| | | | | | | LPG早报 | | | 研究中心能化团队 2025/08/26 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | L P G | | | | | | | | | | | | | 日期 | 华南液化气 | 华东液化 | 山东液化气 | 丙烷CFR华 | 丙烷CIF日 | MB丙烷现 | CP预测合 | | 山东醚后碳四 山东烷基化油 | 纸面进口 | 主力基差 | | | | 气 | | 南 | 本 | 货 | 同价 | | | 利润 | | | 2025/08/1 9 | 4490 | 4390 | 4480 | 563 | 521 | 67 | 515 | 4890 | 7800 | -162 | 638 | | 2025/08/2 0 | 4520 | 4390 | 4480 | 565 | 536 | 69 | 519 | 4890 | 7780 | -144 | 136 | | 2025/08/2 1 | 4520 | 4398 | 4500 | 573 | 5 ...

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The previous rapid decline of PG accelerated the release of weak expectations. Currently, the marginal improvement of fundamentals and relative strength compared to crude oil indicate good realization of this expectation. The downward driving force has faded, but the rebound space is limited. The market may show a near - strong and far - weak pattern during the logistics repair process [11] Group 3: Summary by Related Contents China's LPG Import Structure Changes - During the 2018 - 2020 trade war, US propane exited the Chinese market due to a 20% tariff. By 2024, the proportion of US LPG imports in China reached a record high of 50.9%, and subsequently, trade conflicts led to fluctuations in this proportion. In March 2025, it dropped to 38.7%, and in June, it fell to 12%. It is expected to remain in the range of 35% - 40% in the short term [1][3][4] - After the expectation of a 145% tariff on US LPG in May, there was a rush to import, causing the total LPG import volume to increase after March. In June, the procurement volume declined rapidly, and the proportion of US LPG also decreased significantly [4] - In July, the total domestic import volume is expected to rebound, with the year - on - year decline narrowing from - 21% in June to - 12% in July. The proportion of US LPG in the import volume is expected to further recover to 36% in August [4] US LPG Export Changes - Since 2022, Northeast Asia, centered on China, has become the main destination for US LPG exports. In 2024, Northeast Asia accounted for 50.7% of US LPG exports, with China being the largest export destination at 15.6% [8] - In 2025, after the sharp decline in exports to China, exports to other regions such as Northeast Asia and Europe remained stable. The US redirected its exports to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with the export proportion to these two regions increasing from 9.4% in Q1 to 20.4% in Q2 [8] Market Fundamentals and Outlook - The EIA slightly increased its short - term forecast of natural gas and associated propane production, but the room for further production increase within the year is limited due to weak gas prices. The over - supply pressure remains, but the negative pressure may decline marginally [11] - In August, the Middle East CP was significantly lowered for the first time in a year, indicating the Middle East's attitude to seize the market under over - supply pressure. The previously high PG/crude oil ratio has been restored to a historical neutral level [11] - The low - price PG has stimulated the recovery of terminal demand, and the distorted trade flow has begun to repair. After the recent rapid decline of crude oil, PG has remained relatively stable, with a firm ratio [11]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Report's Core View - The LPG market is expected to continue its weak and volatile consolidation. The supply has increased while the demand is weak, causing the spot price to decline. The PG futures market has rebounded due to the improvement in the international spot market and low valuation. The basis has strengthened, and the monthly spread has fluctuated. The international market is volatile, and the freight rates are high. The PDH - PP production profit has weakened, and the production margins of alkylation oil and MTBE have declined. The port inventory has decreased, the chemical demand has slightly increased, and the refinery output has decreased. The combustion demand is still weak but approaching the end [1] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Daily Data - On August 15, 2025, the propane CFR South China was 4400, the South China LPG was 4410, the East China LPG was 4410, the Shandong LPG was 4420, etc. The daily changes showed that the propane CFR South China increased by 35, the South China LPG increased by 9, etc. The cheapest deliverable was the East China civil LPG at 4410. The FEI and CP first rose and then fell. The PP fluctuated weakly, and the production profit of PP from FEI and CP slightly weakened. The PG futures fluctuated, and the 09 - 10 spread was - 471 (+9). The US - Far East arbitrage window was closed [1] Weekly View - The spot price declined due to increased supply and weak demand, with the cheapest deliverable being East China civil LPG at 4410. The PG futures rebounded because of the improved international spot market and low valuation. The basis strengthened to 539 (+67), and the 9 - 10 spread was - 471 (+9). The warehouse receipt registration volume was 12888 lots (+2709). The international market was volatile, and the freight rates were high. The FEI and CP discounts strengthened significantly. The port inventory decreased by 2.06%, the refinery output decreased by 1.68%, and the refinery inventory increased by 0.07%. The PDH - PP spot profit weakened, and the paper profit fluctuated. The production margins of alkylation oil and MTBE declined. The PDH plant operating rate was 76.33% (+2.49 pct), and the combustion demand was still weak but approaching the end [1]

