Core Viewpoint - The recent significant increase in industrial silicon prices is driven by improved market sentiment and downstream demand, although the acceptance of rapid price increases by downstream sectors remains limited [1][2]. Group 1: Price Movement - The main contract price for industrial silicon rose from 8745 CNY/ton to 9525 CNY/ton, an increase of 8.92% during the week of July 17-23, 2025 [1]. - The national average price reached 9378 CNY/ton, up by 527 CNY/ton, with specific grades showing price increases: 553 grade at 9202 CNY/ton (+600 CNY/ton), 441 grade at 8852 CNY/ton (+500 CNY/ton), and 421 grade at 9785 CNY/ton (+360 CNY/ton) [1]. - FOB prices increased by 25-90 USD/ton [1]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Supply-side factors include the resumption of production at northern major plants and increased production plans in southern regions due to positive price impacts [1]. - Demand-side factors show a slight decrease in industrial silicon demand due to unexpected maintenance at a single unit in Shandong, while the operating rate of polysilicon plants has slightly increased, stabilizing overall demand from the three major downstream sectors [1]. - Despite the price increase, the downstream sectors' acceptance of rapid price hikes is limited, and industry inventory pressures remain, suggesting limited upward price potential for industrial silicon [2].

Group 1: Rubber Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View In the short term, rubber prices continue to rebound due to macro - sentiment and rainfall in the producing areas. It is recommended to wait and see for the time being and pay attention to the improvement of raw material supply after the weather in the main producing areas gets better [2]. Summary by Directory - **Spot Price and Basis**: On July 22, the price of Yunnan state - owned whole - latex rubber in Shanghai was 14,950 yuan/ton, up 0.67% from the previous day. The basis of whole - latex rubber (switched to the 2509 contract) was - 110, down 144.44%. The price of Thai standard mixed rubber was 14,650 yuan/ton, up 0.69%. The price of cup rubber in the international market was 49.30 Thai baht/kg, up 1.44%. The price of raw materials in Hainan also increased to varying degrees [2]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 9 - 1 spread was - 795 yuan/ton, down 3.92%; the 1 - 5 spread was - 125 yuan/ton, down 38.89%; the 5 - 9 spread was 920 yuan/ton, up 7.60% [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, Thailand's rubber production was 272,200 tons, up 157.52% from the previous month; Indonesia's production was 200,300 tons, up 3.19%; India's production was 47,700 tons, up 5.07%; China's production was 97,000 tons, up 38,900 tons from the previous month. The weekly starting rates of semi - steel and all - steel tires increased. The domestic tire production in May was 102.749 million pieces, up 0.74%. The export volume of new pneumatic rubber tires was 60.31 million pieces, down 2.44%. The total import volume of natural rubber was 463,400 tons, up 2.21% [2]. - **Inventory Change**: The bonded area inventory was 636,383 tons, up 0.63%. The factory - warehouse futures inventory of natural rubber on the SHFE was 36,691 tons, down 0.82%. The inbound and outbound rates of dry rubber in Qingdao's bonded and general - trade warehouses changed to varying degrees [2]. Group 2: Polysilicon Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View On July 22, 2025, the futures prices of industrial silicon and polysilicon opened high and closed higher, with multiple contracts hitting the daily limit. Driven by the rise in coal prices and the smooth transmission of price increases in the silicon - based photovoltaic industry chain, there may still be room for price increases in the future. However, as the delivery month approaches, investors need to pay attention to position control and risk management [4]. Summary by Directory - **Spot Price and Basis**: The average price of N - type re - feedstock and N - type granular silicon remained unchanged at 46,000 yuan/ton and 43,000 yuan/ton respectively. The basis of N - type material (average price) was - 3,105 yuan/ton, down 1013.24%. The prices of some silicon wafers, battery cells, and components were stable, while the average price of Topcon components (distributed) and N - type 210mm components (for centralized projects) increased slightly [4]. - **Futures Price and Monthly Spread**: The price of the PS2506 contract was 49,105 yuan/ton, up 7.54%. The spreads between different contracts also changed to varying degrees, such as the PS2506 - PS2507 spread increasing by 15.56% [4]. - **Fundamental Data**: Weekly, the silicon wafer production was 11.10 GM, down 3.48%; the polysilicon production was 23,000 tons, up 0.88%. Monthly, the polysilicon production was 101,000 tons, up 5.10%; the import volume of polysilicon was 11,000 tons, up 16.59%; the export volume was 22,000 tons, up 5.96%. The silicon wafer production was 58.84 GM, up 1.34%; the import volume was 6,000 tons, down 15.41%; the export volume was 61,000 tons, up 11.37% [4]. - **Inventory Change**: The polysilicon inventory was 249,000 tons, down 9.78%; the silicon wafer inventory was 16.02 CM, down 11.64%. The number of polysilicon warehouse receipts remained unchanged at 2,780 hands [4]. Group 3: Industrial Silicon Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View On July 22, 2025, the futures prices of industrial silicon and polysilicon opened high and closed higher, with multiple contracts hitting the daily limit. Driven by coal price increases and the smooth transmission of price increases in the silicon - based photovoltaic industry chain, the price of industrial silicon may continue to rise. However, attention should be paid to the inventory pressure caused by the decline in silicone demand. For the 09 contract with a large open interest, it is recommended to control positions and manage risks [5]. Summary by Directory - **Spot Price and Basis**: On July 22, the price of East China oxygen - passing S15530 industrial silicon was 9,700 yuan/ton, up 2.11%. The basis of different grades of industrial silicon changed significantly, such as the basis of SI4210 industrial silicon (benchmark) being - 505 yuan/ton, down 62.90% [5]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 2508 - 2509 spread was - 25 yuan/ton, down 25.00%; the 2509 - 2510 spread was 85 yuan/ton, up 21.43%; the 2510 - 2511 spread was 60 yuan/ton, down 25.00%; the 2511 - 2512 spread was - 320 yuan/ton, down 52.38%; the 2512 - 2601 spread was 85 yuan/ton, up 70.00% [5]. - **Fundamental Data**: Monthly, the national industrial silicon production was 300,800 tons, down 12.10%; Xinjiang's production was 167,500 tons, down 20.55%; Yunnan's production was 13,500 tons, up 9.35%; Sichuan's production was 11,300 tons, up 145.65%. The national industrial silicon starting rate was 51.23%, down 11.37%. The production of silicone DMC, polysilicon, and recycled aluminum alloy increased, and the industrial silicon export volume was 60,500 tons, up 1.64% [5]. - **Inventory Change**: The Xinjiang factory - warehouse inventory was 123,600 tons, down 0.24%; the Yunnan factory - warehouse inventory was 27,300 tons, up 0.37%; the Sichuan factory - warehouse inventory was 23,000 tons, down 1.29%. The social inventory was 547,000 tons, down 0.73%; the warehouse - receipt inventory was 250,300 tons, down 0.18%; the non - warehouse - receipt inventory was 296,700 tons, down 1.19% [5]. Group 4: Log Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View On July 22, the log futures first rose and then fell. In the short term, due to the high - temperature season being the off - season for log demand