levels for manufacturers and traders are high both month-on-month and year-on-year, providing some support for prices [1] Group 3: Production Insights - Recent reboots of most styrene-butadiene rubber facilities have led to increased domestic production and ample supply [1] - Some private facilities are undergoing maintenance, but the futures market remains weak, leading to an increase in inventory [1] - This week, a reduction in supply is expected to manifest, potentially leading to lower spot prices and slight decreases in inventory levels [1] Group 4: Demand Trends - Last week, tire manufacturers increased their capacity utilization rates, and it is expected that most companies will maintain production levels this week, with slight fluctuations in overall capacity utilization [1] - The BR2511 contract is anticipated to fluctuate within the range of 11,250 - 11,700 CNY [1] Group 5: Price Dynamics - Recent butadiene prices have remained firm, with tight availability of spot cargoes before shipments arrive [1] - The market is currently characterized by cautious purchasing behavior from end-users, leading to a weak outlook for the futures market [1]

Report Information - Report title: PTA Daily Report [1] - Date: September 17, 2025 [2] Report Core View - On the 16th, the closing price of the PTA main futures contract TA2601 was 4,688 yuan/ton, up 4 yuan/ton, with an increase of 0.09%. The settlement price was 4,692 yuan/ton, and the daily open interest increased by 4,394 lots. The low processing fee for PTA continued to be favorable, but there were no unplanned device overhauls. The sales of downstream polyester filament were poor, and market confidence was insufficient. It is expected that the PTA market will remain stable [6]. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Futures Market Quotes**: - TA2601: Closing price of 4,688 yuan/ton, up 4 yuan/ton, total volume of 640,160 lots, an increase of 4,394 lots. - TA2605: Closing price of 4,734 yuan/ton, up 16 yuan/ton, total volume of 21,063 lots, an increase of 1,946 lots [6] Industry News - Investors are evaluating the impact of Ukrainian drones on a refinery in a European country. At the same time, Trump said that if NATO countries stop buying oil from a European country, he is prepared to impose sanctions on that country. Affected by this, international oil prices continued to rise. On Monday (September 15), the settlement price of the West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures contract for October 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $63.30 per barrel, up $0.61 from the previous trading day, an increase of 0.97%, with a trading range of $62.52 - $63.67. The settlement price of the Brent crude oil futures contract for November 2025 on the Intercontinental Exchange in London was $67.44 per barrel, up $0.45 from the previous trading day, an increase of 0.67%, with a trading range of $66.78 - $67.85 [7]. - **PX Market**: - The price in the Chinese market was estimated at $833 - $835 per ton, down $2 per ton. - The price in the South Korean market was estimated at $813 - $815 per ton, down $2 per ton. Against the backdrop of tense geopolitical relations, oil prices continued to fluctuate strongly, providing some support to the PX cost side. However, the domestic PX supply capacity has increased, while demand has not kept up, which has pressured the confidence of market participants in the future. The main negotiated cargoes have shifted to November, and the near - strong and far - weak structure has continued. There were two transactions reported during the day, with any November cargoes traded at $835 per ton and any December cargoes traded at $833 per ton [7]. - **PTA Market in East China**: The price was 4,618 yuan/ton, up 18 yuan/ton. The average daily negotiated basis was a discount of 78 yuan/ton compared to the futures contract 2601, up 6 yuan [7]. Data Overview - The report includes multiple data charts, such as the closing price of international crude oil futures main contracts, upstream raw material spot prices, PX prices, MEG prices, PTA price summaries, basis differences between futures and spot prices, PTA processing margins, TA5 - 9 spreads, PTA warehouse receipt quantities, polyester factory load rates, PTA downstream product prices, and PTA downstream product inventories, with data sourced from Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [11][13][17]

Report Summary 1. Report Information - Report Title: Polyolefin Daily Report [1] - Date: September 12, 2025 [2] 2. Core Viewpoints - The cost - end demand expectation is poor, the medium - and long - term operating center is declining, the cost support is loosening, and the demand at the initial stage of recovery is insufficient to support raw materials, so the market is oscillating at the bottom. Attention should be paid to the actual improvement of consumption in September [6]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review and Outlook - **Plastic Futures**: The opening prices of plastic 2601, 2605, and 2509 were 7222, 7235, and 7142 yuan/ton respectively, with closing prices of 7209, 7220, and 7145 yuan/ton, and price drops of - 0.33%, - 0.32%, and - 0.28% respectively. The trading volume of plastic 2601 was 218,000 lots, and the positions increased by 16,282 lots to 533,469 lots [5][6]. - **PP Futures**: The opening prices of PP2601, 2605, and 2509 were 6952, 6977, and 6773 yuan/ton respectively, with closing prices of 6939, 6961, and 6805 yuan/ton, and price drops of - 0.17%, - 0.17%, and - 0.40% respectively. The positions of PP2601 increased by 9293 lots to 624,200 lots [5][6]. - **Supply and Demand Analysis**: For PP, the impact of maintenance is weakening, new production capacity is continuously released, and the supply pressure is increasing. The downstream is in the transition stage between peak and off - peak seasons, and the overall recovery trend is not good. For PE, the supply - demand contradiction is not obvious, the short - term maintenance loss is increasing, the new supply is slow, and the downstream agricultural film is expected to drive social inventory reduction [6]. 3.2 Industry News - **Inventory**: On September 11, 2025, the inventory level of major producers was 655,000 tons, a decrease of 20,000 tons from the previous working day, a decline of 2.96%. The inventory in the same period last year was 790,000 tons [7]. - **PE Market**: The PE market prices were partially weakly adjusted. The LLDPE prices in North China, East China, and South China were 7120 - 7450, 7200 - 7650, and 7350 - 7750 yuan/ton respectively [7]. - **Propylene Market**: The mainstream price of propylene in the Shandong market was 6680 - 6720 yuan/ton, an increase of 25 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The downstream product cost pressure increased, the market trading atmosphere was average [7]. - **PP Market**: The PP market continued to be weakly adjusted. The mainstream prices of North China, East China, and South China were 6700 - 6870, 6720 - 6940, and 6700 - 6930 yuan/ton respectively [8]. 3.3 Data Overview - The report presented figures on L basis, PP basis, L - PP spread, crude oil futures main contract settlement price, two - oil inventory, and two - oil inventory year - on - year increase/decrease rate, with data sources from Wind and the Research and Development Department of CCB Futures [14][15][16]