Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The price of industrial silicon is expected to remain high in the short term but may face a risk of decline if polysilicon enterprises implement production cuts. The price of polysilicon is also in high - level consolidation, and the pressure to raise the spot price is large, which may suppress the futures market [1]. - For industrial silicon, the supply is increasing steadily, while the demand is mixed. For polysilicon, the supply is expected to increase slightly, and the demand has increased in the short term, but the terminal demand pressure is large [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon Price Information - The average price of non - oxygenated 553 (East China) remained unchanged at 8,950 yuan/ton, and the average price of 421 (East China) remained unchanged at 9,400 yuan/ton. The closing price of the futures main contract rose 3.03% to 8,665 yuan/ton [1]. Fundamental Analysis - Supply: With the continuous rise of silicon prices, some previously shut - down silicon plants in Xinjiang have resumed production. In the southwest production area, the power cost has decreased during the wet season, and the enterprise operation rate has steadily increased [1]. - Demand: Polysilicon enterprises maintain a production - cut situation, but some silicon material plants have复产 plans, which will bring some demand increments. The supply of organic silicon is temporarily tightened due to an accident at a large factory, but the supply pressure has increased recently. Silicon - aluminum alloy enterprises purchase as needed, and the downstream's willingness to stock up at a low level is insufficient [1]. Investment Strategy - Overall, due to potential supply disturbances, the industrial silicon futures market strengthened again. It is expected that the silicon price will remain high in the short term. The trading strategy is to operate in the range, try to go long on dips, and consider participating in the reverse spread of contracts 2511 and 2512 [1]. Polysilicon Price Information - N - type dense material decreased 0.10% to 50.05 yuan/kg, N - type re - feeding material decreased 0.10% to 51.44 yuan/kg, N - type mixed material decreased 0.10% to 49.05 yuan/kg, and N - type granular silicon remained unchanged at 48.5 yuan/kg. The closing price of the futures main contract decreased 3.93% to 53,520 yuan/ton [1]. Fundamental Analysis - Supply: Silicon material enterprises maintain a production - cut situation, but some may have new production capacity put into operation. It is expected that the output will increase slightly, approaching 110,000 tons in July and increasing to about 130,000 tons in August [1]. - Demand: Many upstream and downstream enterprises completed procurement and shipment before the end of August, the trading volume in the polysilicon market increased significantly, and the inventory decreased significantly. However, the terminal demand pressure is large, and the component price increase is difficult [1]. Investment Strategy - Overall, due to supply disturbances and high downstream raw material inventory, it is difficult to have concentrated restocking in the short term. The pressure to raise the spot price is large, which may suppress the futures market. The trading strategy is to take profit on previous long positions in a timely manner and try to go long on dips before the supply - side reform policy is implemented [1]. Other Information - On September 10, the State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company issued a notice on the market - oriented reform of the new - energy on - grid electricity price. From January 2026, the on - grid electricity of new - energy projects in the city will enter the power market [1]. - On the evening of September 9, JinkoSolar (688223) announced that its subsidiary Zhejiang JinkoSolar Energy Co., Ltd. plans to sell 80% of the equity of its subsidiary Zhejiang JinkoSolar New Materials Co., Ltd. to Dico Co., Ltd. (300842) for 80 million yuan [1].

Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "Overweight" [1] Core Insights - The pesticide industry is experiencing continuous destocking, with some products starting to see price increases, indicating a potential recovery in industry sentiment [5][11] - The overall performance of the chemical industry is showing signs of recovery in H1 2025, driven by supply elasticity and domestic demand for localization under new technological trends [5] - Supply-side structural optimization is expected, with a focus on sectors with significant elasticity and competitive advantages [5][16] - New consumption trends and technological self-circulation are driving demand for health additives and sugar substitutes, leading to potential growth in the food additive sector [5][17] Summary by Sections 1. Industry News and Events - The pesticide sector's total inventory as of June 30, 2025, accounted for 13.94% of total assets, down 0.12 percentage points from March 31, 2025, indicating ongoing destocking since the peak in September 2023 [11] - Prices for certain pesticide products have risen since the beginning of 2025, with glyphosate, paraquat, and mancozeb increasing by 14.81%, 39.13%, and 12.50% respectively [13] 2. Chemical Sector Performance - For the week of September 1-5, 2025, the CSI 300 index fell by 0.81%, while the Shenwan Basic Chemical Index dropped by 1.36%, underperforming the market [18][21] - The top five performing sub-sectors included modified plastics (2.52%) and inorganic salts (1.03%), while the worst performers included oil and petrochemical trading (-4.08%) and synthetic resins (-3.74%) [21] 3. Price Tracking of Key Products - Notable price increases for the week included hydrochloric acid (27.27%) and NYMEX natural gas (4.65%), while TDI saw a decrease of 5.56% [30][31] - The price spread for carbon black against coal tar increased by 93.63%, indicating significant market dynamics [32][33] 4. Investment Recommendations - Focus on sectors with significant supply-side reform potential, such as organic silicon and membrane materials, and consider leading companies like Hoshine Silicon Industry and Zhejiang Longsheng [5][16] - Emphasize companies with relative advantages in weak supply-demand conditions, such as Baofeng Energy in coal chemical and Juhua Co. in fluorochemical refrigerants [5][16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the basic chemical industry, suggesting that leading companies with significant scale and cost advantages will benefit from economic recovery and demand resurgence [4][8]. Core Insights - The report highlights the recovery of the TDI production facility by Mitsui and the successful commissioning of a new ethylene plant by Jilin Petrochemical, indicating positive developments in the industry [3][4]. - It emphasizes the strong competitive position of domestic tire manufacturers and suggests that rare growth stocks in this sector are worth attention [4]. - The report notes a potential recovery in consumer electronics, recommending upstream material companies as beneficiaries of this trend [4]. - It identifies several resilient cyclical industries, such as phosphate and fluorine chemicals, which are expected to see improved market conditions due to supply constraints and rising demand [5][8]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.18%, while the ChiNext Index rose by 2.35%. The CITIC Basic Chemical Index increased by 0.15%, and the Shenwan Chemical Index decreased by 1.36% [14][17]. - The top-performing sub-industries included organic silicon (3.59%), modified plastics (2.46%), and tires (2.22%), while the worst performers were other plastic products (-4.72%) and compound fertilizers (-3.04%) [17][18]. Industry Dynamics - Mitsui's TDI plant is set to resume production after a chlorine leak incident, with expectations of stable product supply [3]. - Jilin Petrochemical's new ethylene plant has successfully started operations, increasing its total ethylene capacity to 1.9 million tons per year [3]. Investment Themes - **Tire Sector**: Domestic tire companies are noted for their strong competitive edge, with recommendations to focus on companies like Sailun Tire and Linglong Tire [4]. - **Consumer Electronics**: A gradual recovery is anticipated, with upstream material companies expected to benefit from increased demand in the panel supply chain [4]. - **Cyclical Industries**: Phosphate and fluorine chemical sectors are highlighted for their resilience, with recommendations for companies like Yuntianhua and Juhua [5][8]. - **Leading Companies**: The report suggests that leading companies in the chemical sector, such as Wanhua Chemical and Hualu Hengsheng, will benefit from economic recovery and demand resurgence [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Industrial