Core Insights - In the first five months of 2025, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Hubei Province reached 553,000 tons, marking a 40.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with a growth rate 11.0 percentage points higher than 2024, and 42.3 percentage points above the national average [1] - In May 2025 alone, Hubei's LPG production was 109,000 tons, representing a 43.5% increase year-on-year, with a growth rate 20.0 percentage points higher than 2024, and 50.5 percentage points above the national average [2] Monthly Production Analysis - The cumulative LPG production in Hubei for the first five months of 2025 accounted for 2.5% of the national total of 21.9 million tons [1] - In May 2025, Hubei's LPG production constituted 2.6% of the national total of 4.248 million tons [2] Growth Comparison - The growth rate of Hubei's LPG production in the first five months of 2025 was significantly higher than the national average, indicating strong regional performance [1] - The monthly growth in May 2025 also showcased Hubei's robust production capabilities compared to the national figures [2]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The international oil price is expected to decline, with the fourth - quarter Brent crude oil price central falling to around $63 per barrel from $67 per barrel in the third quarter [2] - For precious metals, wait patiently for opportunities to enter the market on dips during the oscillatory trend [3] - Copper prices are difficult to break through effectively, and it is advisable to short on rallies [4] - Aluminum prices will mainly oscillate in the short - term, with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5] - For various commodities, different investment strategies are proposed based on their respective supply - demand and market conditions Summary by Commodity Categories Energy Commodities - **Crude Oil**: The IEA's August report increased supply growth forecasts and slightly decreased demand growth forecasts. The fourth - quarter Brent central may fall to around $63 per barrel from $67 per barrel in the third quarter. There is still upward risk due to potential supply disruptions, but the overall driving force is downward [2] - **Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: In August, the Asian fuel oil market has sufficient arrivals, and the low - sulfur fuel oil market is under pressure due to the expected release of the third - batch quota and weakening costs [18] - **Asphalt**: Supply - demand is expected to tighten marginally. With low inventory, the price has some support, and the recent BU cracking is considered strong [19] - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: Overseas exports are loose, but there is support from increased East Asian chemical procurement. The price has stabilized slightly. The domestic market is in a low - level oscillation [20] Metal Commodities - **Precious Metals**: After the release of the US CPI data, the market fully priced in a Fed rate cut in September. Wait patiently for opportunities to enter the market on dips during the oscillatory trend [3] - **Base Metals** - **Copper**: Chile's refined copper output may increase but the growth rate may fall short of expectations again. It is difficult for copper prices to break through 79,500 yuan, and it is advisable to short on rallies [4] - **Aluminum**: The social inventory of aluminum ingots is accumulating, but the peak may occur in August. The price will mainly oscillate in the short - term, with resistance at 21,000 yuan [5] - **Zinc**: The domestic market has weak demand and increasing supply, and the social inventory may rise further. Wait patiently for short - selling opportunities above 23,500 yuan per ton [8] - **Lead**: The price is in a wide - range oscillation. It is advisable to hold long positions with a stop - loss at 16,600 yuan per ton [9] - **Nickel & Stainless Steel**: The fundamentals of nickel are poor, and it is advisable to actively short during the later stage of the rebound [10] - **Tin**: Selectively go short for the short - term at low prices [11] - **Carbonate Lithium**: The futures price oscillates, and attention should be paid to risk management [12] - **Industrial Silicon**: The self - clearing of production capacity is difficult, and the price is affected by related varieties. Pay attention to the support at 8,300 