| 品种 | 核心观点 | 主要逻辑及价格区间 | | --- | --- | --- | | 原油 | 震荡 | 多空交织，油价盘整。美伊核问题谈判取得进展，地缘缓和；中美关税超预期下降，宏 | | | | 观面改善，市场风险偏好上升；OPEC+扩产，油价上方空间有限。SC【455-475】 | | LPG | 震荡 | 成本端原油反弹 VS 下游需求不佳，LPG 震荡调整。成本端原油反弹，但供需基本面偏空， | | | | 下游利润不佳，PDH 开工率下降，港口库存连续累库，仓单量不断上升。PG【4240-4275】 | | L | 5 震荡 | 月下旬装置检修计划增多，叠加短期出口补库支撑，预期盘面区间震荡；中期看，高投 | | | | 产周期压制反弹空间，关注高空机会。L【7200-7300】 | | PP | 5 偏弱 | 月下旬装置计划检修偏少叠加月内存新装置投产计划，供给充沛，内需淡季，基本面供 | | | | 需格局偏弱，反弹偏空。PP【7020-7120】 | | PVC | 偏弱 | 仓单大量增加，地产数据疲软，本周装置重启计划增多，开工存上行预期，出口尚存不 | | | | 确定性，盘面 ...

| 品种 | 核心观点 | 主要逻辑及价格区间 | | --- | --- | --- | | 原油 | 震荡 | 多空交织，油价盘整。美伊核问题谈判取得进展，地缘缓和；中美关税超预期下降，宏 | | | | 观面改善，市场风险偏好上升；OPEC+扩产，油价上方空间有限。SC【455-475】 | | LPG | 震荡 | 成本端原油反弹 VS 下游需求不佳，LPG 震荡调整。成本端原油反弹，供需基本面偏空， | | | | 下游利润不佳，PDH 开工率下降，港口库存连续累库。PG【4240-4285】 | | L | 5 震荡 | 月下旬装置检修计划增多，叠加短期出口补库支撑，预期盘面区间震荡；中期看，高投 | | | | 产周期压制反弹空间，关注高空机会。L【7200-7350】 | | PP | 5 震荡 | 月下旬装置计划检修偏少叠加月内存新装置投产计划，供给充沛，内需淡季，基本面供 | | | | 需格局偏弱，反弹偏空。PP【7080-7155】 | | PVC | 震荡 | 本周装置重启计划增多，开工存上行预期，地板出口预期好转，盘面低估值支撑。高开 | | | | 工叠加弱内需压制反弹高度，关注 ...

资料来源：IFIND，钢联，中辉期货研究院 | 品种 | 核心观点 | 主要逻辑及价格区间 | | --- | --- | --- | | 原油 | 偏弱 | 美伊谈判取得进展，油价回落。美伊核问题谈判取得进展；中美关税超预期下降，宏观 | | | | 面改善，市场风险偏好上升；OPEC+扩产，油价上方空间有限。SC【455-465】 | | LPG | 偏弱 | 油价回调叠加下游开工下降，液化气震荡偏弱。成本端原油价格回落，对美关税下降后， | | | | 丙烷进口成本下降，下游利润不佳，PDH 开工率下降，港口库存连续累库。PG【4240-4290】 | | L | 5 震荡 | 月下旬装置检修计划增多，叠加短期出口补库支撑，预期盘面区间震荡；中期看，高投 | | | | 产周期压制反弹空间，关注高空机会。L【7230-7350】 | | PP | 震荡 | 终端制品存抢出口预期，开工窄幅下滑；内需淡季，基本面供需格局偏弱，反弹偏空。 | | | | PP【7100-7200】 | | PVC | 震荡 | 开工高位窄幅下滑，上中游库存下滑，地板出口预期好转，仓单继续增加，盘面低位震 | | | | 荡。 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Bullish [1] - LPG: Bearish [1] - L: Sideways [1] - PP: Sideways [1] - PVC: Sideways [1] - PX: Bullish [1] - PTA/PR: Bullish [1] - Ethylene glycol: Bullish [1] - Glass: Hold short positions cautiously [1] - Soda ash: Hold short positions cautiously [1] - Methanol: Bearish/Expand ur - ma spread [1] - Urea: Bullish [1] - Asphalt: Bullish [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - Crude oil: Short - term bullish due to improved macro - environment and peak - season expectations, but upside limited [1][2][3] - LPG: Weakening due to reduced oil - price rebound momentum and lower import costs [1][5][6] - L: Sideways with weak supply and demand, bearish on rallies in the long - term [1][8][10] - PP: Sideways with short - term market - sentiment - driven fluctuations, bearish on rallies in the long - term [1][11][13] - PVC: Sideways with weak fundamentals, short - term wait - and - see [1][14][16] - PX: Bullish in the short - term with improved supply - demand, but may correct [1][17][18] - PTA/PR: Bullish in the short - term with cost - driven fluctuations, may correct after macro - bullish sentiment fades [1][20][22] - Ethylene glycol: Bullish in the short - term with improved supply - demand, may correct [1][24][26] - Glass: Bearish with weak fundamentals, low - level sideways with macro - fundamental game [1][28][29] - Soda ash: Bearish with weak fundamentals, low - level sideways [1][30] - Methanol: Bearish with a loose supply - demand pattern and weak cost support, bearish on rallies [1][32] - Urea: Bullish in the short - term with export - policy support, but watch for short - selling opportunities [1] - Asphalt: Bullish in the short - term with oil - price rebound and increased downstream开工率, but high valuation [1] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices rose, with WTI up 0.88%, Brent up 1.64%, and SC up 1.53% [2] - **Basic Logic**: OPEC+增产利空 released, Sino - US trade progress and peak - season expectations boost prices, but OPEC+扩产 limits upside. Supply may decrease in Iraq and CPC exports. Demand is expected to increase globally but decline in India. US commercial crude inventory decreased while strategic reserve increased [3] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Long - term price range is $55 - 65. Short - term, sell bull - spread options. SC focus range is [475 - 495] [4] LPG - **Market Review**: On May 12, PG main contract closed at 4362 yuan/ton, down 0.52%. Spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China decreased [5] - **Basic Logic**: Oil - price rebound weakens, import costs drop, and fundamentals are bearish with increased inventory and decreased PDH开工率 [6] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Long - term bearish as it follows oil