silicon: Bearish / Polysilicon: Bearish [5] 2. Core Viewpoints - The resumption rhythm of large factories in Xinjiang still affects the fundamental changes of industrial silicon. Short - term industrial silicon may operate between 8200 - 9200 yuan/ton, and attention should be paid to range - trading opportunities. For polysilicon, although the spot dense material quotation has risen to 55 yuan/kg, the actual transaction price is likely to be concentrated between 50 - 52 yuan/kg. After the sharp rise in the futures market stimulated by the "anti - involution" news, the futures have a large premium over the spot, which may stimulate the hedging willingness of silicon material enterprises again. The upward space of polysilicon is limited, while the downward space is opened. Short - term attention should be paid to the callback opportunity, and the 11 - 12 reverse arbitrage opportunity can be considered at around - 2000 yuan/ton [4][18] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Industrial silicon/polysilicon industry chain prices - This week, the Si2511 contract of industrial silicon increased by 430 yuan/ton to 8820 yuan/ton. The SMM spot price of East China oxygen - passing 553 increased by 50 yuan/ton to 9100 yuan/ton, and the price of Xinjiang 99 increased by 50 yuan/ton to 8500 yuan/ton. The PS2511 contract of polysilicon increased by 7180 yuan/ton to 56735 yuan/ton. The transaction price of N - type re -投料 increased by 1100 yuan/ton to 49000 yuan/ton [9] 3.2 "Anti - involution" news stimulates significant premium in the futures market - **Industrial silicon**: The main futures contract of industrial silicon fluctuated downward this week. The number of open furnaces in Xinjiang, Ningxia, and Northeast decreased by 3, 1, and 1 respectively. The resumption volume of large factories in Xinjiang was less than expected, and the southern start - up was basically stable. Some silicon factories may start to reduce production during the dry season in late October. The SMM industrial silicon social inventory decreased by 0.40 million tons, and the sample factory inventory decreased by 0.27 million tons. Downstream maintained rigid demand procurement without stockpiling. If the start - up of large factories in Xinjiang remains unchanged, industrial silicon may accumulate about 30,000 tons of inventory from September to October and may reduce inventory by about 100,000 tons during the dry season from November to December. If large factories in Xinjiang resume full production, it may be difficult to reduce inventory during the dry season [11] - **Organic silicon**: The price of organic silicon decreased slightly this week. Some devices were shut down or under maintenance, and the weekly start - up rate changed little. The overall start - up rate of enterprises was 73.47%, the weekly output was 48,600 tons, an increase of 1.04%, and the inventory was 48,400 tons, a decrease of 1.83%. New orders increased slightly, and the market activity increased slightly. It is expected that the price of organic silicon will fluctuate at a low level [11][12] - **Polysilicon**: The main futures contract of polysilicon rose significantly this week. Polysilicon production and sales restrictions officially started in September, and the production schedule in September is still around 128,000 tons. Attention should be paid to whether the production will further decline to the quota level. As of September 4, the factory inventory of polysilicon enterprises was 211,000 tons, mainly concentrated in two first - tier enterprises. Silicon wafer enterprises' polysilicon raw material inventory reached 200,000 tons. Silicon material enterprises continued to raise prices, but downstream enterprises were resistant to high - priced silicon materials. It is expected that the transaction price of dense material in September will be concentrated between 50 - 52 yuan/kg [13] - **Silicon wafers**: The quotation of silicon wafers was further raised this week. The mainstream transaction prices of M10/G12R/G12 silicon wafers remained at 1.25/1.40/1.60 yuan/piece, but the quotations of M10/G12 were further raised to 1.30/1.65 yuan/piece. As of September 4, the silicon wafer factory inventory was 16.85GW, and the production schedule in September was 57.5GW. It is expected that silicon wafers will stabilize at the new quotation in the short term [14] - **Battery cells**: The price of battery cells further increased this week. The mainstream transaction prices of M10/G12 battery cells rose to 0.3/0.295 yuan/watt, while that of G12R remained at 0.285 yuan/watt. As of September 1, the inventory of Chinese photovoltaic battery export factories was 7.81GW, and the production schedule in September was 60GW. The price increase