1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - All three industries (cotton, sugar, and pulp) are rated as neutral [2][5][7] 2. Core Views of the Report - The global cotton market's supply - demand pattern is expected to be loose in the new year, with short - term external markets under pressure and long - term attention on US cotton production and export. In China, short - term cotton price upward space is limited, but long - term prospects are optimistic due to low initial inventory and consumption resilience [2] - The global sugar market in the 25/26 season may be in a bear cycle. Brazilian sugar production may decline in the short term, but long - term rebound is restricted. In China, short - term sugar price rebound space is limited, and the lower space is also restricted [4][5] - The pulp market has a supply - demand imbalance with loose supply and weak demand. The pulp price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation, and attention should be paid to the actual demand in the peak season [6][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Cotton Market News and Key Data - Futures: Cotton 2601 contract closed at 13,600 yuan/ton yesterday, down 20 yuan/ton (-0.15%) from the previous day. Spot: 3128B cotton in Xinjiang factory price was 14,658 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan/ton; national average price was 14,843 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan/ton [1] - India's cotton production is expected to increase to 530 - 570 million tons, and new cotton arrivals are increasing [1] Market Analysis - Internationally, the global cotton market supply - demand will be loose, with short - term external markets under pressure. Domestically, old - season cotton inventory is low, but new cotton supply is increasing. Short - term cotton price upward space is limited, and long - term prospects are optimistic [2] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. Short - term, the cotton price may test the previous low, and long - term, it can be optimistically viewed after the seasonal pressure [2] Sugar Market News and Key Data - Futures: Sugar 2601 contract closed at 5472 yuan/ton yesterday, down 22 yuan/ton (-0.40%) from the previous day. Spot: Sugar price in Nanning, Guangxi was 5750 yuan/ton; in Kunming, Yunnan was 5720 yuan/ton [3] - Brazil's central - southern region in the first half of October crushed 34.037 million tons of sugarcane, up 0.3% year - on - year, and produced 2.484 million tons of sugar, up 1.25% year - on - year [3] Market Analysis - Internationally, Brazilian sugar production may decline in the short term, but long - term rebound is restricted. In China, short - term sugar price rebound space is limited, and the lower space is also restricted [4][5] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. Pay attention to whether 5400 can form a phased support [5] Pulp Market News and Key Data - Futures: Pulp 2601 contract closed at 5224 yuan/ton yesterday, down 18 yuan/ton (-0.34%) from the previous day. Spot: Chilean Silver Star softwood pulp in Shandong was 5500 yuan/ton; Russian softwood pulp was 4990 yuan/ton [5] - Imported wood pulp spot market prices were basically stable, with only individual fluctuations [6] Market Analysis - Supply is loose, with overseas production reduction plans having limited impact and domestic imports increasing. Demand is weak both globally and in China, with low paper mill operating rates and over - capacity in the paper industry [6] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. The pulp price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation, and attention should be paid to the actual demand in the peak season [7]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - From 2011 to the present, the price of ferromanganese silicon has experienced three fluctuation cycles, and it may currently be in the fourth downward cycle. The low price in June this year has broken through the low of the second cycle. The price fluctuations are affected by factors such as supply - side reform, demand changes, policy drives, and supply disruptions [5]. - The global manganese resource supply continues to expand, leading to a weakening of global manganese ore prices due to the oversupply situation. The production distribution of global manganese - based metals has changed significantly, with South Africa's dominant position strengthening and Gabon rising rapidly [6][12]. - The quotations of overseas mining enterprises and ports are oscillating downward, causing the production cost center of ferromanganese silicon to shift downward. The oversupply of manganese ore, weak port quotations, and reduced production costs all contribute to the downward expectation of ferromanganese silicon prices [13][15]. - The ferromanganese silicon production is concentrated in the northern regions, while the over - capacity problem in the southern regions persists. The overall capacity of ferromanganese silicon continues to expand, but the regional distribution is uneven, resulting in a prominent imbalance between supply and demand [25]. - In the second half of 2025, there may be a concentrated production of ferromanganese silicon, mainly in Inner Mongolia in the northern region. With the development of new energy projects, the production cost of ferromanganese silicon may be further compressed [26]. - The raw material ore end of ferromanganese silicon may be a factor for price rebound, but the overall oversupply situation mainly drives the price downward. The periodic fluctuations of manganese ore prices and the switching of ferromanganese silicon supply - demand affect the bearish cycle of ferromanganese silicon [28][31]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 2011 - 2015 Bear Market Cycle and Current Cycle Comparison - From 2011 - 2015, the price of ferromanganese silicon continuously hit new lows due to the enrichment of manganese ore import structure, lower quotations, weakened cost support, and over - capacity [5]. - In 2011 - 2015, the global production of manganese - based metals increased, but the production distribution changed significantly. The production in Australia, Brazil, India, China, etc., decreased to some extent [12]. - During 2013 - 2015, the production of ferromanganese silicon decreased sharply, while the production of crude steel remained stable. The oversupply of manganese ore, lower port quotations, and reduced production costs led to a downward expectation of ferromanganese silicon prices [14][15]. Manganese Silicon Historical Price Review - From 2011 - 2025 to date, the price of ferromanganese silicon has gone through three fluctuation cycles: 2011 - 2015 (downward), 2016 - 2018 (supply - side reform with rising prices), 2018 - 2020 (weak demand with over - capacity intensification), 2020 - 2021 (policy - driven rebound), 2021 - 2024 (deepening over - capacity), 2024 (price fluctuations due to supply disruptions and production adjustments) [5]. Global Manganese Resource Supply - The global manganese resource supply continues to expand, and the oversupply of manganese ore has led to a weakening of global ore prices. The production distribution of global manganese - based metals has changed, with South Africa strengthening its dominant position and Gabon rising rapidly [6][12]. Manganese Ore Quotations and Production Costs - The quotations of overseas mining enterprises and ports are oscillating downward, causing the production cost center of ferromanganese silicon to shift downward. The oversupply of manganese ore, weak port quotations, and reduced production costs all contribute to the downward expectation of ferromanganese silicon prices [13][15]. Manganese Silicon Capacity and Production Distribution - From 2011 - 2024, the national ferromanganese silicon capacity increased from 1598000 tons to 2859000 tons, with an expansion of 44%. Inner Mongolia and Ningxia had more obvious capacity expansions [18]. - The production of ferromanganese silicon is concentrated in the northern regions, while the over - capacity problem in the southern regions persists. The overall capacity of ferromanganese silicon continues to expand, but the regional distribution is uneven, resulting in a prominent imbalance between supply and demand [23][25]. New Energy and Ferromanganese Silicon Cost - In the second half of 2025, there may be a concentrated production of ferromanganese silicon, mainly in Inner Mongolia in the northern region. With the development of "source - network - load - storage" projects and the increase in the proportion of green power use, the production cost of ferromanganese silicon may be further compressed [26]. Factors Affecting Ferromanganese Silicon Prices - The raw material ore end of ferromanganese silicon may be a factor for price rebound, but the overall oversupply situation mainly drives the price downward. The periodic fluctuations of manganese ore prices and the switching of ferromanganese silicon supply - demand affect the bearish cycle of ferromanganese silicon [28][31].