prices. Short - term, short with a light position. PG focus range is [4300 - 4350] [7] L - **Market Review**: L09 main contract rose 1.6%. L主力持仓量 decreased slightly, and L仓单量 remained unchanged [9] - **Basic Logic**: New capacity has been put into operation, and import windows are mostly closed. Demand from the agricultural film industry is weak. Sino - US trade progress improves sentiment, but supply - demand is weak and inventory accumulates. Long - term, bearish on rallies due to new capacity and oil - price decline [10] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Bearish on rallies. L focus range is [7080 - 7180] [10] PP - **Market Review**: PP09 main contract fell 0.3%. PP主力持仓量 increased, and PP仓单量 decreased slightly [12] - **Basic Logic**: A new PP device has been put into operation, and future PDH device commissioning is to be watched. Tariff easing may increase PDH开工率, but it's the demand off - season. Long - term, bearish on rallies due to new capacity and oil - price decline [13] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Bearish on rallies. PP focus range is [7000 - 7080] [13] PVC - **Market Review**: V09 main contract fell 0.7%. PVC仓单 increased [15] - **Basic Logic**: A new device was put into operation in January. Supply is high, and demand from the real - estate sector is weak. Exports may weaken. Registration extension leads to increased仓单, and there is no upward drive. Watch for spring - maintenance and macro - policy changes [16] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Short - term participation. V focus range is [4700 - 4830] [16] PX - **Market Review**: On May 9, PX spot price in East China was 6500 yuan/ton, unchanged. PX09 contract closed at 6472 yuan/ton, up 68 yuan/ton [17] - **Basic Logic**: PX devices are under planned maintenance, reducing supply pressure. Domestic and overseas devices have various maintenance and restart situations. Demand from PTA devices is weak. Inventory is high but improving. May fundamentals continue to improve, but it follows cost fluctuations [18] - **Strategy Recommendation**: PX focus range is [6620, 6750] [19] PTA - **Market Review**: On May 9, PTA spot price in East China was 4720 yuan/ton, up 110 yuan/ton. TA09 contract closed at 4582 yuan/ton, up 36 yuan/ton [20][21] - **Basic Logic**: PTA device maintenance reduces supply pressure. Demand from downstream polyester is strong, and terminal weaving开工率 rebounds. Inventory decreases. Short - term, it follows cost fluctuations and is bullish, but may correct after macro - bullish sentiment fades [22] - **Strategy Recommendation**: TA focus range is [4680, 4780] [23] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: On May 9, ethylene glycol spot price in East China was 4300 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan/ton. EG09 contract closed at 4218 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan/ton [24][25] - **Basic Logic**: Device maintenance eases supply pressure. Import is higher than expected. Demand from downstream polyester is strong, and terminal weaving开工率 rebounds. Inventory decreases slightly. Short - term, it is bullish but may correct [26] - **Strategy Recommendation**: EG focus range is [4280, 4400] [27] Glass - **Market Review**: Spot prices decreased, and the decline of the futures market slowed. Shahe basis widened, and仓单 increased [28] - **Basic Logic**: Macro - policies have limited impact on demand. The market faces supply - demand imbalance with weak demand and inventory accumulation. Price decline is limited, but recovery depends on policy effects and supply reduction [29] - **Strategy Recommendation**: FG focus range is [1020, 1060]. Watch the 5 - day moving average. Exit short positions if it breaks through [29] Soda Ash - **Market Review**: Heavy - soda spot prices increased, and the futures market fluctuated. Basis fluctuated slightly, and仓单 and effective forecasts decreased [30] - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure eases slightly due to device maintenance, but supply is still excessive as开工率 remains high. Demand is weak, and inventory is at a high level. Cost center moves down [30] - **Strategy Recommendation**: SA focus range is [1300, 1350] [31] Methanol - **Market Review**: On May 9, methanol spot price in East China was 2400 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan/ton. Methanol