of silicon wafers put pressure on battery cells. It is expected that the price of battery cells will remain stable in the short term [15] - **Components**: The price of components remained basically stable this week. Centralized components mainly executed previous orders, and distributed projects executed more new orders. The upstream price increase was not smoothly transmitted to the terminal. It is expected that the component price will fluctuate in the short term, and attention should be paid to whether there are demand - side policy introductions [16][17] 3.3 Investment advice - **Industrial silicon**: Pay attention to the follow - up progress of large factories' resumption in Xinjiang. Short - term industrial silicon may operate between 8200 - 9200 yuan/ton, and pay attention to range - trading opportunities [18] - **Polysilicon**: The actual transaction price of dense material is likely to be concentrated between 50 - 52 yuan/kg. After the sharp rise in the futures market, the futures have a large premium over the spot, which may stimulate the hedging willingness of silicon material enterprises. The upward space of polysilicon is limited, and the downward space is opened. Short - term attention should be paid to the callback opportunity, and the 11 - 12 reverse arbitrage opportunity can be considered at around - 2000 yuan/ton [4][18] 3.4 Hot news sorting - **China Anneng's component purchase project change**: The original 0.66 yuan/W component price limit was invalid. The tender scale was changed from 2GW to 200MW, and the tender model was changed. The new tender does not set a price limit [19] - **Two - department policy**: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued a plan to govern the low - price competition of photovoltaic products according to law, strengthen the monitoring and early warning of key industries, and guide the orderly layout of the photovoltaic and lithium - battery industries [19] 3.5 Industrial chain high - frequency data tracking - **Industrial silicon**: It includes data such as the spot price of oxygen - passing 553 and 99 silicon, weekly output in different regions, and social and factory inventories [21][24][28] - **Organic silicon**: It includes data such as the spot price of DMC, weekly profit, factory inventory, and weekly output [31][32] - **Polysilicon**: It includes data such as the spot price, weekly gross profit, factory inventory, and enterprise weekly output [36][37] - **Silicon wafers**: It includes data such as the spot price, average net profit, factory inventory, and enterprise weekly output [38][40][43] - **Battery cells**: It includes data such as the spot price, average net profit, export factory inventory, and enterprise monthly output [44][46][50] - **Components**: It includes data such as the spot price, average net profit, factory inventory, and enterprise monthly output [53][58][60]

Core Viewpoint - The industrial silicon futures market shows a strong performance with a significant price increase, indicating potential shifts in supply and demand dynamics within the industry [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of September 5, the main contract for industrial silicon futures reached 8795.0 yuan/ton, marking a substantial increase of 3.41% [1]. - The trading volume of industrial silicon futures on September 4 was 50,072 contracts, which represents a decrease of 276 contracts compared to the previous trading day [2]. Group 2: Production and Capacity - The estimated national industrial silicon production for the week is approximately 81,100 tons, with a national capacity utilization rate of 55.85% [2]. - Weekly production has increased to 90,000 tons, suggesting a monthly production estimate of around 390,000 tons [3]. Group 3: Demand and Supply Dynamics - The organic silicon market is experiencing upward trends in prices and profits, leading to expectations of increased production, which may negatively impact the demand for industrial silicon [2]. - The demand side for polysilicon is expected to decrease, with monthly production revised down from 145,000 tons to a range of 120,000 to 130,000 tons due to production cuts [3]. - The industry is facing a supply-demand imbalance, with no significant inventory reduction drivers present [3]. Group 4: Institutional Insights - According to Jianxin Futures, the current market conditions show no significant improvement in the fundamentals, with increased supply pressure and a lack of policy focus on the industrial silicon sector [3]. - Zhonghui Futures notes that supply pressures are rising, particularly in the northwest region, while downstream polysilicon operations are expected to decrease, influenced by strong price increases in polysilicon and the photovoltaic industry [3].

