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兼评2月企业利润数据:利润改善未完待续
KAIYUAN SECURITIES· 2026-03-27 12:25
Group 1: Profit and Revenue Improvement - In January-February 2026, the cumulative profit of national large-scale industrial enterprises increased by 15.2% year-on-year, significantly up from the previous value of 0.6%[3] - Cumulative operating revenue for the same period rose by 5.3% year-on-year, improving from 1.1% previously[3] - February's revenue growth improved by 8.5 percentage points compared to the previous value, while profit growth increased by 9.9 percentage points to 15.2%[4] Group 2: Factors Contributing to Profit Growth - The contribution to February's profit growth from industrial value added, PPI, and profit margin year-on-year was +6.6, -1.0, and +8.7 percentage points respectively, indicating improvements in volume, price, and profit margin[4] - The reduction in costs was a significant contributor to profit margins, with the unit cost decline being the largest since December 2023[4] Group 3: Profit Distribution Across Sectors - In February, the profit share of upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors was 28.7%, 40.8%, and 18.8% respectively, with upstream profits showing a notable increase of 40.1 percentage points to 32.2% year-on-year[5] - Midstream sectors, particularly in AI and electronics, saw profits rise significantly, with computer communication and electronics up by 184 percentage points to 203.5%[5] Group 4: Inventory and Future Outlook - Nominal inventory increased by 2.7 percentage points to 6.6% year-on-year, while actual inventory rose by 1.7 percentage points to 7.5%[7] - The high inventory-to-sales ratio suggests that terminal demand still needs improvement, with expectations for continued profit growth supported by external demand and price increases in energy sectors[7]
谨慎看涨?
第一财经· 2026-03-27 12:22
Market Overview - The A-share market showed a collective rebound with all three major indices closing higher, indicating a broad-based recovery pattern. The Shanghai Composite Index regained the 3900-point mark, supported by stable performance from blue-chip stocks, while the Shenzhen Component Index was driven by strong gains in the lithium battery and pharmaceutical sectors [5][6]. - The market experienced a surge in the innovative drug sector, with weight loss drugs and other niche themes gaining significant attention. The lithium battery supply chain saw a comprehensive breakout, and the energy metals sector continued its strong performance, with precious metals and basic chemicals also rising [5][6]. Fund Flows - The net inflow of main funds reached 31.31 billion yuan, indicating a positive sentiment among institutional investors. There was a slight decrease in total trading volume, which was 0 trillion yuan, down 4.7%, but it remained within a relatively high range [5][6]. - Institutional investors showed structural optimism, reallocating funds from high-position sectors like optical modules and wind power to undervalued and high-growth sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy metals, and precious metals. Core leaders in innovative drugs and lithium batteries attracted significant buying from main funds [6]. Retail Investor Behavior - Retail investors followed the market's upward trend, investing in low-position sectors such as pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries, and fertilizers while reducing exposure to high-position technology themes. Overall, retail operations appeared cautious [6]. - Retail investor sentiment was recorded at 75.85%, reflecting a generally optimistic outlook among individual investors [7]. Trading Sentiment - As of March 27, 2026, 22.09% of investors increased their positions, while 19.71% reduced their holdings, with 58.20% opting to maintain their current positions. This indicates a mixed sentiment among investors regarding market direction [10][12]. - The sentiment regarding the next trading day showed that 58.13% of investors anticipated a rise, while 41.87% expected a decline, suggesting a prevailing bullish outlook [13].