main 09 contract closed at 2227 yuan/ton, up 11 yuan/ton [32] - **Basic Logic**: Supply pressure increases as previous maintenance devices restart and imports are expected. Demand is weak, with MTO开工率 at a low level and traditional demand in the off - season. Inventory accumulates, and cost support is weak [32] - **Strategy Recommendation**: MA focus range is [2250, 2310] [33]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Weak [1] - LPG: Weak [1] - L: Bearish [1] - PP: Weak [1] - PVC: Weak [1] - PX: Bearish [1] - PTA/PTR: Bearish [1] - Ethylene glycol: Bearish [1] - Glass: Weak [1] - Soda ash: Sideways [1] - Methanol: Bearish [1] - Urea: Bearish [1] - Asphalt: Bearish [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - The overall market is influenced by factors such as trade policy uncertainty, OPEC+ production expansion, and cost fluctuations, with most varieties showing weak or bearish trends [1]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Condition**: Overnight international oil prices fell slightly, with WTI down 2.63%, Brent down 2.33%, and domestic SC down 1.23% [3]. - **Basic Logic**: Trade policy uncertainty and OPEC+ production expansion lead to weak oil prices, but the approaching trading season strengthens short - term support. Supply and demand factors and inventory changes also affect the market [4]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the long - term, due to factors like the tariff war, new energy impact, and OPEC+ expansion, oil supply is in surplus, and the price fluctuates between $55 - 65. In the short - term, the price is below the 5 - day moving average, and it's recommended to hold light positions or buy options to hedge risks during the May Day holiday. SC focuses on [470 - 485] [5]. LPG - **Market Condition**: On April 29, the PG main contract closed at 4383 yuan/ton, down 0.27% [7]. - **Basic Logic**: Affected by tariff policies, the import cost of propane rises, but the continuous decline in oil prices drags down the cost, resulting in a weak trend. There are changes in factors such as warehouse receipts, cost - profit, supply, demand, and inventory [8]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the long - term, the cost support is weak, and the trend mainly follows oil prices. Technically, it's below the 5 - day moving average. It's recommended to wait and see before the holiday. PG focuses on [4350 - 4420] [9]. L - **Market Condition**: The 5 - 9 spread increased by 11 yuan/ton day - on - day [11]. - **Basic Logic**: The supply side has new production capacity, and some import windows are open or about to open. The demand side is at the end of the seasonal peak for agricultural films. The cost of crude oil falls, and the fundamentals are weak. In the long - term, the pressure of new device production and the decline of crude oil make the rebound bearish [12]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Go short on rallies. L focuses on [7030 - 7200] [12]. PP - **Market Condition**: The L - PP09 spread decreased by 1 yuan/ton day - on - day [14]. - **Basic Logic**: The cost support weakens, the warehouse receipts decline, and the supply - demand is weak. In the long - term, the pressure of new device production and the decline of crude oil make the rebound bearish [15]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait and see in the short - term and go short on rallies in the medium - term. PP focuses on [7030 - 7150] [15]. PVC - **Market Condition**: The 5 - 9 spread decreased by 8 yuan/ton week - on - week [17]. - **Basic Logic**: As the delivery month approaches, the main contract shifts positions, and the market sentiment is weak. The supply side has new device production, and the demand side has seasonal changes. It's recommended to wait and see in the short - term and go long on pullbacks [18]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait and see in the short - term and go long on pullbacks. V focuses on [4880 - 5020] [18]. PX - **Market Condition**: On April 25, the spot price in East China was 6600 yuan/ton (unchanged), and the PX09 contract closed at 6230 yuan/ton (+64) [19]. - **Basic Logic**: PX devices are under planned maintenance, and the demand - side maintenance is high. Affected by tariffs and OPEC+ production expansion, the expected decline in crude oil