Core Viewpoint - The company plans to continue using idle raised funds for cash management, specifically through high-security and liquid investment products, while ensuring that it does not affect the construction of fundraising projects [1][12]. Summary by Relevant Sections Basic Information - The company has purchased a large deposit certificate from Jiujiang Bank for a total amount of RMB 180 million, with a term of 6 months [1][9]. Decision-Making Process - The board of directors and the supervisory board approved the proposal to use up to RMB 250 million of idle raised funds for cash management, which is valid for 12 months and can be rolled over [1][12]. Cash Management Overview - The purpose of using idle funds is to maximize shareholder value and improve the efficiency of fund usage while ensuring that it does not impact the ongoing projects [3][11]. Financial Performance - The company has achieved a total investment return of RMB 5 million from previous cash management activities, which aligns with expected returns [2][3]. Investment Product Details - The cash management product is a fixed-term deposit with an expected annualized return of 1.4%, and it allows for full or partial early withdrawal [9][10]. Risk Control Measures - The company emphasizes risk control by selecting low-risk, high-security investment products and maintaining close communication with the bank to monitor fund operations [10][11]. Impact on Daily Operations - The continued use of idle funds for cash management will not affect the normal operation of fundraising projects or the company's main business, while also enhancing fund efficiency and generating additional investment returns [11][12].

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the supply-side reform across various industries, highlighting a slower capacity reduction compared to previous reforms. The overall capacity and inventory cycles for non-financial enterprises in the second quarter remain at the bottom, indicating a need for time and policy accumulation for recovery [3][4]. Key Points and Arguments - **Supply Capacity Assessment**: Analysts evaluate supply capacity using three dimensions: current supply capacity (capacity utilization rate and inventory), future supply changes (expansionary capital expenditure), and industry profitability (gross margin and proportion of loss-making enterprises) [4][5]. - **Manufacturing Sector**: - Industries such as construction, chemicals, and coke are categorized as "three lows" (low capacity utilization, low inventory, low expansionary capital expenditure), indicating low production willingness and limited future production capacity, accelerating capacity clearance [6]. - In contrast, cyclical products like textile chemicals, glass fiber, and fluorochemicals show profit growth, particularly fluorochemicals [6]. - Manufacturing areas like inverters, silicon materials, and silicon wafers are performing well, while lithium batteries and photovoltaic cell components are at the left-side bottom [6]. - **Consumer Goods Sector**: Chemical pharmaceuticals and clothing/home textiles are performing well, while traditional Chinese medicine is positioned in the middle to later stages of the left side [6]. - **TMT Sector**: Electronic chemicals, integrated circuit manufacturing, and security equipment are in relatively good positions, with no observed left-side bottom industries [2][6]. Additional Important Insights - The current supply-side framework is based on listed company data, reflecting the latest industry conditions as of the second quarter. The introduction of anti-involution policies has led to some positive factors across industries, but the overall situation remains at the bottom, requiring further time and policy efforts for noticeable changes [3]. - The assessment of supply capacity includes measuring capacity utilization through fixed asset turnover ratios and inventory through cumulative year-on-year comparisons over the past decade [4][5]. - Continuous tracking of data across different sectors is essential for making accurate judgments regarding potential investment opportunities and risks [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the basic chemical industry [2]. Core Viewpoints - The upcoming peak season in September and October is expected to improve demand for polyester filament, leading to price elasticity [5]. - The organic silicon industry is anticipated to experience a phase of rebound due to strengthened collaboration expectations [5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The basic chemical sector outperformed the market with a weekly increase of 1.1%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.8% and