and the decline in spot prices, it is recommended to be cautious about chasing up. One can consider buying on dips. Attention should be paid to market sentiment changes and policy expectations [6]. Summary by Directory - **Futures and Spot Price**: On July 22, the price of log 2507 was 825 yuan/m³, up 0.61%; the price of log 2509 was 838 yuan/m³, unchanged; the price of log 2511 was 842 yuan/m³, down 0.30%; the price of log 2601 was 853 yuan/m³, down 0.93%. The 9 - 11 spread was - 4 yuan/m³, up 2.5; the 9 - 1 spread was - 15 yuan/m³, up 8. The basis of the 09 contract was - 98 yuan/m³, unchanged. The spot prices of logs in major ports remained stable [6]. - **Supply**: In June, the port shipping volume was 1.76 million m³, up 2.12%. The number of departing ships from New Zealand to China, Japan, and South Korea was 53, down 8.62% [6]. - **Inventory**: As of July 18, the total inventory of coniferous logs in China was 3.29 million m³, up 2.17% from July 11. The inventory in Shandong increased by 2.01%, while the inventory in Jiangsu decreased by 0.67% [6]. - **Demand**: As of July 18, the daily average outbound volume of logs in China was 62,400 m³, up 6.12% from July 11. The daily average outbound volume in Shandong decreased by 5%, while that in Jiangsu increased by 25% [6]. Group 5: Glass and Soda Ash Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View The market sentiment was boosted by coal - related information, and the futures prices of glass and soda ash hit the daily limit. For soda ash, the supply - demand pattern is still in excess, and there is pressure on the demand side in the second half of the year. For glass, although the spot market has improved, it is currently in the off - season, and the demand side is under pressure. In the short term, the market fluctuates greatly due to policy and news, and risk avoidance should be noted [7]. Summary by Directory - **Glass - Related Price and Spread**: On July 22, the price of glass in North China was 1,200 yuan/ton, up 1.69%; in East China, it was 1,250 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Central China, it was 1,140 yuan/ton, up 0.88%; in South China, it was 1,290 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of glass 2505 was 1,317 yuan/ton, up 6.21%; the price of glass 2509 was 1,173 yuan/ton, up 8.51%. The 05 basis was - 117 yuan/ton, down 95.00% [7]. - **Soda Ash - Related Price and Spread**: The price of soda ash in North China was 1,350 yuan/ton, unchanged; in East China, it was 1,230 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Central China, it was 1,200 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Northwest China, it was 1,020 yuan/ton, up 4.08%. The price of soda ash 2505 was 1,390 yuan/ton, up 6.43%; the price of soda ash 2509 was 1,295 yuan/ton, up 6.05%. The 05 basis was - 40 yuan/ton, down 190.91% [7]. - **Supply**: The soda ash starting rate was 84.10%, up 3.42%; the weekly soda ash production was 733,200 tons, up 3.41%. The daily melting volume of float glass was 157,800 tons, down 0.38%; the daily melting volume of photovoltaic glass was 91,840 tons, down 2.70% [7]. - **Inventory**: The glass factory - warehouse inventory was 64.939 million heavy boxes, down 3.22%. The soda ash factory - warehouse inventory was 1.9056 million tons, up 2.26%; the soda ash delivery - warehouse inventory was 246,600 tons, up 3.61%. The glass factory's soda ash inventory was 23.4, up 11.34% [7]. - **Real Estate Data**: The year - on - year growth rate of new construction area was - 18.73%, an increase of 2.99 percentage points; the growth rate of construction area was - 33.33%, a decrease of 7.56 percentage points; the growth rate of completion area was - 11.68%, an increase of 15.67 percentage points; the growth rate of sales area was - 1.55%, an increase of 12.13 percentage points [7].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The sentiment of lithium resource supply shortage has resurfaced, resonating with the current "anti - involution" market. The optimistic commodity atmosphere supports the strong performance of lithium salt spot and futures prices. For industrial silicon and polycrystalline silicon, the "anti - involution" sentiment continues to ferment, and the market has stronger expectations for future supply - side reforms, production control, and reduction. Although the fundamentals of industrial silicon and polycrystalline silicon are still weak, the main logic of the market operation lies in the "strong expectations" brought by policies [4][5][6] Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 3.1 First Part: Spot Prices 3.1.1 Plate Strategy Recommendation - For the lithium carbonate 09 contract, it is expected to operate in a volatile and relatively strong manner. The support level is 65,000 - 66,000, and the pressure level is 78,000 - 83,000. It is recommended to seize the opportunity for selling hedging, and downstream cathode material enterprises should pay attention to low - level stockpiling or buying hedging. For the industrial silicon 09 contract, with the high - rising "anti - involution" sentiment, it may maintain an upward trend in the short term. The support level is 8,900 - 9,000, and the pressure level is 9,900 - 10,000. It is recommended to take a bullish approach. For the polycrystalline silicon 08 contract, with the high - rising "anti - involution" sentiment, it may maintain an upward trend in the short term. The support level is 43,000 - 44,000, and the pressure level is 50,000 - 51,000. It is recommended to take a bullish approach [15] 3.1.2 Spot and Futures Price Changes - The closing price of lithium carbonate is 72,880, with a daily increase of 2.24%, a trading volume of 1,118,226, an open interest of 411,638, an open - interest increase of 30,453, and 10,089 warehouse receipts. The closing price of industrial silicon is 9,655, with a daily increase of 4.27%, a trading volume of 1,234,403, an open interest of 380,961, an open - interest decrease of 2,335, and 50,053 warehouse receipts. The closing price of polycrystalline silicon is 49,105, with a daily increase of 8.99%, a trading volume of 757,482, an open interest of 192,179, and 2,780 warehouse receipts [16] 3.2 Second Part: Fundamental Situation 3.2.1 Lithium Carbonate Fundamental Data - **Production and Inventory Situation**: On Tuesday, the SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate index price was 68,877 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 1,136 yuan/ton. The average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 69,100 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 1,100 yuan/ton. The average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 67,450 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 1,100 yuan/ton. Last week, the lithium carbonate output was 19,115 tons, an increase of 302 tons from the previous week. The full - caliber sample inventory was 142,620 tons, an increase of 1,827 tons from the previous week, hitting a new historical high. The weekly apparent demand was 17,288 tons, reaching a high for the year, and the inventory - available days were 57.7 days [4] - **Downstream Situation**: No specific data provided, but only relevant figure references are given, such as the capacity of lithium iron phosphate, the operating rate of lithium iron phosphate devices, the monthly operating rate of SMM ternary materials, and the monthly output of lithium hexafluorophosphate [26][28] 3.2.2 Industrial Silicon Fundamental Data - **Production and Inventory Situation**: The sentiment of "anti - involution" to manage the disorderly low - price competition in the market continues to ferment. The cost of industrial silicon has increased due to the significant rise