prices and high inventory lead to a weakening trend [20]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: PX focuses on [6150 - 6250] [20]. PTA - **Market Condition**: On April 25, the PTA price in East China was 4490 yuan/ton (+62), and the TA09 contract closed at 4400 yuan/ton (+30) [22]. - **Basic Logic**: The high volume of PTA device maintenance eases supply - side pressure. The downstream polyester load is high but expected to weaken, and the terminal weaving inventory is high. The inventory decreases, and the cost support is limited. It's recommended to look for short - selling opportunities on rallies [23]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: TA focuses on [4360 - 4460] [24]. Ethylene Glycol (MEG) - **Market Condition**: On April 25, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4184 yuan/ton (-32), and the EG09 contract closed at 4160 yuan/ton (-19) [25]. - **Basic Logic**: Devices are under planned maintenance, the arrival volume is high, and the import in March exceeded expectations. The demand side is good but expected to weaken, and the inventory is high. The cost support is weak, and it's recommended to go short on rallies [26]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: EG focuses on [4160 - 4220] [27]. Glass - **Market Condition**: The spot market price was stable, the futures was weakly volatile, the main contract basis widened, and the warehouse receipts remained unchanged [29]. - **Basic Logic**: Macroeconomic sentiment is cautious due to the trade war and lack of incremental policies. The supply is stable at a low level, the demand has seasonal improvement but is lower than the same period. The upstream inventory accumulates again, and the short - term rebound is suppressed [30]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: FG focuses on [1080 - 1120] [30]. Soda Ash - **Market Condition**: The heavy - soda ash spot price was raised, the futures was slightly bullish, the basis narrowed, and the warehouse receipts and valid forecasts increased [31]. - **Basic Logic**: The planned maintenance of soda ash enterprises in May may reduce supply, but the over - capacity remains. The downstream demand changes little, and the inventory is still high. The market sentiment warms up, but the supply - demand drive is limited, and the medium - term upward drive is lacking [32]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: SA focuses on [1335 - 1380] [32]. Methanol - **Market Condition**: On April 25, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2413 yuan/ton (+5), and the main 09 contract closed at 2288 yuan/ton (-1) [34]. - **Basic Logic**: Although the device maintenance reduces the load, the overall supply pressure is still large, and the arrival expectation is likely to be fulfilled. The demand is expected to weaken, the social inventory decreases slightly, and the cost support is weak. It's recommended to go short on rallies [34]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: MA focuses on [2255 - 2285] [35].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Weak [1] - LPG: Sideways [1] - L: Bearish [1] - PP: Sideways [1] - PVC: Sideways [1] - PX: Bullish [1] - PTA/PR: Bullish [1] - Ethylene glycol: Bearish [1] - Glass: Sideways [1] - Soda ash: Sideways [1] - Methanol: Bearish [1] - Urea: Bearish [1] - Asphalt: Bearish [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - The trade policy uncertainty and OPEC+ production increase lead to a weak oil price, while the upcoming trade peak season strengthens the short - term downside support [2]. - LPG follows the oil price for consolidation, with short - term cost support but weak strength [7]. - For L, the high - operation of devices, abundant supply, and weakening demand result in a bearish outlook [10]. - PP shows a short - term support due to high parking ratio and weak supply - demand, but a bearish long - term outlook [13]. - PVC has a cost - supported low - level sideways movement, and short - term wait - and - see is recommended [16]. - PX has an improved April fundamental and is currently fluctuating with cost, showing a bullish sideways trend [18]. - PTA has reduced supply pressure, but the downstream polyester is expected to weaken, with a short - term bullish trend and opportunities to short at high levels [22]. - Ethylene glycol has a high arrival