1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The pulp market is expected to continue its weak and volatile trend in the short term. Supply - side pressure is difficult to ease quickly, with increasing imports and slow inventory reduction at ports. The demand side has certain rigid support but lacks obvious growth momentum [102]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Industry News - As of September 25, 2025, the pulp inventory at Changshu Port was 452,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 56,000 tons (11.0%); at Qingdao Port, it was 1.425 million tons, a decrease of 7,000 tons (0.5%); at Gaolan Port, it was 41,000 tons, a decrease of 8,000 tons (16.3%). The total inventory of mainstream ports was 2.033 million tons, a decrease of 79,000 tons (3.7%) [5][6]. - In August 2025, the import volume of bleached softwood pulp was 614,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.0% and a year - on - year decrease of 10.1%. The cumulative import volume for the year was 5.74 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 1.4%. The import volume of bleached hardwood pulp was 1.258 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.9% and a year - on - year decrease of 1.4%. The cumulative import volume for the year was 11.152 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 10.7% [6][7]. 3.2 Market Data 3.2.1 Market Trends - On September 26, 2025, the basis for Silver Star was 634 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 0.32% and a year - on - year increase of 89.82%; the basis for Russian Needle was 184 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 1.10% and a year - on - year increase of 258.62%; the Silver Star - Russian Needle spread was 450 yuan/ton, with no week - on - week or year - on - year change [16]. - The 11 - 01 month spread was - 256 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 14.09%; the 01 - 05 month spread was - 24 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 33.33% [21]. 3.3 Fundamental Data 3.3.1 Price - The spread between softwood and hardwood pulp was stable. On September 26, 2025, the spread between Silver Star and Goldfish was 1,430 yuan/ton, with no week - on - week change and a year - on - year increase of 3.62%; the spread between Russian Needle and Goldfish was 980 yuan/ton, with no week - on - week change and a year - on - year increase of 5.38% [28]. - The import profit of softwood and hardwood pulp decreased. On September 26, 2025, the import profit of softwood pulp (Silver Star) was - 58 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3.38% and a year - on - year decrease of 394.60%; the import profit of hardwood pulp (Star) was - 171.70 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 0.86% and a year - on - year decrease of 294.01% [31]. - The prices of different types of pulp showed different trends. On September 26, 2025, the prices of softwood pulp such as Silver Star, Kalip, and Northwood were 5,650 yuan/ton, 5,800 yuan/ton, and 6,050 yuan/ton respectively, with no week - on - week change; the prices of hardwood pulp such as Goldfish, Star, and Bird were 4,220 yuan/ton, 4,250 yuan/ton, and 4,200 yuan/ton respectively, with no week - on - week change [34][38]. 3.3.2 Supply - The wood chip purchase price in East China was generally stable, with a slight decrease in the purchase price of poplar chips by Champion Paper [43]. - The price of domestic chemimechanical pulp decreased slightly this week, the price of hardwood pulp was stable, and the supply increased. On September 25, 2025, the daily average price of domestic chemimechanical pulp was 3,825 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 0.22%; the weekly output of domestic hardwood pulp was 131,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.34% [47][49]. - In July 2025, the European port inventory decreased slightly month - on - month, and the global pulp out - port volume increased seasonally month - on - month but was relatively low year - on - year [52]. - The W20 softwood pulp shipment volume was at a low level with high inventory, while the hardwood pulp shipment volume remained high, but the inventory days continued to decline [54]. - In July 2025, the export volume of softwood pulp from Canada, Finland, Chile, and the United States to China increased significantly month - on - month, and in August, the export volume of Chilean softwood pulp to China decreased month - on - month [58]. - In July 2025, the export volume of hardwood pulp from Brazil, Indonesia, Uruguay, and Chile increased month - on - month, and in August, the export volume of Brazilian hardwood pulp to China decreased seasonally month - on - month, while the export volume of Uruguayan hardwood pulp to China increased significantly [62]. - In August 2025, China's total pulp import volume decreased, with softwood pulp down 5.01% month - on - month, hardwood pulp down 6.92% month - on - month, and chemimechanical pulp down 27.41% month - on - month [66]. 3.3.3 Demand - The price of offset paper was weakly sorted this week. The supply was sufficient, but the downstream demand was weak, and the market was in a stalemate [70]. - The average price of coated paper was slightly adjusted. The supply increased, but the consumption was still sluggish due to the macro - environment and electronic media impact [74]. - The supply and demand of white cardboard both showed an upward trend. The large manufacturers planned to increase the order - taking price by 100 yuan/ton in October, and the market low - price increased [78]. - The market of tissue paper was flat, the terminal demand was weak, and the industry's overall operating rate remained low [82]. - In August 2025, the retail sales in the pulp terminal demand area recovered slightly seasonally month - on - month, and the year - on - year growth of cultural office supplies, daily necessities, and books and magazines was significant [86]. 3.3.4 Inventory - On September 26, 2025, the warehouse receipt quantity of pulp (warehouse) was 226,100 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.15% and a year - on - year decrease of 44.18%; the warehouse receipt quantity of pulp (factory) was 9,200 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 49.34% and a year - on - year decrease of 66.47% [89]. - The port inventory was at a medium - low level within the year, and the inventory of domestic mainstream ports showed a destocking trend this period [98].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The crude oil market is affected by factors such as Fed rate - cut expectations, Sino - US trade negotiations, and geopolitical issues. Short - term oil prices are expected to be volatile [1][2]. - The asphalt market has a complex supply - demand situation. With increasing supply and weak pre - holiday demand, the spot price is expected to be weak, and the futures price is expected to be weak and volatile [3][4]. - The fuel oil market has different trends for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils. High - sulfur fuel oil is under pressure from high inventory, while low - sulfur fuel oil has increasing supply and weak demand [5][6]. - The PX & PTA market has a tight balance in the short - term, but the supply is expected to increase in the medium - term, and the price is affected by macro and cost factors [8][9]. - The ethylene glycol market has an expected increase in supply and a weakening demand, with a risk of inventory accumulation [11][12]. - The short - fiber market is expected to be volatile and strong in the short - term due to rising raw material prices, but the processing fee is expected to remain low [13][14]. - The PR (bottle - chip) market is expected to be volatile and strong in the short - term due to rising raw material prices, and the processing fee is expected to fluctuate at a low level [14][15]. - The pure benzene and styrene market has different supply - demand situations. Pure benzene supply is expected to increase, and the price is expected to be volatile; styrene supply is expected to increase, and the price is under pressure [16][17]. - The propylene market has an increasing supply and weak downstream demand, and the price is recommended to be short - sold on rebounds [19][20]. - The plastic and PP market has a short - term price volatility due to rising oil prices and a medium - term bearish outlook [21][23]. - The PVC market has a large inventory pressure, and the supply is expected to increase while the demand is weak, with a bearish outlook in the short - and medium - term [23][26]. - The caustic soda market is in a state