1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The energy and chemical market has been affected by numerous non - fundamental factors recently. As August approaches, fundamentals will become the dominant factor. It is advisable for investors to adopt a light - position hedging strategy. The overall futures prices of energy and chemical products will continue to fluctuate, and basis and inventory can be used as benchmarks for hedging [3]. - For different varieties: - Crude oil: Geopolitical factors support prices, but there is supply pressure. The high refinery operations in China and the US and strong demand provide short - term support. Oil prices will oscillate, and geopolitical risks should be monitored [9]. - Asphalt: Spot prices are falling, and futures prices fluctuate around 3600 yuan/ton. The absolute price of asphalt is overvalued, and the monthly spread is expected to decline [9][10]. - High - sulfur fuel oil: There is significant downward pressure on prices due to increased supply and reduced demand. It will oscillate weakly [10][11]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: It follows the oscillation of crude oil prices. Although there are negative factors, the current low valuation means it will fluctuate with crude oil [12]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Views - **Crude Oil** - Price: Overnight prices rose. - Main logic: The risk of increased US sanctions on Russian oil has increased. There is supply pressure from OPEC +'s production increase, but high refinery operations in China and the US and strong demand provide support. - Outlook: The strong reality of high refinery operations and the weak expectation of supply pressure will balance each other, leading to price oscillation. Geopolitical risks should be watched [9]. - **Asphalt** - Price: The main futures contract closed at 3602 yuan/ton, with spot prices in different regions varying. - Main logic: OPEC +'s production increase will put pressure on the cracking spread. The accumulation of floating storage and supply pressure on raw materials will affect futures prices. Demand is not strong enough for a bull market. - Outlook: The absolute price is overvalued, and the monthly spread is expected to decline [9][10]. - **High - sulfur Fuel Oil** - Price: The main contract closed at 2879 yuan/ton. - Main logic: OPEC +'s possible over - production, falling natural gas prices, and reduced power generation demand will lead to increased supply and decreased demand. - Outlook: It will oscillate weakly [10][11]. - **Low - sulfur Fuel Oil** - Price: The main contract closed at 3588 yuan/ton. - Main logic: It follows crude oil prices. There are negative factors such as reduced shipping demand, but the low valuation means it will fluctuate with crude oil. - Outlook: It will follow the oscillation of crude oil prices [12]. - **PX** - Price: On July 28, CFR China Taiwan was 851 (- 23) dollars/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of commodity sentiment led to price drops, but the increase in crude oil prices at night provided cost support. - Outlook: It will oscillate in the short term [13]. - **PTA** - Price: On July 28, the spot price was 4845 (- 55) yuan/ton. - Main logic: Weak polyester yarn sales, cooling commodity sentiment, but cost support remains. - Outlook: It will oscillate, and attention should be paid to the implementation of major plant maintenance in early August [14]. - **Pure Benzene** - Price: On July 28, the 2603 contract closed at 6241 yuan/ton. - Main logic: The improvement in fundamentals was limited by inventory pressure. - Outlook: The market may enter an oscillation period, and attention should be paid to high - level statements and Fed data [15]. - **Styrene** - Price: On July 28, the East China spot price was 7340 (- 160) yuan/ton. - Main logic: There is a weakening expectation in supply and demand, and inventory is accumulating. - Outlook: It will oscillate, and attention should be paid to commodity sentiment [16][17]. - **Ethylene Glycol (EG)** - Price: On July 28, the DCE main contract 2509 closed at 4436 yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of commodity sentiment and typhoon - induced inventory reduction. However, supply is expected to increase in August and September. - Outlook: Inventory may reach an inflection point [17][18]. - **Short - fiber** - Price: On July 28, the PF2509 contract closed at 6482 yuan/ton. - Main logic: Cooling sentiment and falling upstream raw material prices. Supply - demand drivers are limited. - Outlook: Processing fees will remain stable, and prices will follow raw materials [18][19]. - **Bottle - chip** - Price: On July 28, the East China market price dropped to 6035 yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of "anti - involution" sentiment and falling upstream raw material prices. Supply - demand drivers are limited. - Outlook: Processing fees