Core Viewpoint - The oxalic acid industry is experiencing a recovery in demand due to improved operating rates in the pharmaceutical sector and a more favorable competitive landscape in the rare earth industry, following a significant decline in demand in 2020 due to regulatory impacts [1][8]. Group 1: Industry Overview - Oxalic acid is a widely used organic chemical raw material, significantly influenced by national macroeconomic policies [1][8]. - In 2024, China's oxalic acid production is projected to reach 785,700 tons, with a demand of 419,800 tons and a market size of 1.688 billion yuan; by 2025, production is expected to remain at 785,700 tons, while demand will increase to approximately 512,700 tons, resulting in a market size of about 1.912 billion yuan [1][9]. Group 2: Production and Supply - China accounts for over 85% of global oxalic acid production, with major producers including Hualu Hengsheng, Longxiang Industrial, Fengyuan Co., and Tongliao Jinmei [9]. - The primary production methods in China are the carbohydrate oxidation method and the sodium formate method, which together account for about 80% of total production [4]. Group 3: Industry Chain - The upstream of the oxalic acid industry includes raw materials such as starch, glucose, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, coal, caustic soda, vanadium pentoxide, nitrous esters, and carbon monoxide; the midstream involves oxalic acid production, while the downstream applications span pharmaceuticals, rare earths, fine chemicals, daily chemicals, metallurgy, and new energy [7][8]. Group 4: Trade Dynamics - China's oxalic acid export scale has been expanding, with Southeast Asian countries becoming the largest import region due to rapid chemical industry development; the European market's high environmental standards are driving exports of high-purity oxalic acid [10]. - In 2024, China's oxalic acid exports are expected to reach 278,100 tons, generating an export value of 958 million yuan, while imports will be minimal at 10 tons, valued at 300,000 yuan [10]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - The oxalic acid industry in China has developed a concentrated market structure dominated by leading companies such as Hualu Hengsheng and Fengyuan Co., with production capacity increasingly focused on these top players due to stringent environmental regulations [11][12]. - Fengyuan Co. has a total oxalic acid production capacity of 120,000 tons, while Hualu Hengsheng's acetic acid and derivatives production capacity is designed for 1.5 million tons [12][13]. Group 6: Industry Trends - The oxalic acid industry is entering a phase characterized by stable overall growth, high-end structural development, and low-carbon processes, driven by environmental pressures, industrial upgrades, and emerging applications, with a focus on new energy and electronic-grade demand as core growth areas [14][15].