1-2月工企利润数据点评:年内采矿业盈利同比增速有望继续改善
Profit Performance - In January-February 2026, industrial enterprises achieved a total profit of 10,245.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.2%, accelerating by 14.6 percentage points compared to December 2025[2] - The profit growth of the mining industry in January-February 2026 was 9.9%, contributing 1.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises[4] - The manufacturing sector's profit increased by 18.9%, accelerating by 13.9 percentage points compared to December 2025, significantly supporting the overall profit performance[11] Revenue and Cost Analysis - Industrial enterprises' operating revenue grew by 5.3% year-on-year, an increase of 4.2 percentage points from December 2025, with revenue per 100 yuan of assets at 66.4 yuan, down by 9.5 yuan[2] - Operating costs rose by 5.0% year-on-year, an increase of 3.7 percentage points from December 2025[2] - The operating profit margin for industrial enterprises was 4.9%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points compared to December 2025[2] Economic Indicators - The industrial added value in January-February 2026 increased by 5.3% year-on-year, accelerating by 4.2 percentage points from December 2025, indicating active industrial production[3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) and the PPI for production materials both saw a narrowing decline of 1.2% and 1.0%, respectively, compared to December 2025, alleviating the pressure on industrial profits[3] Risk Factors - Potential risks include fluctuations in overseas commodity prices, geopolitical uncertainties, and the possibility that policy effects may not meet expectations[19]
资金行为研究双周报:杠杆资金多头聚焦公用事业等红利防御板块-20260327
ZHONGTAI SECURITIES· 2026-03-27 05:44
Market Overview - The market shows structural differentiation in capital flow, with large orders' outflow momentum narrowing. Institutional funds exhibit a net outflow from the Wande All A and Sci-Tech Innovation indices, but the outflow momentum has significantly decreased. The ChiNext index shows fluctuating capital flows, indicating a competitive dynamic among institutional funds [2][6][25] - Retail investors maintain a consistent trend, showing a slow net inflow into the Wande All A and ChiNext indices, while remaining cautious towards the Sci-Tech Innovation index [6][25] Capital Flow by Market Capitalization and Valuation Style - Large-cap stocks demonstrate strong support, while small-cap stocks exhibit heightened sensitivity to market fluctuations. Institutional funds have reduced net outflows from high-valuation indices, indicating a shift in market dynamics [17][25] - The recent volatility in the CSI 300 reflects strong market support and pricing power among large-cap stocks, while small-cap stocks are more susceptible to liquidity fluctuations [17][25] Capital Flow by Major Industry Style - Institutional funds are cautiously returning to cyclical manufacturing and consumption sectors, with a notable shift from outflows to inflows in these categories as of March 23. Retail investors continue to heavily invest in cyclical manufacturing [25][62] - The dividend sector shows less volatility, indicating strong stability in this segment during turbulent market conditions [25] Capital Flow by Primary Industry Upstream Resources - Institutional outflows from non-ferrous metals have narrowed, while basic chemicals show a similar trend of reduced outflow. Retail investors are actively accumulating in the non-ferrous metals sector, with their capital scale surpassing other industries [37][40] Midstream Materials & Manufacturing - The electric equipment sector maintains high competitive intensity, with institutional buying power in construction materials showing a temporary increase. Institutional funds have reduced outflows in electric equipment significantly since March 19 [40][62] Downstream Essential Consumption - Institutional funds have not shown significant buying momentum in essential consumption sectors, although the outflow trend has slowed down recently. Notably, there has been substantial outflow from pharmaceuticals and agriculture sectors [47][62] Downstream Discretionary Consumption - In discretionary consumption, institutional funds are showing a fluctuating inflow in light industry manufacturing, while the home appliance sector has shifted from net inflow to net outflow, with recent outflows narrowing [52][62] TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) - The TMT sector shows slight net inflows in communications, while electronics experience oscillating outflows. The sector is primarily driven by small retail investments [55][62] Large Financials - Institutional interest in non-bank financials has decreased significantly, with retail investors increasing their net inflows in this sector since March 19 [62][68] Support Services - The public utility sector shows significant volatility in institutional capital flow, alternating between net inflows and outflows, highlighting a competitive market dynamic [71][62] Leverage Capital Overview - The margin financing balance has slightly decreased, with the average collateral ratio lowering, indicating that leverage risks remain manageable. As of March 25, the total margin financing and securities lending balance is approximately 2.62 trillion yuan [75][81] - The trading activity in margin financing has declined, with the proportion of margin trading transactions at 9.45%, reflecting a continued adjustment in market sentiment [77][81] - The overall leverage capital holding level has slightly adjusted, with significant declines observed in the oil and gas sector and construction materials, indicating a cooling off from previous highs [81]
固定收益专题报告:债市“科技板”:科创债的特征与价值
BOHAI SECURITIES· 2026-03-26 08:02