have support, and prices will follow raw materials [20][21]. - **Methanol** - Price: On July 28, the Taicang spot price was 2385 (- 90) yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of commodity sentiment and the drag from coal prices. There is limited impact from policies, and the upper price limit is restricted by downstream feedback. - Outlook: It will oscillate in the short term [22]. - **Urea** - Price: On July 22, the factory - warehouse and market low prices were 1780 (+ 20) and 1830 (+ 20) yuan/ton respectively. - Main logic: Strong supply and weak demand. Market sentiment temporarily boosts prices, but the fundamental support is limited. - Outlook: It will oscillate, and attention should be paid to the return to fundamentals [22]. - **LLDPE (Plastic)** - Price: On July 28, the spot price was 7300 (- 50) yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of commodity sentiment, supply pressure, and weak demand in the off - season. - Outlook: It will oscillate in the short term [25]. - **PP** - Price: On July 28, the East China PP拉丝 price was 7100 (- 40) yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of macro - level sentiment, supply pressure, and weak demand. - Outlook: It will oscillate in the short term [26][27]. - **PL** - Price: On July 28, the Shandong low - end price was 6170 yuan/ton. - Main logic: The short - term decline in commodity sentiment and the influence of PP and methanol fluctuations. - Outlook: It will oscillate in the short term [27]. - **PVC** - Price: On July 28, the East China calcium - carbide - based PVC price was 5150 (- 90) yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of market sentiment and fundamental pressure, with an expected increase in production and cost. - Outlook: It will oscillate, and attention should be paid to policy details [29]. - **Caustic Soda** - Price: On July 28, the Shandong 32% caustic soda price was 2594 yuan/ton. - Main logic: The cooling of market sentiment, low inventory in Shandong, and cost support. - Outlook: The downward price space is limited, and attention should be paid to policy orientation [29]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring - **Energy and Chemical Daily Indicator Monitoring** - **Inter - period Spreads**: Different varieties have different inter - period spread values and changes, such as Brent's M1 - M2 spread being 0.8 with a change of 0.02, and PX having various inter - period spreads with corresponding changes [31]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: Each variety has its own basis and warehouse receipt data. For example, asphalt's basis is 206 with a change of 41, and the number of warehouse receipts is 82180 [32]. - **Inter - variety Spreads**: There are also specific values and changes for inter - variety spreads, like 1 - month PP - 3MA being - 340 with a change of 185 [33]. - **Chemical Basis and Spread Monitoring** - Although specific content is not fully presented, it is expected to involve detailed monitoring of the basis and spreads of various chemical products such as methanol, urea, etc. [34][46][57]

Commodity Price Information - The current price of crude oil is $580.50 per ton, with a previous value of $576.13, showing an increase of 0.6% [1] - The price of the Northeast Asia ethylene price index remains unchanged at $821.00 per ton [1] - The ex - factory price of ethylene oxide in the East China region is $640.00 per ton, unchanged from the previous value [1] - The price of methanol is $2462.50 per ton, unchanged [1] - The含税 price of lignite in Inner Mongolia is $290.00 per ton, unchanged [1] - The settlement price of the main contract of a certain commodity is $4529.00 per ton, up 1.34% from the previous value; the closing price of the nearby contract is $4226.00 per ton [1] - The price index of domestic ethylene glycol in the inner market is $4580.00 per ton, up 0.88% from the previous value of $4540.00 [1] - The nearby - far month price difference is $303.00 per ton, with a change of -$60.00; the basis difference is $50.00 per ton, with a change of -$0.00 [1] Production and Operation Data - The operating rate of oil - based ethylene glycol production is 58.98%, and the operating rate of coal - based ethylene glycol production is 94.62% [1] - The load rate of the PTA industry chain is 80.18%, and the load rate of the textile machinery industry in the Zhejiang and Jiangsu PTA industry chain is 58.63% [1] External Market and Profit Data - The price of foreign - market oil - based ethylene glycol is $828.92 per ton [1] - The after - tax gross profit of a certain production method is $1687.46 per ton, with a change of -$46.31 compared to the previous value [1] Price Index Data - The price index of polyester is $8600.00 per ton, unchanged; the price index of polyester staple fiber is $6600.00 per ton, down 2.3% compared to the previous value of $6800.00; the price index of bottle - grade