in coal prices. In June, China's industrial silicon exports increased significantly year - on - year and month - on - month, reaching the highest monthly level since May 2024. Although the fundamentals are still weak, the market is expected to operate in a volatile and relatively strong manner [6] - **Downstream Situation**: No specific data provided, only relevant figure references are given, such as the monthly output of Chinese organic silicon DMC and the operating rate of aluminum alloys [37] 3.2.3 Polycrystalline Silicon Fundamental Data - **Production and Inventory Situation**: The sentiment of "anti - involution" to manage the disorderly low - price competition in the market continues to ferment. Although the supply - demand situation has not changed much and the oversupply situation persists, last week's inventory decreased because the rise in silicon material prices boosted the downstream's enthusiasm for picking up goods, and enterprises had a large volume of shipments for previous orders [8][9] - **Downstream Situation**: No specific data provided, only relevant figure references are given, such as the monthly output of silicon wafers and the monthly output of Chinese photovoltaic modules [46]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided regarding the report industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall situation of the industrial silicon market is complex, with a bearish fundamental outlook but some bullish factors in the market. The supply of industrial silicon is increasing, demand is weak, and cost support is weakening. It is expected to fluctuate in the range of 9505 - 9805 [6]. - The polysilicon market also shows a bearish fundamental outlook, with continuous increase in supply and continuous decline in demand. It is expected to fluctuate in the range of 48215 - 49995 [11]. - The main logic is that the supply - demand mismatch leads to a situation of strong supply and weak demand, and the downward trend is difficult to change. The bullish factors are cost increase support and manufacturers' plans to halt or reduce production, while the bearish factors are the slow recovery of post - holiday demand and the strong supply and weak demand of downstream polysilicon [14][15]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Daily Views Industrial Silicon - Supply: Last week, the supply of industrial silicon was 77,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.67% [6]. - Demand: Last week, the demand was 74,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.89%. The demand remained weak. Polysilicon, organic silicon, and aluminum alloy ingot inventories were at high levels. The production of silicon wafers and battery cells was in a loss state, while the production of components was profitable. The comprehensive operating rate of organic silicon was 71.38%, unchanged from the previous period and higher than the historical average. The operating rate of recycled aluminum was 53.4%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.37%, at a low level [6]. - Cost: In the Xinjiang region, the production loss of sample oxygen - containing 553 was 2,789 yuan/ton, and the cost support during the wet season was weakening [6]. - Basis: On July 22, the spot price of non - oxygen - containing silicon in East China was 9,450 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 09 contract was - 205 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [6]. - Inventory: The social inventory was 547,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.72%; the inventory of sample enterprises was 173,050 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.60%; the inventory of major ports was 120,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.22% [6]. - Market: MA20 was upward, and the futures price of the 09 contract closed above MA20 [6]. - Main Position: The main position was net short, and short positions increased [6]. - Expectation: The production schedule on the supply side is decreasing and remains at a low level. The demand recovery is at a low level, and cost support is rising. Industrial silicon 2509 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 9505 - 9805 [6]. Polysilicon - Supply: Last week, the polysilicon output was 23,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.87%. The production schedule for July is predicted to be 106,800 tons, a month - on - month increase of 5.74% compared with the previous month [9]. - Demand: Last week, the silicon wafer output was 11.1 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 3.47%. The inventory was 160,200 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 11.63%. Currently, silicon wafer production is in a loss state. The production schedule for July is 52.2 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 11.28% compared with the previous month. In June, the battery cell output was 56.19 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 6.73%. Last week, the inventory of battery cell external sales factories was 9.94 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 37.71%. Currently, production is in a loss state. The production schedule for July is 54.52 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 2.97%. In June, the component output was 46.3 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 10.61%. It is expected that the component output in July will be 45.45 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 1.83%. The domestic monthly inventory is 24.76 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 51.73%. The European monthly inventory is 30.5 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 20.77%. Currently, component production is profitable [10]. - Cost: The average cost of N - type polysilicon in the industry is 35,370 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 10,630 yuan/ton [10]. - Basis: On July 22, the price of N - type polysilicon was 44,500 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 09 contract was - 3105 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [12]. - Inventory: The weekly inventory was 249,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 9.78%, at a high level in the same period of history [12]. - Market: MA20 was upward, and the futures price of the 09 contract closed above MA20 [12]. - Main Position: The main position was net long, and long positions increased [12]. - Expectation: The production schedule on the supply side continues to increase, and the demand on the demand side continues to decline. Overall demand shows a continuous decline. Cost support remains stable. Polysilicon 2509 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 48215 - 49995 [11]. 2. Fundamental/Position Data - Industrial silicon: Provides detailed data on prices, basis, inventory, production, and cost - profit of industrial silicon, including futures contract prices, spot prices, basis, social inventory, sample enterprise inventory, port inventory, production in different regions, and cost - profit of different specifications [18]. - Polysilicon: Provides detailed data on prices, basis, inventory, production, and cost - profit of polysilicon, including futures contract prices, silicon wafer prices, battery cell prices, component prices, basis, inventory, production, and cost - profit [20]. Other Aspects - The report also provides a large amount of historical data and trend charts on the price, inventory, production, and cost of industrial silicon and its downstream products (organic silicon, aluminum alloy, polysilicon, etc.), as well as supply - demand balance tables, to help understand the market situation and development trends [22][25][30][35][39][42][45][47][50][53][56][63][66][69][72][75][78][81][83].

Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views - Overseas, the US dollar index continues to decline, and global risk appetite has generally increased. Domestically, China's economic growth in the first half of the year was higher than expected, but consumption and investment slowed down significantly in June. Policy measures are expected to boost domestic risk appetite in the short term [2]. - Different asset classes have different short - term trends: stock indices are expected to be volatile and slightly stronger; government bonds are at a high level and volatile; commodities show different trends in different sectors [2]. Summary by Category Macro - finance - **General situation**: Overseas, the US dollar index and US bond yields are falling, and global risk appetite is rising. Domestically, economic growth is higher than expected in H1 but slows in June. Policy boosts domestic risk appetite [2]. - **Assets**: Stock indices are volatile and slightly stronger, and short - term cautious long positions are recommended. Government bonds are at a high level and volatile, and cautious observation is advised. For commodities, black metals are expected to rebound from low levels, non - ferrous metals are expected to rebound, energy and chemicals are volatile, and precious metals are at a high level and volatile, with cautious long positions recommended for relevant sectors [2]. Stock Indices - **Market performance**: Driven by sectors such as hydropower, engineering machinery, and civil explosives and cement, the domestic stock market continues to rise [3]. - **Fundamentals and policy**: Economic growth in H1 is higher than expected, but consumption and investment slow down in June. Policy boosts domestic risk appetite. The market focuses on domestic stimulus policies and trade negotiations. Short - term macro - upward drivers are strengthened. Follow - up attention should be paid to Sino - US trade negotiations and domestic policy implementation. Short - term cautious long positions are recommended [3]. Precious Metals - **Market trend**: On Tuesday, the precious metals market continued to rise. Uncertainty before the August 1st tariff deadline and other factors support the strength of precious metals. The Fed's interest - rate cut expectation has slowed down. The volatility of precious metals is expected to increase, and they are short - term strong. Gold's medium - and long - term upward support pattern remains unchanged, and its strategic allocation value is prominent [4]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Policy expectations are strengthened, and steel prices continue to rebound. The real demand is weak in the short term, and the demand for plates is stronger than that for building materials. Speculative demand has increased. The output of five major steel products has decreased, and cost support is strong. Short - term, it is recommended to view it with a volatile and slightly stronger mindset [5][6]. - **Iron Ore**: The price of iron ore rebounds. Under the policy expectation, the black metal sector rises, driving the iron ore price up. The steel demand is in the off - season, but steel mill profits are high. The iron ore supply and demand situation is complex, and the short - term price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger [6]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The prices of silicon manganese and silicon iron rebound slightly. The demand for ferroalloys has decreased. The cost of silicon manganese production in southern factories is high, and the production profit is low. The cost of silicon iron has increased slightly, and the production rhythm is stable. Short - term, the prices may follow the coal price rebound [7]. - **Soda Ash**: The price of the soda ash main contract rises significantly. The supply is in an over - supply pattern, the demand is weak, and the profit has decreased. The "anti - involution" policy supports the bottom price, but the long - term price is suppressed by the supply - demand pattern. Short - term, the price is supported [8]. - **Glass**: The glass main contract price hits the daily limit. Supply pressure increases in the off - season, and there are expectations of production cuts. The terminal real estate demand is weak, and the profit has increased. The price is supported by the "anti - involution" policy [9]. Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: The upcoming Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's growth - stabilizing plan boosts sentiment. The future copper price depends on the tariff implementation time, and there is uncertainty. Short - term, the plan is positive for copper prices [10]. - **Aluminum**: Fundamentally, it is weak in the near term. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's document boosts market sentiment, but the actual impact is limited, and the increase is expected to be limited [10]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the cost has increased. The industry is in a loss state, and demand is weak in the off - season. Short - term, the price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger, but the upside is limited [10]. - **Tin**: The supply is better than expected, and the mine supply tends to be loose. The terminal demand is weak, and the inventory has increased slightly. Short - term, the price is expected to be volatile, and the medium - term upside is restricted [11]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The price of the lithium carbonate main contract rises significantly. The production has increased, and the inventory has continued to accumulate. Although the fundamentals have not improved, it is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger under the influence of the "anti - involution" policy [12]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The price of the industrial silicon main contract rises significantly and hits the daily limit. The "anti - involution" sentiment drives the re - pricing of the industry chain. It is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger [13]. - **Polysilicon**: The price of the polysilicon main contract rises significantly and hits the daily limit. The industry is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger, but the market should pay attention to the margin adjustment [13][14]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: As the US trade negotiation deadline approaches, the oil price has fallen for three consecutive days. The market is waiting for the EU - US trade negotiation results [15]. - **Asphalt**: The price of asphalt has corrected. The demand in the peak season is average, and the inventory shows signs of accumulation. It is expected to follow the crude oil price and be in a weak and volatile state [15]. - **PX**: PX follows the upstream raw materials and is in a range - bound state. The supply is tight, and the price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger, but the upside is limited [15]. - **PTA**: The spot is weak, and the downstream demand is in the off - season. The price is driven by the "anti - involution" resonance but has limited upside. There is a risk of production cuts due to low processing fees [16]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The price is supported at a certain level. The inventory has decreased slightly, but the downstream demand is weak. It is expected to be in a volatile pattern [16]. - **Short - Fiber**: The price of short - fiber is slightly lower, following the polyester sector. The terminal orders are average, and the inventory is high. It is expected to be in a weak and volatile pattern [16]. - **Methanol**: The price of methanol in Taicang has risen and then fallen slightly. The supply has increased, and the demand has decreased. The price is short - term strong under the influence of the "anti - involution" policy, but the upside is limited [17][18]. - **PP**: The PP price is slightly adjusted. The supply pressure is increasing, and the demand is weak in the off - season. The price is expected to be under pressure in the medium - and long - term, and the upside is limited [18]. - **PL**: The propylene futures are newly listed, and the price is affected by market sentiment. Fundamentally, the supply pressure is large, and the price increase driver is limited [18]. - **LLDPE**: The price of LLDPE is adjusted. The import arbitrage window is open, and the demand is weak in the off - season. The price may rebound in the short - term but has limited upside and is expected to decline in the medium - and long - term [19]. - **Urea**: The urea price has risen with the market sentiment. Fundamentally, the demand is weakening, and the supply is loose. The price is expected to rise in the short - term but be under pressure in the medium - and long - term [19]. Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The price of US soybeans is under pressure due to weather conditions. After a short - term heatwave, there are expected to be showers, which may limit crop stress [20]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The soybean meal is expected to have a pattern of inventory accumulation and weak basis. The rapeseed meal consumption is far below expectations, and the inventory is slow to decline. The short - term market is expected to be in a high - level volatile pattern [21][22]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Oil**: The soybean oil has high inventory pressure, and the terminal consumption is in the off - season. The rapeseed oil has high port inventory and slow circulation. The palm oil is the dominant factor in the market. The soybean - palm oil price difference may widen [22]. - **Palm Oil**: The inventory of palm oil has increased, and the futures price has risen. The short - term market is bullish, but the resistance to price increases has increased. The production of Malaysian palm oil has increased, and the export improvement is less than expected [22].