of weak reality and strong expectation. The short - term is weak, and the medium - term is expected to be long after a sufficient correction [28][29]. - The soda ash market is expected to be stable before the holiday and weak after the holiday, affected by factors such as supply, demand, and inventory [31][32]. - The glass market is expected to be volatile before the holiday, affected by factors such as production, inventory, and demand [34][36]. - The methanol market has an increasing supply and a high port inventory, and the price rebound is limited [39]. - The urea market is expected to be volatile in the short - term, affected by factors such as supply, demand, and export [40][41]. - The log market has a weak supply - demand situation, and the price can be slightly long - tried near the integer level [43]. - The pulp market has a high port inventory and weak demand, and the price can be slightly long - bought at the low point of last week [44][46]. - The offset printing paper market has a slight increase in supply and weak demand, and the price of the 01 contract can be short - sold near the lower limit of the spot price [47][48]. - The natural rubber and 20 - number rubber market has different trends for different types of rubber, and the trading strategies vary for different contracts [49][51]. - The butadiene rubber market has a decreasing capacity utilization rate, and the price of the 11 - contract can be short - tried [52][54]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: WTI2511 contract settled at $64.98, down $0.01 (- 0.02%); Brent2511 contract settled at $69.42, up $0.11 (+ 0.16%); SC2511 contract rose 6.6 to 488.9 yuan/barrel, and rose 2.2 to 491.1 yuan/barrel at night [1]. - **Related News**: A new Fed governor called for significant rate cuts, but other colleagues advocated caution. US initial jobless claims decreased, and investors thought it did not support further rate cuts. Sino - US trade negotiations made progress, and the Russia - Ukraine geopolitical situation affected oil prices [1][2]. - **Logic Analysis**: Sino - US trade negotiations improved the macro - sentiment, and the Russia - Ukraine geopolitical situation increased the risk premium. The short - term oil price is expected to be volatile, with the Brent main contract operating in the range of $67.5 - 69 per barrel [2]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be volatile, with the Brent main contract operating in the range of $67.5 - 69 per barrel; gasoline and diesel crack spreads are weak; options are on hold [2]. Asphalt - **Market Review**: BU2511 closed at 3440 points (+ 0.41%) at night, and BU2512 closed at 3386 points (+ 0.39%) at night. The spot price in Shandong, East China, and South China remained stable [3]. - **Related News**: In the Shandong market, rising crude oil prices and reduced rainfall increased demand, but the supply - demand pattern did not change significantly. In the Yangtze River Delta market, pre - holiday project rush increased demand, but low - price resources from some merchants affected the price. In the South China market, typhoon and rainfall affected sales, but the expected reduction in production in October supported the price [3]. - **Logic Analysis**: The domestic asphalt plant operating rate increased, the refinery inventory increased, and the social inventory decreased. The high - level oil price supported the cost, but the pre - holiday demand was weak. The short - term spot price is expected to be weak, and the futures price is expected to be weak and volatile [4]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be range - bound; the asphalt - crude oil spread is expected to be weak; sell out - of - the - money call options on BU2512 [4][5]. Fuel Oil - **Market Review**: FU01 contract closed at 2893 (+ 0.35%) at night, and LU11 closed at 3455 (+ 0.58%) at night. The Singapore paper - cargo market had different month - spreads for high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils [5]. - **Related News**: The ARA fuel oil inventory decreased, and the Singapore fuel oil inventory decreased. The high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil spot windows had no or few transactions [6]. - **Logic Analysis**: Russian energy facilities were attacked, but the refineries and transportation facilities recovered. The high - sulfur fuel oil supply increased, and the demand decreased. The low - sulfur fuel oil supply increased, and the demand had no specific driver [6][7]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: FU main contract is expected to be strongly volatile, and LU near - month contract is expected to be range - bound with crude oil; consider widening the LU01 - FU01 spread; sell out - of - the - money call options on FU01 [8]. PX & PTA - **Market Review**: PX2511 main contract closed at 6674 (+ 72/+ 1.09%) during the day and 6636 (- 38/- 0.57%) at night; TA601 main contract closed at 4678 (+ 52/+ 1.12%) during the day and 4652 (- 26/- 0.56%) at night. The PX spot price increased, and the PTA basis was stable [8]. - **Related News**: The PTA and polyester operating rates changed. The PTA production and sales increased [9]. - **Logic Analysis**: The PX supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to be stable. The PTA supply is expected to increase slightly in October, and the demand is expected to be stable. The price is affected by macro and cost factors [9][10]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term price is expected to be strong due to rising oil prices and market sentiment, and medium - term price is recommended to be short - sold on highs; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [10]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Review**: EG2601 main contract closed at 4246 (+ 12/+ 0.28%) and 4224 (- 22/- 0.52%) at night. The spot basis was stable [10][11]. - **Related News**: The ethylene glycol production and sales changed, and the operating rate decreased [11]. - **Logic Analysis**: The supply is expected to increase due to planned maintenance and new device commissioning, and the demand is expected to be weak. The market is expected to be loose, and there is a risk of inventory accumulation [12]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be weak and volatile; arbitrage is on hold; sell call options [12]. Short - Fiber - **Market Review**: PF2511 main contract closed at 6372 (+ 76/+ 1.21%) during the day and 6326 (- 46/- 0.72%) at night. The spot price in different regions was stable or slightly increased [12][13]. - **Related News**: The polyester production and sales increased, and the terminal operating rate increased [13]. - **Logic Analysis**: The short - fiber processing fee fluctuated narrowly. The raw material price increase and terminal operating rate increase promoted inventory reduction, but the terminal cash flow was in deficit, and the processing fee was expected to remain low [14]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be strong and volatile in the short - term; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [14]. PR (Bottle - Chip) - **Market Review**: PR2511 main contract closed at 5840 (+ 56/+ 0.97%) and 5808 (- 32/- 0.55%) at night. The spot market had a good trading atmosphere [14]. - **Related News**: The bottle - chip factory export price increased slightly [14]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream terminal bid for next - year's first - quarter orders, a bottle - chip device was under maintenance, and the operating rate decreased. The inventory was expected to decrease, and the processing fee was expected to fluctuate at a low level [15]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be strong and volatile in the short - term; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [15]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Review**: BZ2503 main contract closed at 5922 (+ 15/+ 0.25%) during the day and 5894 (- 28/- 0.47%) at night; EB2511 main contract closed at 6958 (+ 30/+ 0.43%) during the day and 6927 (- 31/- 0.45%) at night. The pure benzene spot price increased slightly, and the styrene port inventory increased [16]. - **Related News**: The pure benzene and styrene production and sales and operating rates changed [17]. - **Logic Analysis**: The pure benzene supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to be stable. The styrene supply is expected to increase, and the demand is expected to decrease. The price is affected by inventory and downstream demand [17][18]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term price is expected to be strong due to