the ChiNext Index increased by 7.7% [4]. - Year-to-date, the basic chemical industry index has increased by 23.9%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 8.8% but underperforming the ChiNext Index by 11.1% [4]. Key News and Company Announcements - The demand for polyester filament is improving, supported by favorable external factors such as the extension of tariffs between China and the U.S. and the initiation of autumn and winter orders in the domestic market [5]. - The organic silicon industry is expected to face significant supply pressure in 2024, with a projected 26.5% year-on-year increase in new capacity [5]. Product Price and Price Difference Analysis - As of August 29, the prices for polyester filament (POY, DTY, FDY) were 6900, 8050, and 7150 CNY/ton respectively, with weekly increases of 100, 100, and 50 CNY/ton [5]. - The report highlights significant price increases in various chemical products, with liquid nitrogen in Hebei rising by 38.5% [6]. Investment Recommendations - Core assets are entering a long-term value zone, with chemical blue chips expected to experience a dual recovery in valuation and profitability [6]. - Industries facing supply shortages are likely to see price elasticity first, with specific companies recommended for investment [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating. 2. Core Views of the Report - For industrial silicon and polysilicon, the supply side is expected to continue to resume production, and there are expectations of production cuts in downstream polysilicon. The pressure on the inventory side has not improved, so the futures prices are expected to be weak in the short - term. For polysilicon, the fundamentals show an increase in both supply and demand, with expectations of double production cuts later, and the terminal installation willingness continues to shrink. The price may fluctuate weakly in the short - term [9][10]. - For lithium carbonate, the supply - side disturbances are cooling down, and the demand schedule for September is relatively optimistic. However, the inventory transfer from upstream to downstream continues, and the return of goods from downstream weakens the transmission of increased demand. The fundamentals have limited support for the futures price, and it is expected to be mainly in a weak oscillation [83][84]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Part One: Non - ferrous and New Energy Price Monitoring - **Non - ferrous Metals**: The report monitors the closing prices of various non - ferrous metals, including the dollar index, exchange rate CNH, copper (both Shanghai and London), aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, tin, alumina, and stainless steel. For example, the dollar index is at 97.8477, with a daily decline of 0.02%, a weekly increase of 0.13%, and an annual decrease of 9.80%. Industrial silicon is at 8390 yuan/ton, with a daily decline of 2.10%, a weekly decline of 4.06%, and an annual decline of 23.62% [6]. - **New Energy Metals**: The price of industrial silicon is 8390 yuan/ton, with a daily decline of 2.10%, a weekly decline of 4.06%, and an annual decline of 23.62%. The price of lithium carbonate is 77180 yuan/ton, with a daily decline of 1.23%, a weekly decline of 2.25%, and an annual increase of 0.10% [6]. 3.2 Part Two: Industrial Silicon (SI) and Polysilicon (PS) 3.2.1 Industrial Silicon - **Supply Side**: The national weekly production is 9.00 tons, a 2.25% increase from the previous week. The number of operating furnaces is 281, an increase of 12 from the previous week. In the main production areas, Xinjiang's weekly production is 4.13 tons, a 2.23% increase, with 8 more operating furnaces; Inner Mongolia's weekly production is 1.05 tons, remaining the same, with 1 more operating furnace; Yunnan's weekly production is 1.32 tons, a 3.12% increase, with 2 more operating furnaces; Sichuan's weekly production is 1.29 tons, a 1.57% increase, with the same number of operating furnaces [9]. - **Demand Side**: For polysilicon, the weekly production is 2.99 tons, a 0.67% increase, the factory inventory is 23.30 tons, a 4.91% decrease, and the profit per ton is about 61.54 yuan, a 45 - yuan increase. For organic silicon, the DMC weekly production is 4.81 tons, a 4.37% decrease, the factory inventory is 4.93 tons, a 1.02% increase, and the gross profit per ton is - 1859.38 yuan, a 200 - yuan increase per ton [9]. - **Inventory Side**: The explicit inventory is 68.82 tons, a 0.34% decrease, with a 19.32% increase compared to the same period last year. The industry inventory is 43.59 tons, a 0.34% decrease. The market inventory is 17.45 tons, remaining the same, and the