yuan per ton [13] - **Polysilicon**: The price is expected to operate in the range of 48,000 - 53,000 yuan per ton. It is recommended to short cautiously at the lower end of the range [14] Agricultural Commodities - **Soybean & Palm Oil**: Affected by the rapeseed anti - dumping policy and the US Department of Agriculture's supply - demand report, the short - term price volatility should be enlarged, and attention should be paid to the changes in positions [33] - **Rapeseed & Rapeseed Oil**: The domestic rapeseed and rapeseed oil market is expected to remain relatively strong, and a bullish view is maintained [34] - **Soybean No. 1**: Affected by the rapeseed anti - dumping policy and the US Department of Agriculture's supply - demand report, short - term attention should be paid to the fluctuations of surrounding varieties [35] - **Eggs**: The spot price is stable, and the futures market is in a situation of near - term weakness and long - term strength. Attention should be paid to the demand in the peak season and the progress of capacity elimination [37] - **Cotton**: The US Department of Agriculture's August supply - demand report was bullish. Domestic inventory is decreasing, and it is advisable to buy on dips [38] - **Sugar**: The US sugar price is under pressure, and the domestic sugar price is expected to oscillate [39] - **Apples**: The market's trading focus has shifted to the new - season output estimate. It is advisable to wait and see for now [40] Others - **Grain & Oil Chemicals** - **Urea**: The short - term supply - demand is loose, and the market is likely to oscillate within a range [21] - **Methanol**: The domestic market is strong in the inland and weak in the ports. With the approaching peak - season demand, attention should be paid to macro - sentiment and downstream stocking [22] - **Pure Benzene**: There is an expected seasonal improvement in supply - demand in the second half of the third quarter, and it is advisable to conduct month - spread trading [23] - **Styrene**: The price is in a consolidation pattern, with limited upward and downward movement [24] - **Polypropylene, Plastic & Propylene**: Propylene prices are supported, polyethylene demand is expected to increase, and polypropylene is in a weak - adjustment state [25] - **PVC & Caustic Soda**: PVC prices are expected to oscillate weakly, and caustic soda prices are under pressure at high levels [26] - **PX & PTA**: Affected by oil prices, the prices are falling. PX is expected to have a good valuation in the third quarter [27] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply - demand pressure is alleviating, and short - term performance is weak due to oil prices [28] - **Short - Fiber & Bottle - Chip**: Short - fiber can be considered for long - position allocation in the medium - term, and bottle - chip is under long - term over - capacity pressure [29] - **Financial Products** - **Stock Index**: The market is in an active state, with a positive macro - driving force. It is recommended to increase the allocation of technology - growth sectors and also pay attention to consumption and cyclical sectors [43] - **Treasury Bonds**: The futures are oscillating. The probability of a steeper yield curve is increasing [44]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report [1] Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The spot price center has moved down, with the cheapest deliverable being South China civil LPG at 4380. The PG futures market is running weakly. The basis has strengthened to 606 (+161). The inter - monthly reverse spread has continued to strengthen, with the September - October spread at - 478 (-39). The registered warrants have increased to 10179 lots (+420). The international market fundamentals are loose, with FEI and CP fluctuating and MB weakening. The North Asian - Middle East oil - gas price ratio has declined, and the North American oil - gas price ratio has slightly increased. The internal - external price difference has decreased significantly. The US - Asia arbitrage window has opened. The freight rates from the US Gulf to Japan and the Middle East to the Far East have increased. The waiting time for VLGCs at the Panama Canal has increased but is expected to decline. The FEI - MOPJ spread has significantly narrowed. The naphtha crack spread has strengthened. The PDH spot profit has weakened, while the paper profit has continued to improve. The alkylation oil production gross profit has decreased. The MTBE gas - fractionation etherification gross profit has slightly increased, and the isomerization etherification gross profit has slightly decreased. Fundamentally, the unloading volume has increased, port inventories have risen, factory inventories have decreased by 0.51%, and the commodity volume has increased by 0.57%. The PDH operating rate is 73.84% (+1.21pct). Overall, without fundamental drivers, the market is expected to fluctuate [1] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalog Market Data - From August 7 to August 13, 2025, the prices of South China LPG, East China LPG, and Shandong LPG have shown different degrees of change. The daily change on August 13 shows that South China LPG decreased by 10, Shandong LPG decreased by 20, while East China LPG remained unchanged. The prices of propane CFR South China, propane CIF Japan, MB propane spot, and CP forecast contract price also had corresponding changes. The paper import profit decreased by 7, and the main basis decreased by 12 [1] Wednesday Situation - On Wednesday, the cheapest deliverable was South China civil LPG at 4350. FEI and CP decreased. PP fluctuated weakly. The production profits of PP made from FEI and CP fluctuated, and the CP production cost was lower than that of FEI. The PG futures market fluctuated, and the 09 - 10 month spread was - 473 (+8). The US - Far East arbitrage window was closed [1] Weekly Viewpoints - The spot price center has moved down, and the PG futures market is running weakly. The basis has strengthened, and the inter - monthly reverse spread has continued to strengthen. The registered warrants have increased. The international market fundamentals are loose. The North Asian - Middle East oil - gas price ratio has declined, and the North American oil - gas price ratio has slightly increased. The internal - external price difference has decreased significantly. The US - Asia arbitrage window has opened. The freight rates have increased. The waiting time for VLGCs at the Panama Canal has increased but is expected to decline. The FEI - MOPJ spread has significantly narrowed. The naphtha crack spread has strengthened. The PDH spot profit has weakened, while the paper profit has continued to improve. The alkylation oil production gross profit has decreased. The MTBE gas - fractionation etherification gross profit has slightly increased, and the isomerization etherification gross profit has slightly decreased. Fundamentally, the unloading volume has increased, port inventories have risen, factory inventories have decreased by 0.51%, and the commodity volume has increased by 0.57%. The PDH operating rate is 73.84% (+1.21pct) [1]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoint of the Report - The basis is strong, the futures valuation is low, and there is no fundamental driving force. The overall market is expected to fluctuate mainly [1] Group 3: Summary Based on Relevant Catalogs 1. Price and Data Changes - From August 6 - 12, 2025, the prices of South China LPG, East China LPG, and Shandong LPG showed a downward trend, with the Shandong LPG price dropping by 60 yuan on August 12 compared to the previous day; the propane CFR South China price increased by 5 dollars, and the propane CIF Japan price decreased by 4 dollars. The CP forecast contract price increased by 1 dollar, and the paper import profit decreased by 35 yuan, while the main basis decreased by 27 yuan [1] - On Tuesday, the cheapest deliverable was South China civil LPG at 4360 yuan. FEI and CP increased, PP fluctuated, the production profit of PP made from FEI and CP deteriorated, but the CP production cost was lower than that of FEI. The PG futures strengthened, and the monthly spread decreased, with the latest 09 - 10 spread at - 481 (-7). The US - to - Far - East arbitrage window was closed [1] - The spot price center moved down, with the cheapest deliverable being South China civil LPG at 4380 yuan. The PG futures weakened. The basis strengthened to 606 (+161). The inter - month reverse spread continued to strengthen, with the 9 - 10 monthly spread at 478 (-39). The warrant registration volume was 10179 lots (+420), with Qingdao Yunda decreasing by 35 lots and Wuzhong Dahua increasing by 455 lots [1] - Internationally, the market fundamentals were loose, FEI and CP fluctuated, and MB weakened. The oil - gas price ratio in North Asia and the Middle East decreased, while that in North America increased slightly. The internal - external price difference decreased significantly, with PG - CP at 9.3 (-21) and PG - FEI at - 2.5 (-16). The US - Asia arbitrage window opened. The freight from the US Gulf to Japan was 148 (+16), and that from the Middle East to the Far East was 85 (+11) [1] 2. Weekly Outlook - The waiting time for VLGCs at the Panama Canal increased, possibly due to the peak of container ship arrivals from the previous China - US tariff rush, but it is expected to decrease as the container ship shipments have passed the peak. The FEI - MOPJ spread narrowed significantly to - 38 (+15) [1] - The naphtha crack spread strengthened. The PDH spot profit weakened, while the paper profit continued to improve. The production gross profit of alkylated oil decreased. The MTBE gas - separation etherification gross profit increased slightly, and the isomerization etherification gross profit decreased slightly [1] - Fundamentally, the unloading volume increased, port inventories rose, factory inventories decreased by 0.51%, and the commodity volume increased by 0.57%. The PDH operating rate was 73.84% (+1.21 pct), with Tianjin Bohua resuming operation and Jiangsu Ruiheng restarting, but Binhuausing a fault to stop production for an expected 20 days. Wanda Tianhong is expected to restart next week [1]