1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the industry investment rating in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The development of science - innovation bonds has gone through three stages: the pilot exploration period from 2015 - 2021, the rapid development period from 2022 - 2024, and the innovation and upgrading period since 2025. As of the end of February 2026, the market stock scale reached 3.7 trillion yuan [10][15]. - Bond financing plays a key complementary role. It is suitable for growth - stage and mature - stage enterprises, is a key tool for technology - enterprise mergers and acquisitions, and has a more suitable financing term for technology development compared to bank loans [20]. - In the primary market, science - innovation bonds show characteristics such as scale expansion, longer terms, and industry diversification. The issuance scale has been increasing year by year, the term structure is becoming more long - term, and the industry distribution is gradually diversifying [30]. - In the secondary market, the credit risk pricing of "science and innovation" has not been fully reflected. Most science - innovation bonds have no significant valuation difference from non - science - innovation bonds, the turnover rate of science - innovation bonds has slightly declined, and the rise and fall of technology stocks have limited impact on science - innovation bonds in China [44]. - From an investment perspective, the science - innovation bond market is still in the cultivation stage. In the short term, there are excess spread opportunities in industries such as light manufacturing, coal, power equipment, communication, and medicine and biology. In the long term, the support for the hard - technology field is expected to be further enhanced, and there is still a possibility of obtaining excess returns by sinking into the hard - technology field [57]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Ten - year Evolution Process of Science - innovation Bonds - **Pilot Exploration Period (2015 - 2021)**: The exchange and inter - bank markets explored the issuance of bonds such as dual - innovation bonds, science - innovation corporate bonds, and high - growth bonds, accumulating experience for subsequent development [10][11]. - **Rapid Development Period (2022 - 2024)**: The system design was continuously improved, and the scale of science - innovation bonds in the exchange and inter - bank markets expanded rapidly. By the end of 2024, the stock in the exchange market was nearly 1 trillion yuan, and that in the inter - bank market was nearly 400 billion yuan [14]. - **Innovation and Upgrading Period (Since 2025)**: The "science and technology board" of the bond market was innovatively launched. With policy guidance, the science - innovation bond market expanded rapidly, and three major breakthroughs were achieved in supporting construction [15]. 3.2 Key Complementary Role of Bond Financing - **Suitable for Growth - stage and Mature - stage Enterprises**: Science - innovation bonds are mainly targeted at growth - stage and mature - stage enterprises, which match the attributes of bond financing and are suitable for the light - asset characteristics of some growth - stage enterprises [21]. - **Key Tool for Mergers and Acquisitions**: Science - innovation bonds are a key tool for technology - enterprise mergers and acquisitions, with greater flexibility and pertinence than traditional credit, and can avoid equity dilution. The application of science - innovation bonds in the field of mergers and acquisitions has increased [23]. - **More Suitable Financing Term**: The financing term of science - innovation bonds is more suitable for technology development than bank loans, and it also provides stronger capital support for financial institutions [28]. 3.3 Primary Market: Market Scale and Structural Characteristics - **Issuance Scale**: Since 2022, the issuance scale of science - innovation bonds has increased year by year. In 2025, the issuance scale reached 2.3 trillion yuan, and as of the end of February 2026, the market stock scale reached 3.7 trillion yuan [31]. - **Term Structure**: The issuance term of science - innovation bonds shows a long - term trend, gradually matching the financing needs of science - and - technology innovation enterprises [31]. - **Industry Distribution**: Construction decoration, non - bank finance, and public utilities are the main issuers. The number of science - innovation bonds issued by hard - technology core fields such as electronics, medicine and biology, computer, and communication has been increasing, and traditional manufacturing and consumer industries have also begun to participate in the issuance [34]. - **Issuer Rating**: AAA - rated issuers are the main force, and the proportion of AA+ and AA - rated issuers is increasing [39]. - **Issuer Nature**: Central enterprises and local state - owned enterprises have a high proportion of issuance, and the proportion of private enterprises is gradually increasing [40]. - **Use of Raised Funds**: For financial institutions, 95% of the funds actually flow to science - and - technology innovation - related uses. For non - financial enterprises, issuing science - innovation bonds takes into account supplementing liquidity, optimizing the financing structure, and reducing financing costs [42]. 