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is a daily morning observation of non - ferrous and precious metals on July 22, 2025, covering multiple metals including precious metals, copper, alumina, etc. [1][2] Group 2: Precious Metals Market Review - London gold reached a five - week high, closing up 1.4% at $3396.67 per ounce; London silver hit a one - week high, closing up 1.97% at $38.897 per ounce. Affected by the overseas market, Shanghai gold futures rose 0.76% to 785.76 yuan per gram, and Shanghai silver futures rose 1.85% to 9420 yuan per kilogram. The US dollar index fell 0.64% to 97.853, the 10 - year US Treasury yield dropped to 4.3802%, and the RMB exchange rate against the US dollar strengthened, rising 0.07% to 7.1707. [2] Important Information - EU diplomats are exploring broader counter - measures against US tariffs but prefer negotiation; the US Treasury Secretary is more concerned about high - quality deals; Indonesia's 19% US tariff may take effect by August 1. A US Republican congressman accused Powell of perjury, and the Fed added a video tour of its headquarters renovation on its website. The probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged in July is 97.4% and in September is 41.4%. [2] Logic Analysis - With the approaching of reciprocal tariffs, market concerns resurfaced. Trump's pressure on Powell also increased market unease and loosened the expectation of the Fed maintaining high rates. [2] Trading Strategy - For the precious metals market, consider holding long positions for the unilateral strategy, and stay on the sidelines for arbitrage and options. [4] Group 3: Copper Market Review - The night - session of SHFE copper 2508 contract closed at 79770 yuan per ton, up 0.64%, and the SHFE copper index added 689 lots to 514,000 lots. LME copper closed at $9867 per ton, up 0.74%. LME inventory increased by 100 tons to 122,000 tons, and COMEX inventory rose by 1023 tons to 248,000 tons. [6] Important Information - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will introduce a growth - stabilizing plan for ten key industries. In June 2025, China's refined copper imports were 337,000 tons, up 15.15% month - on - month and 9.23% year - on - year; scrap copper imports were 183,244.238 tons, down 1.06% month - on - month but up 8.49% year - on - year. [6] Logic Analysis - The expected supply - side reform boosts market sentiment, but the current consumption is in the off - season, and the upside of copper prices is limited. [8][9] Trading Strategy - For copper, the short - term price is expected to be strong, and it is recommended to hold long positions for the unilateral strategy, and stay on the sidelines for arbitrage and options. [12] Group 4: Alumina Market Review - The night - session of alumina 2509 contract rose 118 yuan to 3430 yuan per ton, up 3.56%. Spot prices in different regions also increased. The price of thermal coal at Jinzheng Northern Port also went up. [11] Important Information - The government will promote the construction of a unified national market and eliminate backward production capacity. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will implement a growth - stabilizing plan for key industries. An electrolytic aluminum plant in Xinjiang tendered for 10,000 tons of alumina, and the winning bid price was 3430 yuan per ton, down 50 yuan from last week. The alumina warehouse receipts on the SHFE were 6922 tons, unchanged from the previous day. A large - scale alumina enterprise in Shandong resumed production after maintenance, and a company in Guizhou will have a 10 - day maintenance. As of Friday, the national alumina production capacity was 112.92 million tons, with 93.85 million tons in operation, up 300,000 tons from last week, and the operating rate was 83.1%. [11][14][15] Logic Analysis - The expected policy of eliminating backward production capacity and low warehouse receipts drive up the futures price. The supply - demand of alumina remains in a tight balance, and attention should be paid to the import market after the futures price rises. [16] Trading Strategy - For alumina, the short - term price is expected to be strong but volatile. It is recommended to be cautious when chasing high for the unilateral strategy, and stay on the sidelines for arbitrage and options. [17] Group 5: Electrolytic Aluminum Market Review - The night - session of SHFE aluminum 2508 contract rose 100 yuan per ton to 20880 yuan per ton. On July 21, the spot prices in East, South, and Central China all increased. [19] Important Information - The national aluminum ingot inventory increased by 9000 tons from last Thursday. The SHFE aluminum warehouse receipts decreased by 2804 tons to 63744 tons on July 21. From January to June, the completed floor area of housing decreased by 14.8%, and in June, it decreased by 2.15% year - on - year. New US tariffs may take effect in early August, and the EU is considering counter - measures. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will implement a growth - stabilizing plan for key industries. In June, the export of aluminum products decreased, and the import of aluminum ingots decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year. On July 20, a 50,000 - ton capacity of an electrolytic aluminum project in Baise entered the restart stage. [20][21][22] Logic Analysis - The new US tariffs in early August bring uncertainty, and domestic policy expectations are also a factor. The negative feedback in the fundamentals continues, but the demand in the off - season may not be too weak, and the market's optimistic sentiment about the domestic policy of eliminating backward production capacity supports the aluminum price. [22] Trading Strategy - For electrolytic aluminum, the short - term price is expected to be strong and volatile, and it is recommended to go long on dips for the unilateral strategy, and stay on the sidelines for arbitrage and options. [23] Group 6: Cast Aluminum Alloy Market Review - The night - session of cast aluminum alloy 2511 contract rose 120 yuan to 20220 yuan per ton. The spot prices in different regions all increased. [25] Important Information - In June 2025, the weighted average full cost of the Chinese cast aluminum alloy (ADC12) industry was 19551 yuan per ton, up 14 yuan from May. The industry had a theoretical loss of 41 yuan per ton. As of July 17, the weekly output of cast aluminum alloy increased by 2300 tons to 142,500 tons, and the weekly output of ADC12 increased by 4000 tons to 79,400 tons. [26] Logic Analysis - The supply of alloy ingot enterprises is restricted by the shortage of scrap aluminum, and the demand is supported by motorcycle parts orders but weak in automobile parts orders. The futures price is mainly affected by the cost and aluminum price, and attention should be paid to the arbitrage opportunity between the spot and futures. [26] Trading Strategy - For cast aluminum alloy, the price is expected to be in a high - level shock. It is recommended to consider spot - futures arbitrage when the price difference is above 300 - 400 yuan for the arbitrage strategy, and stay on the sidelines for options. [27] Group 7: Zinc Market Review - The LME zinc market rose 0.73% to $2844.5 per ton, and the SHFE zinc 2509 contract rose 0.39% to 22875 yuan per ton. The SHFE zinc index position decreased by 1896 lots to 236,500 lots. The spot market was weak, with low trading volume. [29] Important Information - As of July 21, the SMM seven - region zinc ingot inventory was 92,700 tons, down 40 tons from July 14 and 80 tons from July 17. In