factory inventory is 26.14 tons, a 0.57% decrease. The warehouse - receipt inventory is 25.23 tons, a 0.34% decrease [9]. - **Cost and Profit**: The national average cost per ton is 9092 yuan, remaining the same, and the profit per ton is 123 yuan, a 12 - yuan decrease per ton. In the main production areas, the average profit per ton in Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Sichuan is 504, 131, and 200 yuan respectively, a decrease of 33, 0, and 5 yuan per ton compared to the previous week [9]. - **Investment View**: The supply side continues to resume production, there are expectations of production cuts in downstream polysilicon, and the inventory pressure has not improved. It is expected that the futures price will be weak in the short - term [9]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillation [9]. 3.2.2 Polysilicon - **Supply Side**: The national weekly production is 2.99 tons, a 0.67% increase. In the main production areas, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Sichuan, and Yunnan have weekly productions of 1.09, 0.57, 0.29, and 0.40 tons respectively, with Xinjiang having a 0.88% increase [10]. - **Demand Side**: The weekly production of silicon wafers is 12.73GW, a 1.22% increase. The factory inventory is 18.05GW, a 3.68% increase. In July, the production of silicon wafers was 52.75GW, a 10.35% decrease compared to the previous month and a 0.60% decrease compared to the same period last year. In August, the scheduled production is 53.29GW, a 1.02% increase compared to the previous month and a 2.04% decrease compared to the same period last year [10]. - **Inventory Side**: The factory inventory is 23.30 tons, a 4.91% decrease, and the registered warehouse receipts are 20640 tons, a 5.20% increase [10]. - **Cost and Profit**: The national average cost per ton is 41368 yuan, a 0.21% decrease, and the profit per ton is 6109 yuan, a 2324 - yuan increase [10]. - **Investment View**: Fundamentally, both supply and demand increase, with expectations of double production cuts later. The terminal installation willingness continues to shrink, and there is no significant positive news in the short - term. The price may oscillate weakly, with support considered at the full - cost level [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillation [10]. 3.3 Part Three: Lithium Carbonate (LC) - **Supply Side**: The national weekly production is 1.90 tons, a 0.56% decrease. The production of lithium carbonate from spodumene is 12249 tons, a 0.57% increase; from lithium mica is 2500 tons, a 5.66% decrease; and from salt lakes is 2515 tons, a 1.45% decrease. In July, the production of lithium carbonate was 8.15 tons, a 4.41% increase compared to the previous month, a 26.00% increase compared to the same period last year, and 0.47% higher than the expected value. In August, the scheduled production is about 8.42 tons, a 3.27% increase compared to the previous month and a 37.29% increase compared to the same period last year [84]. - **Import Side**: In July, the import volume of lithium carbonate was 1.38 tons, a 21.77% decrease compared to the previous month and a 42.67% decrease compared to the same period last year. The import volume of spodumene concentrate was 57.61 tons, a 34.73% increase compared to the previous month and a 4.82% increase compared to the same period last year [84]. - **Demand Side**: For lithium - iron materials, the weekly production is 6.99 tons, a 1.03% decrease, and the factory inventory is 9.45 tons, a 0.91% increase. In July, the production was 29.07 tons, a 1.86% increase compared to the previous month, a 50.00% increase compared to the same period last year, and 1.07% lower than the expected value. In August, the scheduled production is 31.14 tons, a 7.12% increase compared to the previous month and a 47.24% increase compared to the same period last year. For ternary materials, the weekly production is 1.76 tons, a 0.17% increase, and the factory inventory is 1.78 tons, a 1.22% increase. In July, the production was 6.86 tons, a 5.75% increase compared to the previous month, a 16.70% increase compared to the same period last year, and 4.38% higher than the expected value. In August, the scheduled production is about 7.08 tons, a 3.07% increase compared to the previous month and a 14.34% increase compared to the same period last year. In July, the production of new energy vehicles was 124.30 million, a 1.95% decrease compared to the previous month and a 26.27% increase compared to the same period last year; the sales volume was 126.20 million, a 5.05% decrease compared to the previous month and a 27.41% increase compared to the same period last