3.4 Secondary Market: Price - volume Performance and Stock - bond Correlation - **Valuation Difference**: Most science - innovation bonds have no significant valuation difference from non - science - innovation bonds, and science - innovation bonds of weak - quality issuers have a credit premium [45]. - **Turnover Rate**: The turnover rate of science - innovation bonds has slightly declined and is close to that of non - financial credit bonds, indicating that the market is in the transition from policy - driven to endogenous development [51]. - **Impact of Technology Stocks**: The rise and fall of technology stocks have limited impact on science - innovation bonds in China. The "science and technology" of Chinese science - innovation bonds is mainly reflected in the use of funds, while that of US "technology bonds" is directly related to the business attributes of issuers [53]. 3.5 Science - innovation Bonds from an Investment Perspective - **Short - term**: There are excess spread opportunities in industries such as light manufacturing, coal, power equipment, communication, and medicine and biology. The excess spread in industries with a high proportion of private enterprises is more significant [57]. - **Long - term**: The support for the hard - technology field is expected to be further enhanced. There is still a possibility of obtaining excess returns by sinking into the hard - technology field. Attention can be paid to the risk - return ratio of the credit enhancement mechanism [60].
华泰证券今日早参-20260326
HTSC· 2026-03-26 02:02
Group 1 - The report highlights concerns over global "stagflation," with market expectations shifting towards potential interest rate hikes within the year, leading to adjustments across various asset classes [2] - The analysis of 62 multinational companies operating in China indicates that 51% of them expect improved performance in Q4 2025, while 40% foresee potential declines [3] - Sectors such as finance, consumer goods, and healthcare show higher optimism regarding future performance, with notable growth in paint, food and beverage, and high-end beauty segments [3] Group 2 - The automotive sector report indicates that the economic viability of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to fuel vehicles is improving, particularly in Europe and Southeast Asia, which are expected to drive EV penetration [4] - The report on China Pacific Insurance shows a significant profit increase, with a net profit of HKD 27.1 billion in 2025, reflecting a 221% year-on-year growth, driven by improved investment performance [5] - China Telecom's revenue reached CNY 523.9 billion in 2025, with a net profit of CNY 33.2 billion, indicating a modest growth trajectory despite challenges in revenue acceleration [5] Group 3 - Yancoal Australia is positioned to benefit from a new cycle of coal prices, with production expected to reach historical highs in 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical tensions [6] - Kingsoft Office reported a revenue of CNY 5.929 billion in 2025, driven by successful AI strategy implementation, with a notable increase in active users [7] - Beijing Enterprises Water Group's revenue decreased to CNY 22.06 billion in 2025, but free cash flow significantly improved, indicating potential for future dividend increases [8] Group 4 - Yuyuan Group's revenue fell to CNY 36.37 billion in 2025, with a net loss of CNY 4.9 billion, attributed to asset impairment during its restructuring phase [9] - Kunlun Energy's revenue reached CNY 193.98 billion in 2025, with a proposed dividend of CNY 0.3198 per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns despite a decline in net profit [9] - The report on 361 Degrees shows a revenue increase to CNY 11.15 billion in 2025, with a net profit of CNY 1.31 billion, supported by strong brand positioning and e-commerce growth [17] Group 5 - The report on China Chemical indicates a revenue of CNY 190.1 billion in 2025, with a net profit of CNY 6.44 billion, benefiting from successful execution of overseas projects and improved gross margins [32] - The analysis of Nongfu Spring reveals a revenue of CNY 52.55 billion in 2025, with a net profit of CNY 15.87 billion, driven by strong performance in packaged water and ready-to-drink tea segments [30] - The report on Ruifeng Power highlights a revenue of CNY 3.1 billion in 2025, with a net profit of CNY 410 million, reflecting growth in the clean energy sector [31]
3月26日议程|国泰海通“远望又新峰”2026春季策略会
Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming conference focusing on various sectors including consumer services, technology, and investment strategies, highlighting the potential for growth and innovation in these areas [5][10][18]. - Key speakers from different research departments will present insights on topics such as service consumption, product innovation in beauty, and the impact of technology on household appliances [4][6][10]. - The conference aims to address the evolving landscape of consumer behavior and market dynamics, particularly in light of recent policy changes that favor traditional consumption patterns [5][6][10]. Group 2 - The event will feature discussions on the advancements in humanoid robotics and commercial aerospace, emphasizing the integration of technology in these fields [7][9][21]. - Insights into the agricultural sector will be provided, focusing on the potential for growth amidst rising commodity prices and changing market conditions [6][10]. - The conference will also explore macroeconomic trends and their implications for asset allocation strategies, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment [15][18]. Group 3 - The article outlines the significance of multi-asset allocation strategies in navigating market volatility and achieving stable returns [12][15]. - Discussions will include the role of artificial intelligence in quantitative investment strategies and the future of various commodity markets [18][19][21]. - The conference will also cover the outlook for the automotive industry, emphasizing the importance of innovation and sustainability in future developments [23][26].