June 2025, the import of zinc concentrates was 330,000 tons, down 32.87% month - on - month but up 22.42% year - on - year; the import of refined zinc was 36,100 tons, up 34.98% month - on - month and 3.24% year - on - year; the export of refined zinc was 1900 tons, with a net import of 34,100 tons. The export of galvanized sheets and die - cast zinc alloys increased, while the export of zinc oxide increased month - on - month but decreased year - on - year. [30][32][33] Logic Analysis - The zinc price may rebound in the short - term due to macro and capital factors, but in the long - term, the supply of zinc ore is sufficient, the supply of refined zinc is expected to increase, and the consumption is in the off - season, so the domestic social inventory may continue to accumulate. [33] Trading Strategy - For zinc, the short - term price may be strong, and it is recommended to go long in the short - term. After the macro sentiment fades, consider shorting at high prices according to the inventory accumulation. Stay on the sidelines for arbitrage and options. [34] Group 8: Lead Market Review - The LME lead market rose 0.17% to $2015 per ton, and the SHFE lead 2509 contract rose 0.18% to 16995 yuan per ton. The SHFE lead index position decreased by 351 lots to 98,500 lots. The spot price of SMM1 lead increased by 100 yuan per ton, and the transaction improved. [37] Important Information - As of July 21, the SMM five - region lead ingot inventory was 71,300 tons, up 7900 tons from July 14 and 2300 tons from July 17. A large - scale secondary lead smelter in North China will resume production in early August, affecting the July output by about 2000 tons. In June 2025, the import of lead - acid batteries was 486,100 units, up 14.73% month - on - month and 8.51% year - on - year; the export was 18.7446 million units, down 6.69% month - on - month and 20.53% year - on - year. [38] Logic Analysis - In the short - term, the supply of lead ingots may improve, and the demand from downstream battery enterprises may increase in the traditional peak season. The lead price is supported by the cost and consumption expectations, and may be strong under the improving macro environment. [38] Trading Strategy - For lead, it is recommended to hold long positions for the unilateral strategy, sell put options for the arbitrage strategy, and stay on the sidelines for options. [39] Group 9: Nickel Market Review - The LME nickel price rose 265 to $15510 per ton, and the LME nickel inventory increased by 300 to 207,976 tons. The SHFE nickel main contract NI2509 rose 1830 to 123,700 yuan per ton, and the index position increased by 6896 lots. The premiums of Jinchuan, Russian nickel, and electrowon nickel changed differently. [41] Important Information - Nornickel lowered its 2025 nickel production forecast to 196,000 - 204,000 tons. Lifezone Metals released a feasibility study report on its Kabanga nickel project, which is expected to produce 902,000 tons of nickel per year. In June 2025, China's unforged nickel imports were 17,200 tons, down 2.67% month - on - month but up 130.76% year - on - year; the refined nickel exports were 10,100 tons, down 27.41% month - on - month and 2.01% year - on - year. The net import of unforged nickel in June was 7072 tons. [42][43] Logic Analysis - The market is optimistic about the stimulus policy in the second half of the year. Nornickel's production cut helps relieve the oversupply. The fundamentals of nickel are not prominent, and the price may rebound in the short - term but the increase may be limited. [46] Trading Strategy - For nickel, the price may rise in the short - term following the macro environment. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines for arbitrage and sell deep - out - of - the - money put options for options. [47] Group 10: Stainless Steel Market Review - The main SS2509 contract rose 35 to 12905 yuan per ton, and the index position increased by 5967 lots. The spot prices of cold - rolled and hot - rolled stainless steel were in a certain range. [49] Important Information - In June 2025, Indonesia's exports of 300 - series stainless steel products to Taiwan region of China decreased sharply. The environmental assessment of an 80,000 - ton stainless steel cold - rolling project in Guangxi was approved. A project of Guangdong Guangqing Metal Technology Co., Ltd. to improve the quality of stainless steel and build a continuous casting machine will start construction in September 2025 and is expected to be put into operation in March 2026, with an annual output of 400,000 tons of 400 - series stainless steel billets. [49] Logic Analysis - The market is optimistic about the stimulus policy, and the stainless steel price is expected to be strong in the short - term. However, the actual demand is not optimistic, and the market is trading on the macro logic. [50] Trading Strategy - For stainless steel, the price is expected to rise in a volatile manner for the unilateral strategy, and it is recommended to stay on the sidelines for arbitrage. [52] Group 11: Industrial Silicon Market Review - The main contract of industrial silicon futures closed at 9260 yuan per ton, up 4.99%. Spot prices also increased significantly. [54] Important Information - A fire broke out at Shandong Zibo Dongyue Organic Silicon Material Co., Ltd., which has a methyl chlorosilane monomer production capacity of 600,000 tons per year. [54] Logic Analysis - Leading enterprises are reducing production, and the复产 capacity in the southwest is small - scale. There is a supply - demand gap in industrial silicon before the leading enterprises resume production. The inventory is mainly in the trading sector, and the futures price increase forms a positive feedback with the spot price. In the long - term, the market reversal depends on the leading enterprises'复产 rhythm. [54] Trading Strategy - For industrial silicon, it is recommended to take a long - biased approach for the unilateral strategy, buy protective put options for options, and conduct reverse arbitrage for the 11th and 12th contracts and positive arbitrage for the 11th and 10th contracts for arbitrage. [55] Group 12: Polysilicon Market Review - No specific market review information is provided. Important Information - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will introduce a growth - stabilizing plan for key industries. The US solar manufacturing and trade alliance has filed an anti - dumping/anti - subsidy investigation against India, Indonesia, and Laos. [59] Logic Analysis - The polysilicon market is full of rumors, and the price increase can be transmitted to the downstream. The futures price is expected to fluctuate between 40,000 and 47,000 yuan per ton. The increase in industrial silicon price drives up the cost of polysilicon, and the price is expected to be strong in the short - term until the number of warehouse receipts increases. [59][60] Trading Strategy - For polysilicon, it is recommended to pay attention to the number of warehouse receipts for the unilateral strategy, stay on the sidelines for options, and conduct reverse arbitrage for the far - month contracts for arbitrage. [60] Group 13: Lithium Carbonate Market Review - The main 2509 contract of lithium carbonate rose 1760 to 71,280 yuan per ton, and the index position increased by 17,000 lots. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipts decreased by 210 to 9969 tons. The spot prices of electric and industrial lithium carbonate also increased. [62] Important Information

Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The overall demand side of polysilicon still faces significant pressure. The polysilicon futures market saw a daily limit today, mainly due to the rising coal and energy prices, which led to an increase in costs. Meanwhile, the photovoltaic industry has been a major focus in the anti - involution conference, resulting in a significant increase in polysilicon prices. However, with high profits and inventory levels, if enterprises resume production and the downstream cannot absorb the high - priced products, a negative feedback loop may form. It is advised to wait and see or consider buying put options instead of chasing the high prices [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main polysilicon contract was 49,105 yuan/ton, with a change of 3,445 yuan. The price difference between August and September was 225 yuan, a decrease of 175 yuan. The main contract's open interest was 192,179 lots, an increase of 20,122 lots. The price difference between polysilicon and industrial silicon was 39,450 yuan/ton, an increase of 3,050 yuan [2]. 现货市场 - The spot price of polysilicon was 46,000 yuan/ton, unchanged. The basis was 340 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1,810 yuan. The weekly average price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon was 4.94 US dollars/kg, unchanged. The average prices of cauliflower - type, dense - type, and re - feeding type polysilicon were 30 yuan/kg, 36 yuan/kg, and 34.8 yuan/kg respectively, all unchanged [2]. Upstream Situation - The closing price of the main industrial silicon contract was 9,655 yuan/ton, an increase of 395 yuan. The spot price was 9,500 yuan/ton, unchanged. The monthly production was 305,200 tons, an increase of 5,500 tons. The monthly export volume was 52,919.65 tons, a decrease of 12,197.89 tons. The monthly import volume was 2,211.36 tons, an increase of 71.51 tons. The total social inventory was 552,000 tons, an increase of 10,000 tons [2]. Industry Situation - The monthly production of polysilicon was 95,000 tons, a decrease of 1,000 tons. The monthly import volume was 1,113 tons, an increase of 320 tons. The weekly spot price of imported polysilicon in China was 6.01 US dollars/kg, an increase of 0.98 US dollars. The monthly average import price was 2.19 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 0.14 US dollars [2]. Downstream Situation - The monthly production of solar cells was 6.7386 million kilowatts, a decrease of 318,300 kilowatts. The average daily price of solar cells was 0.82 RMB/W, an increase of 0.01 RMB/W. The monthly export volume of photovoltaic modules was 88,975,860 units, a decrease of 14,424,120 units. The monthly import volume was 11,095,900 units, a decrease of 1,002,590 units. The monthly average import price was 0.31 US dollars/unit, a decrease of 0.01 US dollars. The weekly comprehensive price index of the photovoltaic industry (SPI) for polysilicon was 26.63, an increase of 4.34 [2]. Industry News - The deputy director of the National Data Bureau stated that the bureau will promote the market - oriented reform of data elements and the "Artificial Intelligence +" initiative. In the polysilicon industry, the overall production of polysilicon enterprises increased this week, with some enterprises increasing production and some undergoing maintenance. The self - disciplined production reduction measures did not cause significant fluctuations in production capacity. The demand side was affected by the anti - involution conference, with a significant decline in production capacity but a gradual recovery in price. The production schedule of downstream photovoltaic modules has been adjusted down, and the demand has weakened marginally [2]. - The National Energy Administration issued a notice on verifying coal production to ensure stable coal supply [2]. 观点总结 - The overall demand for polysilicon still faces significant pressure. The futures market of polysilicon rose to the daily limit today, mainly due to the increase in coal and energy prices, which led to an increase in costs. The photovoltaic industry remains a major focus in the anti - involution conference, resulting in a significant increase in polysilicon prices. However, with high profits and inventory levels, if enterprises resume production and the downstream cannot absorb the high - priced products, a negative feedback loop may form. The spot price did not rise today. It is recommended to wait and see or consider buying put options instead of chasing the high prices [2].

Report Overview - Date: July 22, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Energy and Chemical Research Team [3] Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoints - The industrial silicon futures' main price fluctuated. The Si2509 contract closed at 9,260 yuan/ton, up 4.99%. The trading volume was 1,260,930 lots, and the open interest was 383,296 lots, with a net increase of 3,956 lots. The spot price of industrial silicon remained stable. The 553-grade in Inner Mongolia was priced at 8,800 yuan/ton, and in Sichuan at 8,600 yuan/ton. The 421-grade in Inner Mongolia was 9,400 yuan/ton, in Xinjiang 9,250 yuan/ton, and in Sichuan 9,350 yuan/ton [4]. - The commodity sector resonated to fill the gap in April, and industrial silicon continued to make up for the increase. The fundamental factors are not the main driving logic at present. The resumption of production in the southwest offset the reduction in Xinjiang, and the production change was not significant compared with the first half of the year. There was no unexpected change in the demand side. Previously, it was suggested that 8,800 - 9,200 yuan/ton was a resistance range to be challenged based on the average cost and the previous warehouse receipt cancellation price. Since last Friday, the policy side continued to boost the strong market expectation, and the increase in the industrial silicon guidance price also indicated that the policy aimed at "profit repair" in the short term. Referring to the current average cost of industrial silicon at 9,228 yuan/ton, it will continue to fluctuate strongly in the short term [4]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Review and Outlook - Market Performance: The main price of industrial silicon futures fluctuated. The Si2509 contract closed at 9,260 yuan/ton, up 4.99%, with a trading volume of 1,260,930 lots and an open interest of 383,296 lots, a net increase of 3,956 lots [4]. - Spot Price: The spot price of industrial silicon was mainly stable. The 553-grade in Inner Mongolia was 8,800 yuan/ton, and in Sichuan 8,600 yuan/ton. The 421-grade in Inner Mongolia was 9,400 yuan/ton, in Xinjiang 9,250 yuan/ton, and in Sichuan 9,350 yuan/ton [4]. - Future Outlook: The commodity sector filled the April gap, and industrial silicon continued to rise. The fundamentals were not the main driver. Southwest's复产 offset Xinjiang's production cuts, and demand had no significant changes. With policy support and a cost reference of 9,228 yuan/ton, it will fluctuate strongly in the short term [4]. 