chips is $6080.00 per ton, up 1.2% compared to the previous value of $6005.00 [1] - The price of polyester is $7125.00 per ton, up 0.3% from the previous value of $7100.00 [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Neutral" based on the performance of the industry index relative to the benchmark [135] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a significant reduction in inventory for polyester filament due to concentrated purchasing by downstream users, alongside a slight increase in upstream prices [1][96] - Brent crude oil prices experienced fluctuations, with a weekly average of $68.91 per barrel, reflecting a decrease of 0.27% [1][2] - The report indicates that the domestic price difference for key refining projects is 2387.33 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week decrease of 2.44% [2][1] Summary by Sections Refining Sector - The report notes that international oil prices rose initially due to a drone attack in Iraq but later fell due to concerns over economic activity and tariff negotiations [1][14] - Domestic and international refined oil prices are experiencing fluctuations, with domestic diesel and gasoline prices at 7117.86 CNY/ton and 8179.14 CNY/ton respectively [14] Chemical Sector - Demand for chemical products remains weak, leading to a slight decrease in price differentials for various chemicals [1][55] - Polypropylene prices have slightly decreased, with the average price at 6311.86 CNY/ton [70] Polyester Sector - The PX market is seeing a slight increase in supply, with prices rising to 6036.48 CNY/ton, and the PTA market is also showing price increases [87][98] - The report indicates that the average price for polyester filament is stable, with significant inventory reduction due to increased purchasing [96] Market Performance of Major Refining Companies - The report tracks the stock performance of six major refining companies, with notable increases in stock prices over the past week and month [123][124] - The overall performance of the refining index has increased by 26.53% since September 2017, outperforming the broader market [124]

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1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Report Core Views Crude Oil - Near - term supply - demand is in a tight - balance with marginal relief. Brent's main contract is expected to trade between $67 - 70 per barrel. The market should focus on Middle - East exports and feedstock demand from major consumers in Q3, as well as the progress of China - US trade negotiations [2]. Asphalt - Supply is at a low level year - on - year, and demand improved significantly in Q2. Q3 demand will determine the de - stocking strength during the peak season. Short - term prices are expected to oscillate narrowly, and the crack spread will be stronger [4][5]. Fuel Oil - High - sulfur fuel oil supply pressure in Q3 is slightly less than expected, and demand for high - sulfur feedstock is expected to increase. Low - sulfur fuel oil supply is rising with no specific demand drivers [6][7]. PX, PTA, Ethylene Glycol, Short - fiber, PR, Pure Benzene and Styrene - Due to factors such as new device production, maintenance, and market demand, short - term prices are expected to be oscillating and strengthening [8][11][13][15][18][20]. Plastic PP - There is still significant production capacity pressure in Q3, and the terminal demand is weak year - on - year. Currently, it is mainly macro - led, and short - term prices are expected to oscillate and strengthen [24]. PVC and Caustic Soda - PVC supply - demand has weakened, but short - term prices are expected to be strong due to macro - policies. Caustic soda fundamentals are marginally weaker, but the short - term price is also expected to be strong due to policy and sentiment [29]. Glass and Soda Ash - Macro and industry factors are in resonance, with both futures and spot prices rising. Short - term prices are expected to be strong, but attention should be paid to inventory and demand digestion [32][34]. Methanol - International device start - up rates are rising, and domestic supply is abundant. Short - term prices are expected to oscillate [36]. Urea - Domestic supply is abundant, but demand is expected to improve marginally. It is recommended to buy on dips [38]. Double - coated Paper - The market is partially declining, and the supply - demand is weak. Industry players are cautiously waiting and watching [40]. Logs - The price of radiata pine logs in Taicang has increased. Near - term contracts are in the delivery verification stage, and it is recommended to wait and watch [43][44]. Natural Rubber and 20 - number Rubber - RU and NR contracts are recommended to hold long positions, and the spread between RU2509 and NR2509 should be reduced for observation [48]. Butadiene Rubber - BR contracts are recommended to short - sell a small amount, with a stop - loss set