Core Viewpoint - The recent decline in PTA prices is attributed to decreasing costs and ample supply in the market, influenced by fluctuating crude oil prices [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - PTA prices have recently dropped due to a combination of lower costs and sufficient supply [1] - The fluctuation in crude oil prices has weakened the cost support for PTA [1] Group 2: Supply Dynamics - Despite some PTA facilities undergoing maintenance, the overall market supply remains stable and does not indicate a tight supply situation [1] - Three PTA plants with capacities of 2.25 million tons, 2.2 million tons, and 4.5 million tons are scheduled to restart in early September, which will mitigate the impact of current maintenance activities [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The short-term outlook for PTA prices is expected to remain weak and volatile [1]

Group 1: Report Information - Report Title: PTA Daily Report [1] - Date: August 27, 2025 [2] Group 2: Market Review and Operational Suggestions - TA2601 closed at 4,870 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan/ton (0.08%), with a settlement price of 4,882 yuan/ton and an increase of 24,436 lots in open interest. TA2509 closed at 4,830 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan/ton, with a trading volume of 106,287 lots, a decrease of 22,438 lots [6] - With the crude oil market showing weak oscillations, PTA is in a state of de - stocking but not short of supply. The polyester film equipment downstream has stopped production, and the polyester operating rate has slightly declined. It is estimated that the PTA market will slightly decline [6] Group 3: Industry News - The US is expected to impose more sanctions on a European country, and Ukraine's attacks on the European country's energy infrastructure may disrupt supply. Crude oil futures in Europe and the US have risen for four consecutive trading days. On August 25, the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures for October 2025 was $64.80 per barrel, up $1.14 (1.79%); Brent crude oil futures for October 2025 settled at $68.80 per barrel, up $1.07 (1.58%) [10] - The price of PX in the Chinese market was estimated at $864 - 866 per ton, up $7 per ton; in the South Korean market, it was estimated at $844 - 846 per ton, up $7 per ton. There is still a possibility that some domestic PX plants may shut down, and the new PTA production capacity on the demand side has been realized, enhancing market participants' confidence in the future, but no transactions were reported on the day [10] - The price of PTA in the East China market was 4,877 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan. The average daily negotiation basis was a discount of 6 yuan/ton against the 2601 futures contract, a decrease of 36 yuan [10]

Group 1 - The PTA futures market is experiencing a downward trend, with the main contract fluctuating between 4770.00 yuan/ton and 4704.00 yuan/ton, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.79% [1] - Supply and demand for PTA remain tight, but price transmission within the industrial chain is hindered, leading to weak purchasing enthusiasm from downstream [1] - The domestic market has entered a low season, and the increase in terminal orders is primarily driven by exports, which may not meet market expectations for future sales [1] Group 2 - Supply recovery is expected this week with the resumption of production from Sichuan Energy Investment and Xinjiang Zhongtai, while polyester production remains high [2] - There is a slight increase in inquiries and orders from downstream weaving manufacturers, indicating a partial increase in domestic and foreign trade orders [2] - PTA industry inventory continues to decrease, with significant reductions in long filament inventory, suggesting a relatively favorable supply-demand situation [2]