碳排放与绿电系列专题:从能源安全与减排约束看绿电价值重估
HTSC· 2026-03-25 00:45
Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for both the Utilities and Environmental sectors [6]. Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that the environmental value of green electricity is being re-evaluated due to the impending hard constraints of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) by 2035, shifting China's climate action from intensity control to total reduction [16]. - It predicts that the demand for green electricity will not be less than 6.59 trillion kWh by 2035, with an average annual increase in wind and solar installations of 4.15 million kW from 2026 to 2035, significantly higher than the average of 2.61 million kW during the 14th Five-Year Plan [7][46]. - The report identifies three main lines of opportunity: benefiting green electricity operators and leading energy-intensive companies through direct connections to green electricity, the importance of green electricity self-sufficiency for energy-intensive leaders, and the potential of the green fuel sector under total reduction policies [5][6]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: - Longking Environmental (600388 CH) with a target price of 28.96 and a "Buy" rating - China Power (2380 HK) with a target price of 3.86 and a "Buy" rating - Three Gorges Energy (600905 CH) with a target price of 4.75 and a "Buy" rating - Longyuan Power (001289 CH) with a target price of 19.44 and a "Buy" rating [3]. Market Perspective - The report contrasts with market consensus, which views NDC as a long-term concept with limited short-term impact. It argues that the countdown to carbon peak from 2028 to 2030 is only 2-4 years away, making NDC a potential annual assessment constraint [4][13]. - It highlights that the supply-demand dynamics for green certificates have reversed, with a significant increase in demand expected by 2030, reaching 3-3.3 billion certificates [14]. Policy Impact - The report notes that policies have reshaped the supply-demand structure for green certificates, with a significant reduction in effective supply due to new regulations [8]. - It predicts that the price of green certificates could double, significantly enhancing the revenue for green electricity operators and reconstructing the valuation framework for the sector [6][9]. Carbon Emission Projections - The report estimates that carbon emissions will peak between 11.4 and 11.8 billion tons CO₂e from 2028 to 2030, with a projected reduction of 7.2% to 8.4% by 2035 compared to peak levels [19][21]. - It emphasizes that coal consumption will peak during the same period, while natural gas consumption is expected to rise [32][37]. Green Electricity Demand - The report asserts that the actual demand for green electricity will exceed expectations, with a projected total capacity of 36 billion kW by 2035, which is only the baseline requirement [46]. - It anticipates that the cumulative increase in wind and solar installations could reach 415 million kW over the decade from 2026 to 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8% [46].