at the night - session high [52]. Pulp - The market is in a stalemate, and the short - term recommendation is to wait and watch [53]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Review - **Crude Oil**: WTI2509 rose $0.78 to $66.03 per barrel, Brent2509 rose $0.67 to $69.18 per barrel, and SC2509 rose to 507.1 yuan per barrel [1]. - **Asphalt**: BU2509 closed at 3598 points (+0.31%) at night, and BU2512 closed at 3458 points (+0.32%) at night [3]. - **Fuel Oil**: FU09 closed at 2893 (+1.08%) at night, and LU10 closed at 3567 (+0.31%) at night [5]. - **PX**: PX2509 closed at 7010 (+0.78%) at night, and the spot price rose to $856 per ton [7]. - **PTA**: TA509 closed at 4888 (+0.78%) at night, and the spot price was negotiated between 4775 - 4870 yuan [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: EG2509 closed at 4565 (+1.78%) at night, and the spot price was negotiated around 4542 - 4545 yuan [12]. - **Short - fiber**: PF2509 closed at 6566 (+0.71%) at night, and the spot price was stable [15]. - **PR**: PR2509 closed at 6096 (+0.89%) at night, and the spot market trading was average [16]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: BZ2503 closed at 6320 (+1.51%) at night, EB2509 closed at 7439 (+1.71%) at night, and the spot prices were in different ranges [18]. - **Plastic PP**: LLDPE market prices had partial fluctuations, and PP spot prices in different regions had different changes [22]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: PVC prices mostly rose, and caustic soda prices were stable [25][26]. - **Glass**: The glass futures 09 contract closed at 1346 yuan per ton (+2.98%) at night, and spot prices in different regions had changes [30]. - **Soda Ash**: The soda ash futures 09 contract closed at 1430 yuan (+1.6%) at night, and spot prices in different regions had changes [33]. - **Methanol**: The methanol futures closed at 2494 (+1.18%) at night, and spot prices in different regions varied [35]. - **Urea**: The urea futures closed at 1785 (-0.17%), and the spot prices were stable [38]. - **Double - coated Paper**: The market had partial declines, and prices in Shandong region decreased [40]. - **Logs**: The price of radiata pine logs in Taicang increased, and the 9 - month contract fluctuated [43]. - **Natural Rubber and 20 - number Rubber**: RU09 rose 1.05%, NR09 rose 1.26%, and BR09 remained unchanged [46][47][50]. - **Pulp**: The SP09 contract closed at 5454 (-0.04%), and spot prices of different pulp types were in different ranges [53]. Related Information - **Crude Oil**: Tensions in the Middle - East, US - Venezuela relations, and potential EU - US trade agreements [1][2]. - **Asphalt**: Price changes in different regions, production status of refineries, and inventory data [3][4]. - **Fuel Oil**: Inventory changes in ARA and Singapore, and trading in the Singapore spot window [5][6]. - **PX, PTA, Ethylene Glycol, Short - fiber, PR**: Downstream product sales, device start - up rates, and new device production plans [8][10][12][15][17]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: Device start - up rates, new device production plans, and import data [19][20]. - **Plastic PP**: Device maintenance, start - up rates, and downstream industry start - up rates [24]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: Inventory changes, device start - up rates, and new device production plans [26][27][29]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Policy consultations, price changes in different regions, and inventory changes [31][33]. - **Methanol**: Production volume, device start - up rates, and international device status [36]. - **Urea**: Production volume, start - up rates, and export policies [38]. - **Double - coated Paper**: Production status of paper mills, inventory changes, and raw material prices [40][41]. - **Logs**: Price changes, pre - arrival ships, and freight rates [43][44]. - **Natural Rubber and 20 - number Rubber**: Border conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, and tire production line start - up rates [48][51][52]. - **Pulp**: Industry standard formulation and downstream paper mill demand [54]. Logic Analysis - **Crude Oil**: Supply - demand balance is affected by Middle - East exports and macro - factors, and long - term supply may be in excess [2]. - **Asphalt**: Supply - demand is affected by production and demand seasons, and prices are affected by oil prices [4][5]. - **Fuel Oil**: Supply and demand of high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil are affected by different factors such as device start - up and demand seasons [6][7]. - **PX, PTA, Ethylene Glycol, Short - fiber, PR**: Supply is affected by new device production and maintenance, and demand is affected by the off - season [8][11][13][15][18]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: Supply and demand are expected to increase in Q3, and prices are