Report Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★★★, indicating a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆, suggesting a short - term equilibrium state with poor operability [1] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: ★★★, showing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] - Asphalt: ☆☆☆, meaning a short - term equilibrium state with poor operability [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG): ★★★, representing a clear upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity [1] Core Views - The oil market has a continuous inventory build - up pressure after the peak season, and different energy products have different supply - demand situations and price trends. Investment strategies vary according to the specific conditions of each product [2][3][4][5] Summary by Product Crude Oil - Since the third quarter, global oil inventories have increased by 1.1%, similar to the first and second quarters. The supply - demand surplus in the fourth quarter is expected to double. After the geopolitical risk concerns eased last week, the market focused on the supply - demand bearish expectations. A double - buy strategy for out - of - the - money options of SC2510 is recommended [2] Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - In August, the Asian fuel oil market has sufficient arrivals and weak shipping demand. Singapore's fuel oil inventory remains high. The low - sulfur fuel oil market is under pressure due to the expected third - batch quota release and cost weakening. High - sulfur fuel oil is supported by sanctions on Russia and Iran [3] Asphalt - In August, the profit difference between coking and asphalt has increased steadily, and refineries' willingness to switch to producing residue may rise. Supply pressure is limited, demand is weak but has recovery expectations, and low inventory supports prices. The BU crack is considered strong recently [4] LPG - The overseas export market is loose, but the recovery of East Asian chemical procurement provides support. Import volume has increased in early August. The refinery gas price has room to decline. The market is in a low - level oscillation after initially fulfilling the bearish expectations [5]

Group 1: Report Core View - The PG market is expected to continue its weak and volatile trend due to factors such as weak domestic combustion demand, high port inventory pressure, and a weak international fundamental outlook. Although domestic chemical demand is expected to increase slightly in the short term, the overall situation remains unfavorable [1]. Group 2: Market Data Summary Price Data - On August 8, 2025, the price of South China civil LPG (the cheapest deliverable) was 4380 yuan/ton, with a daily change of -10 yuan/ton. The prices of other regions and related products also showed certain changes, such as a -10 yuan/ton change in East China liquefied gas and a -10 yuan/ton change in Shandong LPG [1]. - The FEI and CP prices decreased, while PP prices fluctuated. The production profit of PP made from FEI and CP improved, and the CP production cost was lower than that of FEI [1]. Market Spread and Position Data - The PG futures market was weak, with the monthly spread continuing to weaken. The 09 - 10 spread was -468 (-7), and the 9 - 10 spread was -439 (-18) [1]. - The basis of the main contract (moved to the 09 contract) strengthened to 445 (+79) [1]. - The number of registered warehouse receipts decreased by 45 to 9759 lots, with 20 lots decreased in Qingdao Yunda and 25 lots decreased in Ningbo Baidinian [1]. International Market and Cost Data - The US - Far East arbitrage window was closed, while the US - Asia arbitrage window was open [1]. - The August CP official price decreased, with propane at $520/ton (down $55/ton from last month) and butane at $490/ton (down $55/ton from last month). The estimated landed cost of propane was about 4327 yuan/ton, and that of butane was about 4090 yuan/ton [1]. Regional Spread Data - The PG - CP spread was 30 (-13), the FEI - MB spread was 159 (+3), the FEI - CP spread was 5 (+0.5), and the FEI - MOPJ spread was -53 (-5) [1]. Fundamental Data - In terms of fundamentals, the arrival volume increased, port inventories accumulated, factory inventories decreased slightly, and the commodity volume rebounded slightly [1]. - The spot profit of PDH - made PP fluctuated, while the paper profit continued to improve. The profits of other downstream devices decreased [1]. - The PDH operating rate was 72.63% (-0.5 pct). Although Liaoning Jinfa resumed production, Tianjin Bohua shut down due to a malfunction and is expected to restart next week, along with Jiangsu Ruiheng [1].