2. Market News - On July 21, the futures warehouse receipt volume on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange was 50,141 lots, a net decrease of 252 lots from the previous trading day [5]. - In the third week of July, the transaction price range of polysilicon n-type re-feeding material was 40,000 - 49,000 yuan/ton, with an average price of 41,700 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 12.4%. The transaction price range of n-type granular silicon was 40,000 - 45,000 yuan/ton, with an average price of 41,000 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 15.2% [5]. - On July 18, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Chief Engineer Xie Shaofeng stated that work plans for stabilizing growth in ten key industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, and building materials were about to be introduced, aiming to adjust the structure, optimize supply, and eliminate backward production capacity [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the chemical industry [11] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of addressing "involution" in the chemical industry, with multiple government meetings in 2024 highlighting the need to combat "malicious competition" and promote product quality [6][16] - The focus is on identifying potential investment opportunities within the chemical sector that can benefit from the government's "anti-involution" policies [17] Summary by Sections Why Focus on Chemical Industry Investment Opportunities? - The report outlines the government's commitment to addressing "involution" through various meetings and policy announcements, including the emphasis on supply-side structural reforms and the need for industry self-discipline [6][16] - The report suggests that the chemical industry can find opportunities under the current "anti-involution" policies, particularly through the identification of sectors with stable supply-demand dynamics [17] Which Sub-industries May Benefit from Anti-involution? - The report identifies several sub-industries likely to benefit from the anti-involution policies, including: 1. Comprehensive Chain: Chromium salts, caustic soda, industrial silicon, organic silicon 2. Agricultural Chain: Glyphosate, urea, methanol, sucralose/aspartame, MSG, lysine 3. Real Estate Chain: PVC, soda ash, titanium dioxide, MDI/TDI 4. Electronics Chain: Photoinitiators, refrigerants R134a/R32 5. Textile Chain: Dyes, viscose staple fiber, spandex, viscose filament, polyester filament 6. Automotive Chain: Polyester industrial yarn [7][8][20] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on sub-industries that meet specific criteria such as slowing capacity growth, high operating rates, high concentration, minimal cost differences among leading companies, and products at the bottom of the price cycle [8][9] - Key sub-industries to watch include organic silicon, polyester filament, photoinitiators, glyphosate, industrial silicon, and MSG/amino acids, with specific companies highlighted for potential investment [9][29]

Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided in the report. Core View - The overall demand for industrial silicon from its three major downstream industries is still showing a slowdown trend. After the news of Yajiang today, it has a significant impact on the three major downstream demands of industrial silicon. It is recommended to temporarily wait and see in the short - term and maintain a short - selling strategy in the medium - to long - term [2]. Summary by Directory Futures Market - The closing price of the main contract is 9,260 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 565 yuan/ton; the position of the main contract is 383,296 lots, a week - on - week decrease of 3,956 lots; the net position of the top 20 is - 70,457 lots, a week - on - week decrease of 2,674 lots; the warehouse receipt of the Guangzhou Futures Exchange is 50,393 lots; the price difference between industrial silicon in August - September is 5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 15 yuan/ton [2]. Spot Market - The average price of oxygen - passed 553 silicon is 9,500 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 150 yuan/ton; the average price of 421 silicon is 9,750 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 100 yuan/ton; the basis of the Si main contract is 240 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 415 yuan/ton; the spot price of DMC is 10,860 yuan/ton, with no change [2]. Upstream Situation - The average price of silica is 410 yuan/ton, the average price of petroleum coke is 1,720 yuan/ton, the average price of clean coal is 1,850 yuan/ton, the average price of wood chips is 490 yuan/ton, and the ex - factory price of graphite electrodes (400mm) is 12,250 yuan/ton, all with no change [2]. Industry Situation - The monthly output of industrial silicon is 305,200 tons, a month - on - month increase of 5,500 tons; the weekly social inventory of industrial silicon is 552,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 10,000 tons; the monthly import volume of industrial silicon is 2,211.36 tons, a month - on - month increase of 71.51 tons; the monthly export volume of industrial silicon is 52,919.65 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 12,197.89 tons [2]. Downstream Situation - The weekly output of organic silicon DMC is 44,900 tons, a week - on - week increase of 700 tons; the average price of aluminum alloy ADC12 in the Yangtze River spot is 20,300 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 100 yuan/ton; the overseas market price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon is 15.75 US dollars/kg; the weekly average spot price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon is 4.94 US dollars/kg, with no change; the monthly export volume of unforged aluminum alloy is 24,179.3 tons; the weekly operating rate of organic silicon DMC is 71.38%, a week - on - week increase of 1.97 percentage points; the monthly output of aluminum alloy is 1.645 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 117,000 tons; the monthly export volume of aluminum alloy is 20,187.85 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 337.93 tons [2]. Industry News - A major monomer factory in Shandong had a sudden fire yesterday, and the damage to the device is unknown. It is expected that the quotation in the organic silicon market will rise today. The State - owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council approved the establishment of China Yajiang Group Co., Ltd. Zimbabwe's state - owned mining enterprise Kuvimba Mining House plans to break ground on a concentrator with an annual processing capacity of 600,000 tons of lithium concentrate at its Sandawana mine in the third quarter of this year, with a total investment of 270 million US dollars, and it is expected to be put into operation in early 2027 [2]. Supply - side Analysis - The current fertilizer subsidy policy in the Ili region of the Northwest remains stable. Large - scale production enterprises have not reported any news of production cuts or shutdowns. The production cost in the Southwest region has decreased. The resumption of production in Baoshan is relatively active, but the resumption scale in Nujiang and Dehong has not met expectations. Sichuan manufacturers mainly focus on ensuring supply and relying on self - owned power plants to maintain production, and the overall operating rate has not increased significantly [2]. Demand - side Analysis - In the organic silicon field, the spot price has risen, production profits have declined, costs have increased, the operating rate has increased, and it supports industrial silicon. In the polysilicon field, mainstream enterprises are reducing production, the industry is operating at a reduced load, downstream photovoltaic demand has declined significantly, and the demand for industrial silicon has decreased. In the aluminum alloy field, enterprises replenish inventory as needed, inventory has increased, prices have declined, and it is difficult to drive the demand for industrial silicon [2].