Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoint of the Report - On December 11, the plastic operating rate remained at around 90%, and the downstream operating rate was low. The petrochemical de - stocking was slow, and the cost - end crude oil price declined. With new capacity put into production, the plastic supply increased. The demand was weak as the agricultural film peak season ended. Although the government's price - related meeting gave some boost to commodities, the overall plastic supply - demand pattern remained unchanged, and it was expected that the plastic would fluctuate weakly in the near term, and the L - PP spread would fall [1] Summary According to Related Catalogs Market Analysis - On December 11, the plastic operating rate was around 90%, a neutral level. As of the week of December 5, the PE downstream operating rate dropped 0.54 percentage points to 43.76%. The agricultural film entered the end of the peak season, with orders decreasing. The petrochemical de - stocking was slow, and the inventory was at a relatively high level in recent years. The crude oil price fell due to increased production in Iraq and falling crack spreads. New capacities were put into production, and it was expected that the downstream operating rate would decline. The trading atmosphere was weak, and the plastic was expected to fluctuate weakly, with the L - PP spread falling [1] Futures and Spot Market Quotes - **Futures**: The plastic 2605 contract decreased by 0.56% to close at 6558 yuan/ton, below the 60 - day moving average, with an increase of 41542 hands in open interest to 451436 hands [2] - **Spot**: Most PE spot prices fell, with fluctuations between - 100 and + 0 yuan/ton. LLDPE was quoted at 6500 - 6770 yuan/ton, LDPE at 8170 - 8880 yuan/ton, and HDPE at 6800 - 7570 yuan/ton [3] Fundamental Tracking - **Supply**: On December 11, the plastic operating rate remained at around 90%, a neutral level [4] - **Demand**: As of the week of December 5, the PE downstream operating rate dropped 0.54 percentage points to 43.76%. The agricultural film entered the end of the peak season, with orders and the overall downstream operating rate at a relatively low level in recent years [4] - **Inventory**: The petrochemical early - morning inventory on Thursday was flat at 690,000 tons, 60,000 tons higher than the same period last year, and the de - stocking was slow [4] - **Raw Materials**: The Brent crude oil 02 contract fell below $62/barrel, and the Northeast Asian and Southeast Asian ethylene prices were flat at $725/ton and $745/ton respectively [4]

Core Viewpoint - The plastic futures market is experiencing a downward trend, with the main contract dropping over 1% and reaching a low of 6673.00 yuan, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The main plastic futures contract reported a price of 6698.00 yuan, reflecting a decline of 1.25% [1]. - The market is characterized by weak fluctuations, with institutions predicting continued bearish trends in the near term [2]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Recent maintenance at Shanghai Petrochemical and Maoming Petrochemical has led to a slight decrease in PE production, while new capacity from Yulong's low-density facility is expected to increase supply pressure [2]. - The operating rates for agricultural and packaging films have shown a marginal decline, contributing to a weaker demand outlook [2]. - The supply-demand balance remains fragile, with geopolitical tensions continuing to pose risks to supply chains, despite some stability in international oil prices [2]. Group 3: Cost and Pricing Factors - The cost side remains under pressure, with Russian oil production unaffected by recent sanctions, while the potential for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine appears limited [2]. - New production capacities from ExxonMobil and PetroChina have been introduced, further complicating the supply landscape [2]. - The overall trading atmosphere is subdued, with a cautious approach from traders and a focus on essential purchases, leading to price reductions in the market [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - On November 28, 2025, new maintenance devices such as Maoming Petrochemical LDPE were added, causing the plastic operating rate to drop to around 88%, and the current operating rate is at a neutral level. The downstream operating rate of PE decreased, and the overall is still at a relatively low level in the same period in recent years. The destocking of petrochemicals slowed down in November, and the current petrochemical inventory is at a relatively high level in the same period in recent years. The supply of new production capacity was put into operation, and it is expected that the downstream operating rate will decline. Downstream enterprises have insufficient purchasing willingness, and traders are cautious about the future market. Although relevant meetings have given some boost to bulk commodities, the overall supply - demand pattern of plastics has not changed, and it is expected that the upside space of plastics will be limited in the near future [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Market Analysis - The addition of new maintenance devices led to a decline in the plastic operating rate. The downstream operating rate of PE decreased, and the destocking of petrochemicals slowed down. The cost - end crude oil price fluctuated at a low level. New production capacity was put into operation, and it is expected that the downstream operating rate will decline. Downstream enterprises mainly purchase on a rigid - demand basis, and traders are cautious about the future market. Although relevant meetings have given some boost to bulk commodities, the overall supply - demand pattern of plastics has not changed, and the upside space of plastics is limited [1] Futures and Spot Market Conditions - **Futures**: The plastic 2601 contract reduced positions and fluctuated upward, with a minimum price of 6702 yuan/ton, a maximum price of 6793 yuan/ton, and a final closing price of 6789 yuan/ton, below the 60 - day moving average, with a gain of 1.10%. The trading volume decreased by 38333 lots to 457393 lots [2] - **Spot**: Most of the PE spot market rose, with price changes ranging from - 80 to + 50 yuan/ton. LLDPE was reported at 6770 - 7150 yuan/ton, LDPE at 8620 - 9280 yuan/ton, and HDPE at 6930 - 7600 yuan/ton [3] Fundamental Tracking - **Supply**: On November 28, new maintenance devices such as Maoming Petrochemical LDPE were added, and the plastic operating rate dropped to around 88%, at a neutral level [4] - **Demand**: As of the week of November 28, the downstream operating rate of PE decreased by 0.39 percentage points to 44.3% month - on - month. The agricultural film entered the end of the peak season, orders decreased, and the overall downstream operating rate of PE was still at a relatively low level in the same period in recent years [4] - **Inventory**: The early inventory of petrochemicals on Friday was flat month - on - month at 650,000 tons, 70,000 tons higher than the same period last year. The destocking of petrochemicals slowed down in November, and the current petrochemical inventory is at a relatively high level in the same period in recent years [4] - **Raw Materials**: The Brent crude oil 02 contract rose to $63/barrel, the Northeast Asian ethylene price was flat month - on - month at $720/ton, and the Southeast Asian ethylene price was flat month - on - month at $730/ton [4]