Investment Rating of the Report The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Gold prices are trending upward with strong performance, influenced by the risk - aversion sentiment due to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs by the US. The potential US tariff on Swiss gold imports has significantly increased the premium of COMEX gold over London gold. The short - term trend of the US dollar is weak. The US stock index futures face the need for more data to verify the intensification of economic downward pressure, and there is a risk of correction at the current level. The bond market is in a favorable period in early August, but the upward rhythm is relatively tortuous. For various commodities, their prices are affected by factors such as supply - demand relationships, policies, and international situations [14][19][23][31]. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Comments 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US allows 401(k) investors to invest in alternative assets. Trump nominates a new Fed governor. China's gold reserves increased by 1.86 tons in July. Gold prices are trending upward, and there are arbitrage opportunities due to the widening regional price difference [12][13][14]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - Miran is nominated as a Fed governor by Trump. The US dollar is expected to weaken in the short term [18][19]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Trump nominates Stephen Miran as a Fed governor. The risk in the job market has increased, and inflation expectations have risen in July. The possibility of a Fed rate cut within the year has increased in the short term, but the long - term independence of the Fed is affected. Attention should be paid to the risk of correction [21][22][23]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - China's import and export data in July exceeded expectations. It is recommended to allocate various stock indices evenly [25][27][28]. 1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted reverse repurchase operations. China's import and export data in July exceeded expectations. The sustainability of strong export growth is questionable. The bond market is in a favorable period in early August, but the upward rhythm is tortuous, and the timing of going long should be carefully grasped [29][30][31]. 2. Commodity News and Comments 2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - China imported 1166.6 million tons of soybeans in July. ANEC expects Brazil to export 815 million tons of soybeans in August. US soybean exports were better than expected, and CBOT soybeans stopped falling and stabilized. The supply in China may tighten in the fourth quarter if no US soybeans are purchased. The operating center of soybean meal futures prices is expected to move up [33][35][37]. 2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - China imported 53.4 million tons of edible vegetable oil in July. The oil market is expected to maintain a strong - side oscillating trend. It is not recommended to enter the market today, and existing long positions can be held [39]. 2.3 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The excavator monthly operation rate in July was 56.7%. The inventory of five major steel products increased this week, suppressing the market. Steel prices are driven by policies, but it is difficult for spot prices to rise. It is recommended to be cautious about market rallies [40][41][42]. 2.4 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The operating rate of the corn starch industry increased, and inventory accumulated again. The supply - demand situation does not support the strengthening of the rice - flour price difference, and the regional price difference may be unfavorable to the 09 contract [44][45]. 2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The northern port inventory is similar to that of the same period last year. The inventory of deep - processing enterprises decreased, and consumption slightly increased. It is recommended to hold new - crop short positions and pay attention to the weather [47][48][49]. 2.6 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The price of steam coal in the northern port market was strong on August 7. The coal price is expected to remain strong in the short term, but it is difficult to continue to rebound. Attention should be paid to the change in daily consumption in mid - August [49]. 2.7 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - China imported 10462.3 million tons of iron ore and its concentrates in July. The ore price is expected to be weakly oscillating in the short term [50][51]. 2.8 Agricultural Products (Cotton) - India's cotton planting area in the 25/26 season is 1058.7 million hectares. Vietnamese textile enterprises have weak restocking intentions. Textile and clothing exports declined in July. Zhengzhou cotton is expected to have limited room for further decline in the short term and may rebound [52][53][54]. 