geopolitical and macro factors, and medium - term price is recommended to be short - sold on highs; long pure benzene and short styrene in arbitrage; options are on hold [18]. Propylene - **Market Review**: PL2601 main contract closed at 6372 (+ 15/+ 0.24%) and 6371 (- 1/- 0.02%) at night. The spot price in different regions remained stable [18][19]. - **Related News**: The domestic propylene operating rate increased [19]. - **Logic Analysis**: The propane market entered the peak season, and the demand for PDH devices was expected to increase. The propylene supply increased due to device restart, and the market was loose. The downstream product profit was poor, and the load increase was limited [19][20]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is recommended to short - sell on rebounds; arbitrage is on hold; sell put options [21]. Plastic and PP - **Market Review**: The LLDPE market price partially weakened, and the PP spot price in different regions was stable or slightly changed. The linear futures increased slightly [21]. - **Related News**: The PE and PP maintenance ratios decreased, and the operating rates changed. The downstream industry operating rates increased slightly [21][22]. - **Logic Analysis**: The downstream demand was in the peak season, and the pre - holiday inventory was concerned. The supply was expected to increase due to reduced maintenance and new device commissioning. The near - term cost increase supported the price, and the medium - term price was recommended to be short - sold on highs [23]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term price is expected to be volatile, and medium - term price is recommended to be short - sold on highs; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [23]. PVC - **Market Review**: The PVC spot price was strong and volatile, and the futures price was also strong and volatile. The trading was light [23]. - **Related News**: The PVC production enterprise capacity utilization rate increased, the预售 volume increased slightly, the factory inventory increased, and the social inventory increased [24][25]. - **Logic Analysis**: The PVC inventory was at a high level, and the supply was expected to increase due to new device commissioning. The demand was weak due to the real - estate market weakness, and the export was expected to decrease. The short - and medium - term outlook was bearish [26]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is bearish in the short - and medium - term; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [26]. Caustic Soda - **Market Review**: The caustic soda spot price in different regions remained stable [26]. - **Related News**: The caustic soda production enterprise capacity utilization rate increased, and the inventory increased [28]. - **Logic Analysis**: The caustic soda market was in a state of weak reality and strong expectation. The short - term was affected by inventory and price reduction, and the medium - term was expected to be long after a sufficient correction [28]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: short - term is weak, and medium - term is long after a sufficient correction; arbitrage is on hold; options are on hold [29]. Soda Ash - **Market Review**: The soda ash futures 01 contract closed at 1315 yuan (+ 8/+ 0.6%) during the day and 1306 yuan (- 9/- 0.7%) at night. The spot price in different regions changed slightly [29][31]. - **Related News**: The soda ash production, inventory, and profit changed. The market was weak and stable [32]. - **Logic Analysis**: The soda ash supply was at a high level, and the demand was stable. The price was affected by inventory, downstream demand, and policy. The price was expected to be stable before the holiday and weak after the holiday [32]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: stable before the holiday and weak after the holiday; long glass and short soda ash in short - term arbitrage; options are on hold [32][34]. Glass - **Market Review**: The glass futures 01 contract closed at 1270 yuan (+ 33/+ 2.67%) and 1264 yuan (- 6/- 0.47%) at night. The spot price in different regions increased [34][35]. - **Related News**: The glass production, inventory, and profit changed. The market trading atmosphere was good [34][35]. - **Logic Analysis**: The glass production increased slightly, and the inventory decreased. The price was affected by production, inventory, and demand. The price was expected to be volatile before the holiday [36]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading is expected to be volatile before the holiday; long glass and short soda ash in short - term arbitrage; options are on hold [36][37]. Methanol - **Market Review**: The methanol futures closed at 2341 (- 16/- 0.68%). The spot price in different regions was stable [38]. - **Related News**: The methanol production increased, and the device capacity utilization rate increased [39]. - **Logic Analysis**: The international device operating rate decreased, and the import recovered. The domestic supply was loose due to the end of autumn maintenance. The port inventory increased rapidly. The price rebound was limited due to supply and inventory [39]. - **Trading Strategies**: Unilateral trading: stop loss on short positions; arbitrage is on hold; sell call options [40]. Urea - **Market Review**: The urea futures closed at 1674 (+ 1/+ 0.06%). The spot price was stable with small changes [40]. - **Related News**: The urea production and operating rate changed [40]. - **Logic Analysis**: The urea supply was loose, and the demand was weak. The export had a certain

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The pulp fundamentals still show no signs of recovery, with no significant reduction in pulp port inventories and the number of warehouse receipts. The pulp futures are expected to fluctuate, and an 11 - 1 reverse spread is recommended [5][6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On September 25, 2025, SP2601 was 5314 with a daily increase of 0.34% and a weekly decrease of 0.15%; SP2511 was 5060 with a daily increase of 0.32% and a weekly increase of 0.92%; SP2505 was 5328 with a daily increase of 0.30% and a weekly decrease of 0.34% [5]. - **Spot Prices**: Coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5650, Russian Needle was 5200; Broad - leaf pulp Goldfish was 4220, all with no daily or weekly changes [5]. - **Outer - disk Quotes**: Chilean Silver Star decreased by 2.78% to 700 dollars; Japanese quotes increased by 3.92% to 530 dollars; Chilean Venus remained unchanged at 590 dollars [5]. - **Import Costs**: Chilean Silver Star decreased by 2.75% to 5721; Brazilian Goldfish increased by 3.87% to 4344; Chilean Venus remained unchanged at 4830 [5]. Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In August 2025, coniferous pulp imports were 61.4 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 4.95%; broad - leaf pulp imports were 125.8 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.88%. The pulp shipment volume to China in August was 162 tons, a 4.50% increase [5]. - **Production**: Domestic broad - leaf pulp production on September 25, 2025, was 23.8 tons; chemimechanical pulp production was 22.3 tons [5]. - **Inventory**: As of September 25, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 203.3 tons, a decrease of 7.9 tons from the previous period, a 3.7% decrease. The futures delivery warehouse inventory was 23.5 tons [5]. - **Demand**: On September 25, 2025, double - offset paper production was 21.00 tons; coated paper production was 8.50 tons; tissue paper production was 28.07 tons; white cardboard production was 35.90 tons [5]. Valuation Data - **Basis**: On September 25, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 140 with a quantile level of 0.867; the Silver Star basis was 590 with a quantile level of 0.86 [5]. - **Import Profit**: Coniferous pulp Silver Star had an import profit of - 71 with a quantile level of 0.497; broad - leaf pulp Goldfish had an import profit of - 124 with a quantile level of 0.523 [5]. Market Analysis - **Supply Side**: Arauco's September quotes showed a decrease in coniferous pulp outer - disk quotes and an increase in broad - leaf pulp quotes [5]. - **Demand Side**: Current paper product demand is stable, prices have not rebounded significantly, and the positive impact of the "Golden September and Silver October" on pulp demand has not been reflected [5]. - **Inventory Side**: As of September 25, 2025, the pulp inventory showed a de - stocking trend [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: Neutral [3] - Sugar: Neutral [6] - Pulp: Neutral [8] 2. Core Views - Cotton: The global cotton inventory is at a near - four - year low, and the supply - demand outlook for the new US cotton season is expected to improve. US cotton has support but short - term upside is limited. In China, the cotton de - stocking speed is fast, and the supply is tight at the end of the year. However, the new - year production increase expectation and hedging pressure during the new flower listing stage need attention [2] - Sugar: The global sugar market is expected to have a supply surplus in the 2025/26 season. Brazilian sugar supply is strong, and the domestic sugar market has sufficient supply in the short term with downward - driven fundamentals [4][5] - Pulp: Overseas pulp mills' production cut and price increase plans have a certain impact on market sentiment, but the overall supply pressure remains. Domestic supply is loose, and weak demand is the core factor suppressing pulp prices [7] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Cotton Market News and Important Data - Futures: The closing price of the cotton 2601 contract was 13,530 yuan/ton, down 25 yuan/ton (- 0.18%) from the previous day. - Spot: The Xinjiang arrival price of 3128B cotton was 15,030 yuan/ton, up 6 yuan/ton; the national average price was 15,083 yuan/ton, up 21 yuan/ton. - US cotton: In the week ending September 18, 2025/26 US upland cotton weekly signing was 1.95 tons, a 54% week - on - week decrease; weekly shipments were 3.11 tons, a 14% week - on - week increase [1] Market Analysis - International: The September USDA report adjusted up global cotton production and consumption, and adjusted down the beginning and ending inventories. The US cotton supply - demand situation is expected to improve, but short - term upside is limited due to slow export sales. - Domestic: The domestic cotton de - stocking speed is fast, and the commercial inventory is at a low level. The supply is tight at the end of the year, and demand improves marginally, but the new - year production increase expectation and hedging pressure during the new flower listing stage are concerns [2] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. Cotton prices still have some support before the large - scale listing of new cotton, but there may be a decline during the new cotton listing period. In the long term, the supply - demand situation is not expected to be too loose [3] Sugar Market News and Important Data - Futures: The closing price of the sugar 2601 contract was 5485 yuan/ton, down 12 yuan/ton (- 0.22%) from the previous day. - Spot: The sugar spot price in Nanning, Guangxi was 5780 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Kunming, Yunnan was 5810 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton. - Forecast: The 2025/26 global sugar market is expected to have a 2.77 - million - ton supply surplus, with an expected production of 197.5 million tons and consumption of 194.7 million tons [4] Market Analysis - International: Brazilian sugar supply is strong, and the northern hemisphere has a production increase expectation. - Domestic: The domestic sugar market has sufficient supply in the short term due to high imports and the start of beet sugar production, and the fundamental driving force is downward [5] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. The Zheng sugar price may have limited downside due to cost support and may rebound in the short term, but a bearish view is taken in the medium term [6] Pulp Market News and Important Data - Futures: The closing price of the pulp 2511 contract was 5060 yuan/ton, up 16 yuan/ton (+ 0.32%) from the previous day. - Spot: The spot price of Chilean Silver Star softwood pulp in Shandong was 5610 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of Russian softwood pulp was 5110 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton. - Market: The price of imported wood pulp was mostly stable, with some fluctuations. The price of imported softwood pulp in some regions increased by 10 - 20 yuan/ton, and the price of imported natural pulp in Shandong decreased by 50 yuan/ton [6] Market Analysis - Supply: Overseas softwood pulp mills' production cut and price increase plans boosted market sentiment, but the actual transactions in September were poor, and the overall supply pressure remains. Domestic imports decreased in the third quarter, but port de - stocking was slower than expected. - Demand: Weak demand in Europe, America, and China is the core factor suppressing pulp prices. The downstream paper mills' raw material procurement is cautious [7] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. The pulp price may continue to fluctuate at a low level due to insufficient fundamental improvement and the pressure of the near - month contract [8]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The pulp fundamentals still show no signs of repair, with no significant reduction in pulp port inventories and the number of warehouse receipts. Pulp futures are expected to fluctuate [5]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On September 24, 2025, SP2601 was priced at 5296, up 0.46% day - on - day and down 0.97% week - on - week; SP2511 was 5044, up 0.72% day - on - day and up 0.04% week - on - week; SP2505 was 5312, up 0.45% day - on - day and down 1.04% week - on - week [5]. - **Spot Prices**: Coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5650, unchanged day - on - day and week - on - week; Russian Needle was 5200, unchanged day - on - day and down 0.95% week - on - week; Hardwood pulp Goldfish was 4220, unchanged day - on - day and week - on - week [5]. - **Outer - disk Quotes (USD)**: Chilean Silver Star was 700, down from 720 last period, a 2.78% decrease; Japanese pulp was 530, up from 510, a 3.92% increase; Chilean Venus was 590, unchanged [5]. - **Import Costs**: Chilean Silver Star was 5721, down from 5884, a 2.75% decrease; Brazilian Goldfish was 4344, up from 4182, a 3.87% increase; Chilean Venus was 4830, unchanged [5]. Pulp Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In August 2025, coniferous pulp imports were 61.4 tons, down 4.95% from July; hardwood pulp imports were 125.8 tons, down 6.88% from July. The pulp shipment volume to China in July 2025 was 158 tons, a 23% year - on - year increase [5]. - **Inventory**: As of September 18, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 211.2 tons, up 5.0 tons from the previous period, a 2.4% increase. The futures delivery warehouse inventory was 24.4 tons [5]. - **Demand**: The production of finished paper remained relatively stable. For example, double - offset paper production was 20.90 tons on September 18, 2025 [5]. Pulp Valuation Data - **Basis**: On September 24, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 156, with a quantile level of 0.876; the Silver Star basis was 606, with a quantile level of 0.868 [5]. - **Import Profit**: Coniferous pulp Silver Star had an import profit of - 71, with a quantile level of 0.497; hardwood pulp Goldfish had an import profit of - 124, with a quantile level of 0.523 [5]. Market Situation - **Supply Side**: Chile's Arauco Company's September quotes showed a decrease in coniferous pulp outer - disk quotes and an increase in hardwood pulp quotes [5]. - **Demand Side**: Current paper product demand remained stable, with no obvious rebound in paper prices, and the positive impact of the "Golden September and Silver October" on pulp demand was not yet reflected [5]. - **Inventory Side**: As of September 18, 2025, the pulp inventory in mainstream Chinese ports showed a narrow - range accumulation trend [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Views of the Report - The report presents a comprehensive analysis of various sectors including finance, commodities, and shipping, providing insights into market trends, news events, and investment suggestions for different assets [1][2][3][4][5] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - US new home sales in August reached an annualized 800,000 units, significantly above expectations. The US and EU finalized a 15% tariff agreement, leading to a gold price correction of over 1% and a strong rise in the US dollar index [12][13] - Short - term gold prices face a correction risk due to profit - taking, and investors are advised to reduce positions before the holiday [14] 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - Intel is seeking investment and cooperation from Apple, and the US has officially lowered tariffs on EU cars. Fed official Daly's remarks indicate uncertainty in