volume and expected weakening demand, with limited cost support and a bearish short - term adjustment [24]. - Glass has a stable low - level supply, seasonal demand improvement, but high inventory restricts the short - term rebound [27]. - Soda ash has a short - term warm sideways movement due to reduced supply, but a bearish mid - term outlook due to new capacity [1]. - Methanol has a large supply pressure, weakening demand, and weak cost support, with a bearish short - term outlook [29]. - Urea has a large supply pressure and weak demand, but fast - growing fertilizer exports, with a bearish outlook and opportunities to go long on pullbacks [33]. - Asphalt has a high crack spread and a bearish rebound, with a weak and sideways cost - end oil price [1]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Crude Oil - **Market Performance**: Overnight international oil prices declined (WTI down 1.54%, Brent down 1.53%), while domestic SC rose 0.06% [2]. - **Supply**: As of April 25, the number of active US oil rigs increased by 2 to 483. Kazakhstan's March oil production decreased by about 3% to 62.7 barrels per day [2]. - **Demand**: In April, Russia's supply of ESPO blended oil to Indian ports increased to about 400,000 tons (about 100,000 barrels per day) [2]. - **Inventory**: As of April 18, US commercial crude oil inventory increased by 2 million barrels to 443.1 million barrels, and strategic crude oil reserve increased by 5 million barrels to 397.5 million barrels [2]. - **Strategy**: Long - term price range is $55 - 65, short - term is weak, and SC focuses on [480 - 500] [3]. 3.2 LPG - **Market Performance**: On April 28, the main PG contract closed at 4,395 yuan/ton, down 0.25% [5][6]. - **Supply**: As of April 25, the total LPG commodity volume was 515,500 tons, up 2,300 tons [7]. - **Demand**: As of April 25, the开工 rates of PDH, MTBE, and alkylation oil decreased by 3.09pct, 2.18pct, and 0.51pct respectively [7]. - **Inventory**: As of April 25, refinery inventory was 163,200 tons, down 1,000 tons, and port inventory was 2.8402 million tons, up 175,700 tons [7]. - **Strategy**: Long - term cost support is weak, follow the oil price for consolidation, and conduct PG05 - 06 positive spread operation and sell call options. PG focuses on [4350 - 4450] [7]. 3.3 L - **Market Performance**: L09 (main contract) closed at 7,164 yuan/ton, up 0.2% [9]. - **Supply**: New production capacity of 2.08 million tons has been put into operation this year, and the LLDPE, LDPE film, and HDPE film import windows are closed [10]. - **Demand**: The agricultural film season is ending, and demand is gradually weakening [10]. - **Inventory**: PE enterprise inventory increased by 5.9% to 530,000 tons [9]. - **Strategy**: Go short at high levels, and L focuses on [7080 - 7200] [10]. 3.4 PP - **Market Performance**: PP09 (main contract) closed at 7,112 yuan/ton, up 0.2% [12]. - **Supply**: Baofeng's 1 million tons/year PP device was successfully put into operation in the first quarter, and attention is paid to the commissioning progress of Zhongjing Petrochemical's 1.5 million tons/year PDH device [13]. - **Demand**: Product exports are under pressure due to tariff disturbances [13]. - **Inventory**: PP enterprise inventory decreased by 2.4% to 600,000 tons [12]. - **Strategy**: Short - term wait - and - see, mid - term short at high levels, and PP focuses on [7050 - 7150] [13]. 3.5 PVC - **Market Performance**: V09 (main contract) closed at 4,989 yuan/ton, up 0.6% [15]. - **Supply**: Xinpu Chemical's 500,000 - ton device was put into operation in January, and the capacity utilization rate is 79% [16]. - **Demand**: The decline in real - estate completion area narrows, and downstream开工率 decreases seasonally [16]. - **Inventory**: PVC仓单 decreased by 0.3% to 29,653 [15]. - **Strategy**: Short - term wait - and - see, go long on pullbacks, and V focuses on [4920 - 5060] [16]. 3.6 PX - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of PX in East China was 6,600 yuan/ton (flat), and the PX09 contract closed at 6,230 yuan/ton (+64) [17]. - **Supply**: Many domestic and overseas PX devices are under maintenance, with the weekly output of 647,000 tons, down 7,000 tons [18]. - **Demand**: PTA device maintenance is high, and the demand is expected to weaken [18]. - **Inventory**: In March, PX inventory was at a high level in the same period, and the number of warehouse receipts was 1,064, lower than the same period [18]. - **Strategy**: PX focuses on [6220 - 6320] [19]. 