2.9 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The online auction price of coking coal in Jinzhong Lingshi market increased. The coking coal market has strong speculation sentiment due to policy and inspection factors, and the impact on the fundamentals depends on further policies [58][59]. 2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Alumina) - A large - scale alumina enterprise in Guangxi postponed the maintenance of a roasting furnace to August 16. The alumina futures price is expected to be weakly oscillating, and it is recommended to wait and see [60][61]. 2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - Jingao's project is under pre - approval publicity. The spot transaction price has increased, and the polysilicon price is expected to operate between 45000 - 57000 yuan/ton in the short term. A strategy of selling out - of - the - money put options can be considered [62][63][64]. 2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The social inventory of industrial silicon increased by 0.7 million tons. The supply may increase slightly in August, and the balance sheet may still show inventory reduction. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long at 8000 - 8500 yuan/ton [65][67]. 2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - China's copper import volume increased in July. A copper mine accident in Chile affected production. The macro - sentiment is favorable to copper prices in the short term, but inventory accumulation suppresses the market. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and pay attention to the internal - external reverse arbitrage strategy [68][70][71]. 2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - LME nickel inventory decreased by 240 tons on August 7. The nickel price is difficult to decline deeply in the short term. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term band opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities at high prices [73][74][75]. 2.15 Non - ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Australia will invest in a lithium project. The demand is strong in August, and the supply risk remains. It is recommended to wait and see before the risk event is resolved and take profit on the 9 - 11 reverse arbitrage [76][77]. 2.16 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - Pan American Silver's lead concentrate production increased in the second quarter. The lead price has cost support at the bottom. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of going long at low prices and wait and see for arbitrage [78][79]. 2.17 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Pan American Silver's zinc concentrate production increased in the second quarter. The zinc price may continue to rise in the short term. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading and pay attention to the medium - term positive arbitrage opportunity [80][81][82]. 2.18 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - China's LPG weekly commodity volume increased slightly, and the inventory situation changed. The fundamentals are weak, and attention should be paid to the behavior of factory warehouses [83][84]. 2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emission) - The CEA price is oscillating. It is recommended to buy on dips cautiously for enterprises with quota demand [85][86]. 2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of liquid caustic soda in Shandong decreased, and the inventory increased. The downward space of caustic soda is limited [87][88][89]. 2.21 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp is stable. The pulp market is expected to be weakly oscillating in the short term [91]. 2.22 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC powder market is locally weak. The PVC price is expected to oscillate in the short term due to cost support from coal [92][93]. 2.23 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - PX supply may increase, and PTA is in a loss. PX may accumulate inventory in August - September, and the market is expected to oscillate in the short term [93][94]. 2.24 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The operating rate in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has been adjusted locally. The downstream is still in the off - season, and the PTA market is expected to oscillate in the short term [95][96][97]. 2.25 Energy and Chemicals (Styrene) - A new styrene device of Jingbo has produced qualified products. The styrene market is expected to oscillate at the current price [99]. 2.26 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The inventory of soda ash manufacturers increased. In the medium term, a strategy of short - selling at high prices can be considered for soda ash [100]. 2.27 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The inventory of float glass manufacturers increased. The glass price is expected to oscillate. It is recommended to be cautious in single - side trading and focus on arbitrage [101][102]. 2.28 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - China's import and export data from January to July was released. The container freight rate is expected to be weakly oscillating, and attention should be paid to the opportunity of short - selling on rebounds [103][104].