future interest rate cuts [15][16][17] - While there may be short - term disturbances due to valuation concerns, an overall bullish approach is recommended [18] 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - US Dollar Index) - South Korea's president met with the US Treasury Secretary, and the UK central bank has internal policy differences. The US has reduced tariffs on EU cars to 15%, and the US dollar is expected to trade in a short - term range [20][21] 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - Eight departments jointly issued a document to promote digital consumption, and Alibaba plans to invest 380 billion yuan in AI infrastructure. The STAR Market has strengthened, driving the broader market up. The current market is rising on low volume, and investors are advised to take partial profits [22][23][24] 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank will conduct a 600 - billion - yuan MLF operation and a 401.5 - billion - yuan 7 - day reverse repurchase operation. The bond market has declined due to tightened liquidity and rising stock markets. A strategy of holding a steepening curve is recommended [25][26][28] 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The market anticipates that the USDA's weekly export sales report will show a net increase of 60 - 160 tons in US soybean exports. China is rumored to continue purchasing Argentine soybeans, and ANEC has lowered Brazil's September soybean export forecast [29] - The bearish impact of Argentina's export tax exemption may be fully reflected in the price, and the price is expected to trade in a range. Continued attention should be paid to policy changes [29] 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Indonesia's July palm oil exports decreased, and production and inventory increased. The oil market rebounded slightly, but the short - term rebound space is limited. Investors are advised to wait and see or take small long positions [30][31] 3.2.3 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - South Korea has imposed anti - dumping duties on Chinese and Japanese carbon and alloy steel hot - rolled coils. Global crude steel production in August increased slightly year - on - year. Steel prices have rebounded, but the upward space is restricted by fundamentals. A range - bound approach is recommended before the holiday, and attention should be paid to post - holiday demand [32][33][35] 3.2.4 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The corn starch production rate has increased, and inventory has decreased. The current inventory pressure is manageable, and the price difference between rice and flour may be undervalued. Buying to widen the spread may have a safety margin [36][37] 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Corn) - Corn inventory at the four northern ports has decreased. The price of the 11 - contract has rebounded, but the medium - term outlook is bearish. The 11 - contract is expected to decline more than the 01 - contract after the holiday [37][38] 3.2.6 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - The price of steam coal at northern ports has remained stable. After the pre - holiday restocking, the coal price is expected to trade in a range around the long - term agreement price [39] 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Jujubes) - Some jujubes in Xinjiang are starting to wrinkle, and there are still some green fruits. The futures price is expected to trade in a range, and attention should be paid to the development of jujubes in the production area and the purchasing situation in the sales area [40][41] 3.2.8 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - SNIM plans to increase iron ore production by 2031 and has discovered new resources. The terminal finished product inventory has some pressure, but the raw material side is strong. The iron ore price is expected to be well - supported, and attention should be paid to post - holiday demand and inventory [43] 3.2.9 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - Orient Hope is conducting maintenance on its polysilicon production line. The polysilicon price is expected to be stable in October. The short - term futures price is expected to trade in a wide range between 50,000 - 57,000 yuan/ton [44][48] 3.2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - China's August import and export data of primary polysiloxane showed mixed trends. The price of industrial silicon is expected to trade between 8,000 - 10,000 yuan/ton. A strategy of buying on dips is recommended, but chasing the price up should be done with caution [49][50] 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - The global copper market had a supply surplus of 101,000 tons from January to July. Grasberg copper mine's accident will lead to a significant production loss, and the copper price is expected to rise in the short term. A short - term long strategy is recommended [51][54][55] 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - The Trump administration is seeking to acquire up to 10% of Lithium Americas. The short - term price may be supported by pre - holiday restocking, but the medium - term outlook is bearish. A short - term cautious approach and a medium - term short - selling strategy are recommended [56][57] 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Indonesia has suspended 190 mining enterprises, including 39 nickel mines. The nickel price lacks upward momentum, but it has long - term investment value. A positive spread arbitrage opportunity is recommended [58][59] 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead market is in a deep contango. The domestic lead market is expected to trade in a bullish range. A strategy of buying on dips and a positive spread arbitrage strategy are recommended [60][61] 3.2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc market has a high cash concentration, and the domestic zinc market is under pressure from the exchange rate. A wait - and - see approach is recommended for single - side trading, and a positive spread arbitrage strategy is recommended [61][62] 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The spot price in East China has declined. The price is expected to trade in a low - level range in the short term [63][66][67] 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (Crude Oil) - US EIA crude oil inventory decreased, and a Russian refinery was attacked. The oil price is expected to be affected by geopolitical conflicts in the short term [68][69][70] 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - The terminal demand for PX has improved structurally, but the PX market is expected to trade in a weak range in the short term [71][73][74] 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The PTA market has seen a partial increase in sales, but the short - term outlook is weak. The price is expected to trade in a weak range [75][76][77] 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Urea) - Urea inventory has increased. The supply pressure is rising, and the demand is weak. Attention should be paid to the export situation and the price range of the 2601 contract [78][79] 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The price of caustic soda in Shandong has declined locally. The market is expected to be stable, and the downward space of the futures price is limited [80][81][82] 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The pulp market price is stable. The market is expected to trade in a weak range due to poor fundamentals [83][84][85] 3.2.23 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC market price is oscillating in a narrow range. The fundamentals are weak, but the low price limits the downward space. Attention should be paid to domestic policy support [86] 3.2.24 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The bottle chip factory's export price has increased slightly. The demand may be over - drawn in the short term, and attention should be paid to production cuts and new capacity [90][91] 3.2.25 Energy and Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda ash market price is stable. A strategy of short - selling on rallies is recommended, and attention should be paid to supply - side disturbances [92][93] 3.2.26 Energy and Chemicals (Float Glass) - The float glass market price in Shandong is stable. The futures price has risen due to policy expectations, but the fundamental pressure may limit the upward space. A long - glass 2601 and short - soda ash 2601 arbitrage strategy is recommended [94] 3.2.27 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rate) - The