3.7 PTA - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of PTA in East China was 4,490 yuan/ton (+62), and the TA09 contract closed at 4,400 yuan/ton (+30) [20][21]. - **Supply**: Many PTA devices are under maintenance, with a weekly output of 1.393 million tons, up 55,000 tons [22]. - **Demand**: The downstream polyester is expected to weaken, and the terminal weaving inventory is high [22]. - **Inventory**: PTA social inventory decreased to 4.804 million tons in March, and the number of warehouse receipts decreased [22]. - **Strategy**: TA focuses on [4420 - 4520], and pay attention to shorting at high levels [22]. 3.8 Ethylene Glycol - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4,184 yuan/ton (-32), and the EG09 contract closed at 4,160 yuan/ton (-19) [23]. - **Supply**: Many domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance, with a high expected arrival volume of 248,000 tons [24]. - **Demand**: The downstream polyester is expected to weaken, and the terminal weaving inventory is high [24]. - **Inventory**: Social inventory increased slightly, and port inventory decreased [24]. - **Strategy**: EG focuses on [4150 - 4220] [25]. 3.9 Glass - **Market Performance**: The spot market quotation is regionally differentiated, the futures is at a low - level sideways movement, the main contract basis narrows, and the number of warehouse receipts decreases [27]. - **Supply**: The glass supply remains stable at a low level, and the cold - repair plan of manufacturers slows down after the cost decreases [27]. - **Demand**: The demand shows a seasonal improvement but is lower than the same period, and the real - estate industry has not stabilized [27]. - **Inventory**: The total enterprise inventory increased by 395,000 heavy boxes to 65.473 million heavy boxes, up 0.61% [27]. - **Strategy**: FG focuses on [1100 - 1140] [27]. 3.10 Soda Ash - **Market Performance**: The spot market quotation is regionally differentiated, the futures is at a low - level sideways movement [1]. - **Supply**: There are many maintenance plans, and the supply is expected to decrease [1]. - **Demand**: No specific demand - related content mentioned in the provided documents. - **Inventory**: The alkali plant inventory decreases slightly [1]. - **Strategy**: No specific strategy content other than the price range in the provided documents. 3.11 Methanol - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2,413 yuan/ton (+5), and the main 09 contract closed at 2,288 yuan/ton (-1) [29]. - **Supply**: Domestic and overseas methanol devices are under maintenance, but the supply pressure is still large, and the import is expected to increase in May [29]. - **Demand**: The demand of MTO devices is expected to weaken, and the traditional downstream demand is in the off - season [29]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of methanol decreases slightly to 773,000 tons [29]. - **Strategy**: MA focuses on [2260 - 2310], and go short on rebounds [29][30]. 3.12 Urea - **Market Performance**: On April 25, the spot price of small - particle urea in Shandong was 1,830 yuan/ton (flat), and the main contract closed at 1,757 yuan/ton (-1) [32]. - **Supply**: The maintenance devices are gradually restarted, with a high daily output, and the supply pressure is large [33]. - **Demand**: It is the off - season for agricultural fertilization, and the industrial demand is weak, but fertilizer exports are growing fast [33]. - **Inventory**: The inventory accumulates, with the factory inventory at 1.065 million tons and the port inventory at 117,000 tons [33]. - **Strategy**: The price range of UR is [1760 - 1790], and pay attention to going long on pullbacks [33]. 3.13 Asphalt - **Market Performance**: No specific recent market performance content mentioned other than the price range in the provided documents. - **Supply**: No specific supply - related content mentioned in the provided documents. - **Demand**: No specific demand - related content mentioned in the provided documents. - **Inventory**: Both social and factory inventories are increasing [1]. - **Strategy**: The price range of BU is [3400 - 3500], and go short on rebounds [1].