可转债策略周报:估值压缩后的再审视:转债市场的短期机会与扰动-20260324
East Money Securities· 2026-03-24 14:02
Core Viewpoints - The convertible bond market is still adjusting, but valuations have dropped to their lowest point of the year, with the adjusted conversion premium rate currently at approximately 33.11% [9][10] - The compression in valuations is influenced by multiple factors, including adjustments in institutional expectations for the equity market's continued upward movement, as evidenced by changes in convertible bond ETF shares [9][10] - There is a rising pressure for forced redemptions as the equity market adjusts, leading issuers to show increased willingness to redeem high-priced bonds to avoid future unfavorable conditions [9][10] Market Review - The convertible bond market has experienced a notable adjustment since the Spring Festival, primarily due to the decline in the underlying equity market [9][10] - The current market environment reflects a cautious outlook on the sustainability of high equity prices, prompting issuers to act on redemption opportunities [9][10] Valuation Levels - The adjusted conversion premium rate has reached a year-to-date low, indicating significant valuation compression in the convertible bond market [9][10] - The market is witnessing structural pressures, particularly regarding the willingness of issuers to redeem bonds as market conditions change [9][10] Primary Issuance and Special Terms - Recent developments in issuance plans show various companies progressing through different stages of approval for convertible bond offerings, with issuance limits ranging from 1.39 billion to 35 billion [17] - The upcoming issuance and listing of convertible bonds include several notable companies, indicating ongoing market activity despite current adjustments [19][20] Special Terms - There is an increasing likelihood of forced redemptions for certain convertible bonds, with specific conditions outlined for triggering these actions [21] - The report highlights several bonds that may trigger redemption or adjustment based on current market conditions and issuer strategies [21][23]
国泰海通|“远望又新峰”2026春季策略会观点集锦(上)——总量、周期
Macro - The global order is being reshaped due to the collapse of "trust," leading to increased wealth disparity and high debt levels, undermining globalization [4] - The decline in dollar credit is causing a decoupling of gold and dollar interest rates, signaling a return to a multipolar currency system, with gold entering a historic long-term bull market [4] - The key macro focus for 2026 is "stabilizing prices," with weak domestic demand necessitating increased fiscal support and continued interest rate cuts [4] - The recovery of consumer wealth, income, and expectations is crucial for consumption rebound, with financing growth being an important leading indicator of demand [4] Strategy - Stability is identified as the underlying theme for the Chinese stock market, with expectations of new heights following the storm [7] - Emerging technology is highlighted as a main focus, with value sectors also expected to see a revival [7] - Investment themes should concentrate on new forms of intelligent economy and transformation opportunities [7] New Stock Research - The upcoming reforms in the ChiNext board are expected to enhance the IPO issuance process, supporting innovative enterprises in new industries and technologies [13] - In January-February 2026, new stock issuance was steady, with an average first-day increase of 189.23% for newly listed stocks [13][14] - The number of IPOs is projected to accelerate in 2026, with an estimated total of 90 to 150 new listings, raising approximately 150 billion yuan [14] Fixed Income - The bond market is influenced by economic data and input inflation, with a cautious approach to interest rate cuts expected [17] - The demand for bonds is supported by banks, insurance, and wealth management funds, although there is insufficient pricing power for ultra-long bonds [17] - Strategies in the bond market should adapt to a low-interest rate environment, focusing on multi-asset allocations [17] Real Estate - The sequence of industry recovery is clear, with policy expectations strengthening [22] - The focus during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period will be on high-quality development, with a shift from negative to neutral outlooks for certain asset prices [22] - Companies with strong land acquisition capabilities and low inventory are recommended for investment [22] Building Materials - The building materials sector is expected to find independent growth opportunities despite macroeconomic challenges [24] - Cement demand is anticipated to stabilize, with supply-side adjustments expected to optimize the market [25] - The consumption building materials segment is seeing a divergence in performance, with some companies showing resilience and strong dividend yields [26] Transportation - The aviation sector is entering a "super cycle," driven by steady demand growth and supply constraints [49] - The oil transportation industry is expected to experience a "super bull market," with high demand and limited supply [52] - The highway sector is projected to see stable traffic demand and dividend stability, with ongoing policy optimizations [56] Express Delivery - The express delivery industry is expected to maintain resilient growth, with a focus on small parcel trends [60] - Regulatory measures are stabilizing pricing, which is anticipated to improve profitability for e-commerce delivery companies [61] Non-ferrous Metals - The non-ferrous metals sector is shifting from traditional demand drivers to structural demand from new energy and AI [64] - Precious metals are expected to benefit from geopolitical risks and inflation concerns, while industrial metals face tight supply-demand balances [64] Petrochemicals - The refining industry is poised for a "cycle + growth" resonance, with tightening supply-demand dynamics [69] - Geopolitical risks are expected to drive oil prices higher, impacting the petrochemical market [69]