China - Europe Railway Express has resumed operation. The container freight rate futures market is expected to be volatile, and a wait - and - see or short - selling strategy for the October contract is recommended [95][96]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The pulp fundamentals show no signs of repair, the pulp port inventory and the number of warehouse receipts are not significantly reduced, and the pulp futures fluctuate [5]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On September 23, 2025, SP2601 was 5272, down 0.30% day-on-day and 1.46% week-on-week; SP2511 was 5008, unchanged day-on-day and down 1.18% week-on-week; SP2505 was 5288, down 0.53% day-on-day and 1.31% week-on-week [5]. - **Spot Prices**: On September 23, 2025, the price of coniferous pulp Silver Star was 5650, unchanged day-on-day and week-on-week; Russian Needle was 5200, unchanged day-on-day and down 0.95% week-on-week; broadleaf pulp Goldfish was 4220, unchanged day-on-day and up 0.96% week-on-week [5]. - **Foreign Quotes**: The quote for Chilean Silver Star was 700 dollars, down 2.78% month-on-month; Japanese X was 530 dollars, up 3.92% month-on-month; Chilean Venus was 590 dollars, unchanged month-on-month [5]. - **Import Costs**: The import cost of Chilean Silver Star was 5721, down 2.75% month-on-month; Brazilian Goldfish was 4344, up 3.87% month-on-month; Chilean Venus was 4830, unchanged month-on-month [5]. Pulp Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In August 2025, the import volume of coniferous pulp was 61.4 tons, down 4.95% month-on-month; broadleaf pulp was 125.8 tons, down 6.88% month-on-month. The pulp shipment volume to China in July 2025 was 158 tons, up 23.00% year-on-year [5]. - **Inventory**: As of September 18, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 211.2 tons, and the futures delivery warehouse inventory was 24.4 tons [5]. - **Demand**: The production volume of finished paper such as offset paper, coated paper, household paper, and white cardboard showed certain fluctuations in different periods [5]. Pulp Valuation Data - **Basis**: On September 23, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 192, and the quantile level was 0.899; the Silver Star basis was 642, and the quantile level was 0.881 [5]. - **Import Profit**: On September 23, 2025, the import profit of coniferous pulp Silver Star was -71, and the quantile level was 0.497; broadleaf pulp Goldfish was -124, and the quantile level was 0.523 [5]. Market Analysis and Strategy - **Supply**: The foreign quotes of coniferous pulp decreased, and the quotes of broadleaf pulp increased. Chilean Arauco's September quotes showed a decrease in coniferous pulp and an increase in broadleaf pulp [5]. - **Demand**: The current demand for paper products is basically stable, the paper product prices have not rebounded significantly, and the benefits of the "Golden September and Silver October" to the pulp demand side have not been reflected [5]. - **Inventory**: As of September 18, 2025, the inventory of China's mainstream pulp ports showed a narrow - range accumulation trend [5]. - **Strategy**: The pulp fundamentals have no signs of repair, the pulp port inventory and the number of warehouse receipts are not significantly reduced, and the pulp futures fluctuate [5].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The oil market is facing increasing supply pressure, with a high probability of inventory accumulation in Q3 and greater surplus pressure in Q4. Brent is expected to maintain a weak pattern, with attention on the support near $65.6 per barrel [2]. - The asphalt market has increasing supply and weak demand. Short - term spot prices are expected to run weakly, and the futures are expected to be weakly volatile [5][6]. - The fuel oil market has high - sulfur inventories suppressing prices, and low - sulfur supply increasing with no specific demand drivers. It is expected to be weakly volatile [8][9]. - The PX and PTA markets are affected by macro factors and oil prices. PX supply is expected to increase, and PTA supply and demand contradictions are expected to ease. Prices are expected to be weakly volatile [11][13]. - The ethylene glycol market has an expected increase in supply and low - level port inventories. Prices are expected to be weakly volatile [16]. - The short - fiber market has low processing fees and weak downstream demand. It is expected to be weakly volatile [17]. - The PR (bottle - chip) market has a transition from peak to off - peak demand, and processing fees are expected to fluctuate at a low level [19]. - The pure benzene and styrene markets are affected by macro and supply - demand factors. Supply is expected to increase, and prices are expected to be weakly volatile [24][26]. - The propylene market has an expected increase in supply and weak downstream demand. Prices are under pressure [28]. - The glass market has a marginal weakening of procurement sentiment. It is expected to be volatile before the festival [31][32]. - The soda ash market has high - level supply and stable demand. Before the festival, prices are expected to be stable, and after the festival, attention should be paid to policy and mid - stream pressure [34][35]. - The urea market has a loose supply and weak demand. It is expected to be weakly volatile [37][38]. - The methanol market has an increase in supply and high - level port inventories. The rebound height is limited, and it is recommended to short at high levels [40]. - The offset - printing paper market has a slight increase in supply and limited demand. It is recommended to short the 01 contract [42][43]. - The pulp market has high port inventories and weak demand, but there is support below. It is recommended to try long positions in the SP 11 contract [46]. - The log market has a supply - demand double - weak situation. It is recommended to wait and see, and aggressive investors can place a small number of long positions [49][50]. - The natural rubber and 20 - number rubber markets have inventory changes and macro factors affecting prices. It is recommended to hold short positions in the RU 01 contract and wait and see for the NR 11 contract [52][53]. - The butadiene rubber market has a decrease in capacity utilization and inventory changes. It is recommended to hold short positions in the BR 11 contract [55]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Market Review - **Crude Oil**: WTI2510 settled at $62.64, down $0.04 (- 0.06%); Brent2511 settled at $66.57, down $0.11 (- 0.16%); SC2511 fell to 484.2 yuan/barrel, and 477.5 yuan/barrel at night [1]. - **Asphalt**: BU2511 closed at 3387 points (- 0.41%) at night, BU2512 closed at 3329 points (- 0.69%) at night. Spot prices in different regions had different changes [3]. - **Fuel Oil**: FU01 closed at 2772 (- 0.22%) at night, LU11 closed at 3363 (- 0.30%) at night. Singapore paper - cargo market had specific month - spreads [6]. - **PX & PTA**: PX2511 closed at 6592 (- 0.03%) during the day and 6562 (- 0.46%) at night; TA601 closed at 4586 (- 0.39%) during the day and 4564 (- 0.48%) at night. Spot prices also had corresponding changes [9]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: EG2601 closed at 4268 (- 0.67%) during the day and 4249 (- 0.45%) at night. Spot and futures basis and prices were provided [14]. - **Short - Fiber**: PF2511 closed at 6344 (- 0.91%) during the day and 6318 (- 0.41%) at night. Spot prices in different regions decreased [16][17]. - **PR (Bottle - Chip)**: PR2511 closed at 5816 (- 0.89%) during the day and 5796 (- 0.34%) at night. Spot market had an acceptable trading atmosphere [19]. - **Pure Benzene & Styrene**: BZ2503 closed at 5921 (- 0.75%) during the day and 5905 (- 0.27%) at night; EB2511 closed at 6928 (- 0.92%) during the day and 6901 (- 0.39%) at night. Spot prices and inventories changed [22][23]. - **Propylene**: PL2601 closed at 6424 (- 0.59%) during the day and 6401 (- 0.36%) at night. Spot prices in different regions had different trends [27]. - **Glass**: The glass 01 contract closed at 1199 yuan/ton (- 1.40%), 1179 yuan/ton (- 1.67%) at night. Spot prices in different regions had different performance [29]. - **Soda Ash**: The soda ash 01 contract closed at 1293 yuan (- 1.9%), 1276 yuan (- 1.3%) at night. Spot prices in different regions changed [33]. - **Urea**: The urea futures closed at 1660 (- 0.06%). Spot prices decreased across the board [35][36]. - **Methanol**: The methanol futures closed at 2349 (- 0.17%). Spot prices in different regions were provided [38][39]. - **Offset - Printing