Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector and basic metals and processing [7] Core Viewpoints - The report is optimistic about aluminum prices, projecting them to rise to 22,000 CNY/ton in the second half of 2025 due to tight supply and low inventory levels [4][54] - The demand for aluminum is expected to remain resilient, particularly in the photovoltaic and automotive sectors, leading to an upward revision of the domestic aluminum consumption growth rate to 2.6% for 2025 [2][39] Demand Summary - The pessimistic outlook for aluminum demand has reversed, with a projected 4.9% increase in aluminum demand from the photovoltaic sector in the second half of 2025, contributing to an annual growth rate of 7.1% [2][13] - The automotive sector shows resilience supported by the vehicle replacement policy, with a 12.01% year-on-year increase in domestic car sales from January to July 2025 [17][19] - The impact of U.S. tariff policies on aluminum demand is expected to diminish, with a minor decrease in imports and stable domestic consumption levels [23][24] Supply Summary - Domestic aluminum production growth has significantly slowed, with a projected annual growth rate of only 1.55% for 2025 due to capacity constraints [3][42] - The aluminum ingot import window is unlikely to open significantly, as the import loss calculation indicates a negative margin for imports [3][42] Price Summary - Low inventory levels are expected to support higher aluminum prices, with projections indicating a decline in social inventory to below 400,000 tons by the end of 2025 [4][54] Investment Recommendations - The report highlights the undervaluation of the aluminum sector, with average profits expected to rise to over 4,500 CNY/ton in the second half of 2025, making it an attractive investment opportunity [5][61] - Recommended stocks include Shenhuo Co., Ltd. and Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd., both rated as "Buy" with target prices of 24.09 CNY and 22.66 CNY respectively [9][67]