Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the leading carbon fiber companies are raising prices, with high-end product demand expected to recover first. Toray announced a price increase of 10%-20% for its TORAYCA™ carbon fiber products starting January 2026, while Jilin Chemical Fiber plans to raise prices by 5,000 RMB and 10,000 RMB per ton for its 12TK and 3K carbon fibers respectively, also effective January 2026 [1][10] - The current carbon fiber market shows a clear differentiation, with general and large tow products facing strong competition, while high-performance products have stabilized in price, with some specifications experiencing tight supply and demand [1][10] - The report highlights that the carbon fiber industry in China is expected to continue expanding, with production capacity projected to reach 135,500 tons by 2024, and a production volume of approximately 59,000 tons, reflecting an 8.2% year-on-year growth [16][17] Group 2 - The report notes that the chemical new materials sector on the North Exchange has seen a weekly increase of 2.53%, with the metal new materials segment performing particularly well, rising by 11.31% [3][30] - Jilin Carbon Valley has established itself as a major player in the carbon fiber market, with a full range of products from small to large tow fibers, and has achieved stable large-scale production of high-quality products [2][27] - The report provides insights into the performance of individual stocks within the chemical new materials sector, with notable increases in stock prices for Tianli Composite (+41.42%), Jilin Carbon Valley (+9.17%), and others [34][37] Group 3 - The report includes a detailed analysis of chemical product price trends, highlighting fluctuations in prices for various materials such as MDI, TDI, and natural rubber, with MDI priced at 18,900 RMB per ton and TDI at 14,800 RMB per ton [38] - The carbon fiber demand distribution in China for 2023 shows that the top three application areas are sports and leisure (26.1%), wind power blades (24.6%), and aerospace and military (11.6%) [20][21] - The report emphasizes the strategic investments by companies like Hechang Polymer, which aims to enhance resource integration and business synergy through the introduction of strategic investors [4][66]