Paper**: OP2601 was volatile and closed at 4234 at night. Market and raw material prices were stable [40]. - **Pulp**: The SP 11 contract closed at 4986, down 22 points (- 0.4%). Imported pulp prices in different varieties had different trends [43]. - **Log**: The 11 - month log contract closed at 807.5 yuan/cubic meter, up 0.44%. Spot prices were stable [46]. - **Natural Rubber & 20 - Number Rubber**: RU 01 closed at 15600, down 15 points (- 0.10%); NR 11 closed at 12455, up 30 points (+ 0.24%); BR 11 closed at 11500, down 5 points (- 0.04%). Spot and futures prices in different varieties were provided [50][51][53]. Related Information - **Crude Oil**: Fed officials had different views on interest - rate cuts. The net long positions of traders in crude - oil futures and options increased. Middle - East oil - producing countries increased production, and the demand peak season ended [1][2]. - **Asphalt**: In different regions, factors such as rainfall, refinery production resumption, and project construction affected supply and demand and prices [3][4]. - **Fuel Oil**: Russian refineries had maintenance and damage incidents, and Singapore's spot - window transactions were limited [7]. - **PX & PTA**: PTA plants had restart, maintenance, and load - reduction situations due to different reasons [10][12]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The port inventory increased slightly, and the downstream polyester sales had different performances [14]. - **Short - Fiber**: The downstream polyester sales had different performances, and the short - fiber factory prices decreased [16][17]. - **PR (Bottle - Chip)**: Polyester bottle - chip factories' export quotes decreased slightly, and a 60 - ton bottle - chip device in Jiangyin was under maintenance [19]. - **Pure Benzene & Styrene**: Pure benzene and styrene had changes in plant maintenance, production, and port inventories [23][24][25]. - **Propylene**: The domestic propylene and propane - dehydrogenation operating loads increased [28]. - **Glass**: There were news about financial and industrial policies, and different regions' glass markets had different performances [29][30]. - **Soda Ash**: Some soda - ash plants resumed production, and the total inventory decreased [34]. - **Urea**: The daily production increased, and the开工 rate was high. The inventory of production enterprises increased [36][37]. - **Methanol**: International methanol production decreased, and some Iranian devices had problems [39]. - **Offset - Printing Paper**: A paper - making project of Jindong Paper reached a milestone, and the export volume and price of double - offset paper and coated paper decreased [40][41]. - **Pulp**: The import volume of bleached pulp and wood chips decreased in August, and the central bank official made a statement [44][45]. - **Log**: The number of pre - arrival ships of New Zealand logs increased, and the inventory decreased [47]. - **Natural Rubber & 20 - Number Rubber**: An Indian tire company adjusted its export strategy due to US tariffs [52][54]. Logical Analysis - **Crude Oil**: The month - spread of Brent was stable, while that of Dubai weakened. Supply pressure increased, and the price was expected to be weak [2]. - **Asphalt**: Supply increased, demand was weak, and inventory trends were different. Futures prices were expected to be weakly volatile [5][6]. - **Fuel Oil**: High - sulfur inventories suppressed prices, and low - sulfur supply increased with no specific demand drivers [8][9]. - **PX & PTA**: Affected by macro and oil - price factors, PX supply increased, and PTA supply - demand contradictions eased [11][13]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Supply was expected to increase, and port inventories were at a low level. Prices were expected to be weakly volatile [16]. - **Short - Fiber**: Processing fees were low, and downstream demand was weak. It was expected to be weakly volatile [17]. - **PR (Bottle - Chip)**: Demand transitioned from peak to off - peak, and processing fees were expected to fluctuate at a low level [19]. - **Pure Benzene & Styrene**: Affected by macro and supply - demand factors, supply increased, and prices were expected to be weakly volatile [24][26]. - **Propylene**: Supply was expected to increase, and downstream demand was weak. Prices were under pressure [28]. - **Glass**: Procurement sentiment weakened marginally. It was expected to be volatile before the festival [31][32]. - **Soda Ash**: Supply was at a high level, and demand was stable. Before the festival, prices were expected to be stable, and after the festival, attention should be paid to policy and mid - stream pressure [34][35]. - **Urea**: Supply was loose, and demand was weak. It was expected to be weakly volatile [37][38]. - **Methanol**: Supply increased, and port inventories were at a high level. The rebound height was limited [40]. - **Offset - Printing Paper**: Supply increased slightly, and demand was limited. It was recommended to short the 01 contract [42][43]. - **Pulp**: Port inventories were high, and demand was weak, but there was support below [46]. - **Log**: Supply - demand was double - weak. It was recommended to wait and see, and aggressive investors could place a small number of long positions [49][50]. - **Natural Rubber & 20 - Number Rubber**: Inventory changes and macro factors affected prices. It was recommended to hold short positions in the RU 01 contract and wait and see for the NR 11 contract [52][53]. Trading Strategies - **Crude Oil**: Unilateral: Narrow - range oscillation, focus on the support of Brent near $65.6 per barrel; Arbitrage: Gasoline and diesel cracks were weak; Option: Wait and see [2]. - **Asphalt**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: The asphalt - oil spread was weakly volatile; Option: Sell out - of - the - money call options for BU2512 [6]. - **Fuel Oil**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Sell out - of - the - money call options for FU01 at high levels [9]. - **PX & PTA**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [14]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [16]. - **Short - Fiber**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [17]. - **PR (Bottle - Chip)**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [19][20]. - **Pure Benzene & Styrene**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [24][26]. - **Propylene**: Unilateral: It is recommended to short on rebounds, not to chase shorts; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Not mentioned [29]. - **Glass**: Unilateral: The price is expected to be stable before the festival; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [33]. - **Soda Ash**: Unilateral: Stable before the festival, pay attention to policy and mid - stream pressure after the festival; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [35]. - **Urea**: Unilateral: Weakly volatile; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [38]. - **Methanol**: Unilateral: Short at high levels, not to chase shorts; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Sell call options [40]. - **Offset - Printing Paper**: Unilateral: Short the 01 contract based on the lower limit of the spot - market price; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Sell out - of - the - money call options [43]. - **Pulp**: Unilateral: Try long positions in the SP 11 contract, enter gradually based on last week's low; Arbitrage: Wait and see, focus on the 11 - 1 reverse spread; Option: Wait and see [46]. - **Log**: Unilateral: Wait and see, aggressive investors can place a small number of long positions; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [50]. - **Natural Rubber & 20 - Number Rubber**: Unilateral: Hold short positions in the RU 01 contract, wait and see for the NR 11 contract; Arbitrage: Wait and see; Option: Wait and see [53].