year. The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in July was 48.67%, a 2.91 - percentage - point increase compared to the previous month [84]. - **Inventory Side**: The social inventory (including warehouse receipts) is 14.11 tons, a 0.29% decrease. The inventory of lithium - salt factories is 4.33 tons, a 7.49% decrease, and the inventory of downstream sectors (cathode factories, battery factories, and traders) is 9.78 tons, a 3.28% increase. The cathode - factory inventory is 5.28 tons, a 2.51% increase, and the inventory of battery factories and traders is 4.50 tons, a 4.19% increase. The inventory center continues to shift from upstream to downstream, and the actual production consumption is small, mostly belonging to inventory transfer between different links. The warehouse - receipt inventory is 2.99 tons, a 22.89% increase [84]. - **Cost and Profit**: The cash production cost of lithium carbonate from purchased lithium mica is 80022 yuan/ton, a 5.71% decrease, and the production profit is - 3245 yuan/ton, a 250 - yuan decrease. The cash production cost of lithium carbonate from purchased spodumene is 76440 yuan/ton, a 4.92% decrease, and the production profit is 2418 yuan/ton, a 1195 - yuan decrease. The cash production cost of lithium carbonate from integrated production using lithium mica is 61721 yuan/ton, and from spodumene is 52787 yuan/ton [84]. - **Investment View**: The supply - side disturbances are cooling down, and the demand schedule for September is relatively optimistic. However, the inventory transfer from upstream to downstream continues, and the return of goods from downstream weakens the transmission of increased demand. The fundamentals have limited support for the futures price, and it is expected to be mainly in a weak oscillation [84]. - **Trading Strategy**: Unilateral: Oscillation [84].

Summary of the Conference Call for 合盛硅业 Company Overview - **Company**: 合盛硅业 (Hesheng Silicon Industry) - **Industry**: Silicon and Organic Silicon Production Key Points and Arguments Production and Sales Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company produced 660,000 tons of industrial silicon and sold 470,000 tons, with 180,000 tons for self-use [1][3] - The expected total production for industrial silicon in 2025 is 1.5 million tons, while organic silicon is projected to be between 1.5 to 1.6 million tons [1][4] - The company reported a loss of approximately 530 million yuan due to the suspension of its photovoltaic business, with 450 million yuan attributed to photovoltaic-related losses [3][12] Market Demand and Pricing Trends - Industrial silicon market demand is expected to recover in the second half of 2025, with prices likely to stabilize [1][5] - Organic silicon demand grew over 10% in the first half of 2025, with a projected growth of 5% to 10% in the second half, driven by emerging sectors like electronics and new energy vehicles [1][10] - The average unit sales cost for organic silicon was below 10,000 yuan, while the industry’s complete cost ranged from 12,000 to 13,000 yuan [1][8] Operational Insights - The company maintained an industrial silicon operating rate of 60% to 70%, compared to the industry average of 40% to 50% [1][9] - The company is currently undergoing maintenance and technical upgrades for its polysilicon-related facilities in Xinjiang, with other unfinished projects on hold [1][7] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in prices for both industrial and organic silicon, with organic silicon prices expected to fluctuate around the industry’s complete cost line [5][6] - The company plans to adjust production flexibly based on supply-demand dynamics and macroeconomic factors to optimize operational efficiency [3][18] Competitive Positioning - The company believes it has a competitive advantage in cost control within the entire supply chain and is actively pursuing new product development and market expansion [23] Additional Insights - The company’s electricity costs are competitive, with an average tax-inclusive electricity price of 0.25 yuan per kWh, and a higher proportion of self-generated electricity [9][16] - The company has no new expansion plans in Yunnan for 2025, but it is considering future capacity planning based on industry conditions [21] Risks and Challenges - The photovoltaic sector has not fully recovered, impacting the demand for industrial silicon, while traditional sectors like real estate are growing slowly but remain significant in volume [10][11] This summary encapsulates the key insights from the conference call, highlighting the company's production capabilities, market dynamics, operational strategies, and future outlook within the silicon industry.