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating was provided in the report [1][3] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The pulp futures have reached an absolute low, but there is no upward driving force at present. It is recommended to wait and see [3] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Main Views and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: Neutral. Suzano announced price increases in September 2025, with a $20/ton increase in Asia and an $80/ton increase in Europe and the United States. Chile's Arauco Company's September quotations showed a $20/ton increase in the price of broadleaf pulp Star, while the foreign quotation of softwood pulp decreased [3]. - **Demand**: Bearish. Currently, there has been no significant increase in the production and price of wood pulp paper. The "Golden September and Silver October" peak season has not led to a reduction in pulp inventory, and overall demand remains weak [3]. - **Inventory**: Bearish. As of September 18, 2025, the inventory of mainstream Chinese pulp ports was 2112,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 50,000 tons or 2.4%. Pulp port inventory remains at a high level [3]. - **Valuation**: Bullish. The basis of broadleaf pulp has strengthened to above - 1000 yuan, and pulp futures have entered a low - valuation range [3]. - **Investment View**: Wait and see. Although pulp futures have reached an absolute low, there is no upward driving force [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: Not provided. Attention should be paid to the de - stocking of pulp warehouse receipts [3]. 3.2 Review of Futures and Spot Market Conditions - **Futures Market**: Last week, pulp futures fluctuated at a low level. After hitting a low, they rebounded slightly, but the high inventory still reflects that the supply - demand situation has not improved significantly. After the delivery of the 09 contract, there was no cancellation of warehouse receipts, and there was no short - term bullish driving force [6]. - **Spot Market**: The price of broadleaf pulp increased, while the price of softwood pulp remained stable. The price of softwood pulp Silver Star was 5620 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week and down 150 yuan/ton month - on - month. The price of softwood pulp Buzhen was 4960 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton week - on - week and up 50 yuan/ton month - on - month. The price of broadleaf pulp Jinyu was 4200 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan/ton week - on - week and up 70 yuan/ton month - on - month [13]. - **Foreign Quotations**: In September, the price of broadleaf pulp increased, while the foreign quotation of softwood pulp decreased. Chile's Arauco's September quotation for softwood pulp Silver Star was $700/ton, and the quotation for broadleaf pulp Star was $540/ton, up $20/ton [16]. - **Position**: The total position of pulp futures decreased. As of September 19, 2025, the total position of pulp futures contracts was 33,869 lots, a week - on - week decrease of 7.65%. The position of the main contract was 166,419 lots, a week - on - week decrease of 11.36% [18] 3.3 Pulp Supply - Demand Fundamental Data - **Import Volume**: In July, the import volume of pulp decreased. The total import volume of pulp was 2.877 million tons, a decrease of 5.08% compared with the previous period. The import volume of softwood pulp was 646,000 tons, a decrease of 4.72%, and the import volume of broadleaf pulp was 1.351 million tons, a decrease of 5.85% [4]. - **Inventory**: Pulp port inventory increased, and the number of warehouse receipts remained stable. As of September 18, 2025, China's port pulp inventory was 2.112 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.4%. Overseas pulp mill inventory also increased, with the inventory of 20 major global commodity pulp suppliers at 47 days at the end of July [3][38]. - **Downstream Demand**: - **Price**: As of September 19, 2025, the price of offset paper was 4800 yuan/ton, down 3.03% month - on - month; the price of coated paper was 4980 yuan/ton, down 3.3% month - on - month; the price of tissue paper was 5583 yuan/ton, unchanged month - on - month; the price of white cardboard was 3969 yuan/ton, up 0.1% month - on - month [42]. - **Production Volume**: In August 2025, the production volume of offset paper was 724,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.7% and a year - on - year decrease of 9.4%; the production volume of coated paper was 375,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.7% and a year - on - year increase of 2.2%; the production volume of tissue paper was 840,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 6.8% and a year - on - year increase of 13.5%; the production volume of white cardboard was 958,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 4.5% and a year - on - year decrease of 5.4% [48]. - **Inventory**: As of August 2025, the inventory of offset paper was 1.76 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.8% and a year - on - year increase of 6.8%; the inventory of coated paper was 1.182 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.34% and a year - on - year decrease of 1.5%; the inventory of tissue paper was 355,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 8.9% and a year - on - year increase of 8.23%; the inventory of white cardboard was 2.2899 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.5% and a year - on - year decrease of 5% [56]. 3.4 Pulp Futures Valuation - **Basis**: As of September 19, 2025, the basis of Shandong Russian Needle was - 58 yuan/ton, a decrease of 18 yuan/ton compared with the previous week; the basis of Shandong Silver Star was 602 yuan/ton, a decrease of 28 yuan/ton compared with the previous week [85]. - **Spread**: As of September 19, 2025, the 11 - 1 spread of pulp was - 298 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton compared with the previous week [85]. - **Import Profit**: As of September 19, 2025, the import profit of softwood pulp was - 26 yuan/ton, an increase of 151 yuan/ton compared with the previous week; the import profit of broadleaf pulp was - 9.5 yuan/ton, an increase of 34 yuan/ton compared with the previous week [88]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Report's Core View - The fundamentals of pulp have no signs of recovery, the port inventory and the number of warehouse receipts of pulp have no obvious reduction, and the pulp futures fluctuate [5]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Futures and Spot Prices - On September 19, 2025, the futures prices of SP2601, SP2511, and SP2505 were 5316, 5018, and 5334 respectively, with day-on-day changes of -0.11%, 0.08%, and -0.22%, and week-on-week changes of 0.72%, 0.56%, and 0.87% [5]. - The spot prices of coniferous pulp Silver Star, Russian Needle, and broadleaf pulp Goldfish were 5650, 5200, and 4220 respectively, with day-on-day changes of 0.00%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, and week-on-week changes of 0.00%, 0.58%, and 0.96% [5]. Outer - disk Quotes and Import Costs - The outer - disk quotes of Chilean Silver Star, Japanese - like, and Chilean Venus were 700, 530, and 590 dollars respectively, with month - on - month changes of -2.78%, 3.92%, and 0.00% [5]. - The import costs of Chilean Silver Star, Brazilian Goldfish, and Chilean Venus were 5721, 4344, and 4830 respectively, with month - on - month changes of -2.75%, 3.87%, and 0.00% [5]. Supply - side Data - In July 2025, the import volumes of coniferous pulp and broadleaf pulp were 64.6 and 135.1 tons respectively, with month - on - month changes of -4.72% and -5.85% [5]. - The pulp shipment volume to China was 158 tons, with a year - on - year increase of 23.00% [5]. - The domestic production volumes of broadleaf pulp and chemimechanical pulp on September 18, 2025 were 23.1 and 22.2 tons respectively [5]. Inventory - side Data - As of September 18, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 211.2 tons, with a week - on - week increase of 2.4% [5]. - The futures delivery warehouse inventory was 24.4 tons [5]. Demand - side Data - The production volumes of offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard on September 18, 2025 were 20.90, 8.30, 28.04, and 35.60 tons respectively [5]. Valuation Data - On September 19, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 182 with a quantile level of 0.896, and the Silver Star basis was 632 with a quantile level of 0.878 [5]. - The import profits of coniferous pulp Silver Star and broadleaf pulp Goldfish were -71 and -124 respectively, with quantile levels of 0.496 and 0.522 [5]. Market Situation - On the supply side, Arauco's September coniferous pulp Silver Star quote was 700 dollars/ton, broadleaf pulp Star quote increased by 20 dollars/ton to 540 dollars/ton, and natural pulp Venus quote remained at 590 dollars/ton. Coniferous pulp outer - disk quotes decreased while broadleaf pulp quotes increased [5]. - On the demand side, the current paper product demand remained basically stable. Some offset paper and white cardboard manufacturers issued price increase letters, and the implementation remained to be observed [5]. - On the inventory side, as of September 18, 2025, the inventory showed a narrow - range accumulation trend [5].