affected by cost and policy [20]. - **Plastic PP**: There is production capacity pressure, and demand is weak, but macro - factors play a leading role [24]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: Supply - demand has weakened, but macro - policies support prices [29]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Macro and industry policies drive price increases, but attention should be paid to inventory and demand digestion [32][34]. - **Methanol**: Abundant supply and stable demand lead to short - term oscillation [36]. - **Urea**: Supply is abundant, but demand is expected to improve, and prices are affected by exports [38]. - **Double - coated Paper**: Supply - demand is weak, and factories try to maintain prices [41]. - **Logs**: Downstream demand is weak, and price support and valuation are affected by multiple factors [44]. - **Natural Rubber and 20 - number Rubber**: Tire production line start - up rates and macro - factors affect prices [48][52]. - **Pulp**: Supply - demand is in a stalemate, and prices are affected by downstream demand [53]. Trading Strategies - **Crude Oil**: Unilateral trading is oscillating, and gasoline crack spreads are weak while diesel crack spreads are stable [2]. - **Asphalt**: Unilateral trading is oscillating narrowly, the asphalt - crude oil spread is strong, and options are on hold [5]. - **Fuel Oil**: Unilateral trading is on hold, and attention should be paid to the digestion rhythm of high - sulfur spot [7]. - **PX, PTA, Ethylene Glycol, Short - fiber, PR, Pure Benzene and Styrene**: Unilateral trading is oscillating and strengthening, and arbitrage and options are on hold [8][11][13][15][18][20]. - **Plastic PP**: Unilateral trading is oscillating and strengthening in the short - term, and arbitrage and options are on hold [25]. - **PVC and Caustic Soda**: Unilateral trading is strong, and arbitrage and options are on hold [30]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: Unilateral trading is strong, arbitrage is to go long on glass and short on soda ash, and options are on hold [32][35]. - **Methanol**: Unilateral trading is oscillating and strengthening, arbitrage is on hold, and sell call options [38]. - **Urea**: Unilateral trading is to buy on dips, arbitrage is on hold, and sell put options on dips [39]. - **Double - coated Paper**: No specific trading strategies are provided. - **Logs**: Unilateral trading is to wait and watch, and arbitrage and options are on hold [45]. - **Natural Rubber and 20 - number Rubber**: Hold long positions in RU and NR, reduce the spread between RU2509 and NR2509 for observation, and options are on hold [48]. - **Butadiene Rubber**: Short - sell a small amount of BR, and arbitrage and options are on hold [52]. - **Pulp**: Unilateral trading is to wait and watch, and arbitrage is on hold [55].

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Report Highlights 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the content. 2. Core View - No information provided in the content. 3. Summary by Relevant Information - **Raw Material Prices**: - Crude oil (CFR) price on July 25, 2025, was $567.38 per ton, up 0.1% from the previous value [1]. - Ethylene price in Northeast Asia on July 25, 2025, was $821 per ton, with a 0.00% change [1]. - Cycloethane ex - factory price in East China on July 25, 2025, was $6450 per ton, unchanged [1]. - Inner Mongolia brown coal (tax - included) price on July 24, 2025, was $290 per ton, with a 0.00% change [1]. - **Futures Prices**: - The settlement price of the main contract of a certain commodity on July 24, 2025, was $4469 per ton, up 0.65% [1]. - The settlement price of the near - month contract on July 24, 2025, was $4226 per ton, with a 0.00% change [1]. - **Product Prices**: - The market price of ethylene glycol in East China on July 24, 2025, was $400 per ton, with a 0.00% change [1]. - The price index of polyester fiber on July 24, 2025, was $8600 per ton, up 1.1% [1]. - The price index of polyester short - fiber on July 24, 2025, was $6585 per ton, down 0.23% [1]. - **Industrial Chain Load Rates**: - The load rate of the PTA factory on July 24, 2025, was 0.00% [1]. - The load rate of Jiangsu and Zhejiang looms on July 24, 2025, was 8.63%, up 0.61% [1]. - **Profitability**: - The after - tax gross profit of a certain coal - based device on July 24, 2025, was $1641.11 per ton, down $9.18 [1].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View - In the futures and spot markets, the closing price of the EG main contract was 4436 yuan/ton (down 11 yuan/ton or -0.25% from the previous trading day), the EG spot price in the East China market was 4497 yuan/ton (up 7 yuan/ton or +0.16% from the previous trading day), and the EG East China spot basis (based on the 2509 contract) was 62 yuan/ton (up 2 yuan/ton month-on-month). The news of the upcoming work plan for stabilizing growth in ten key industries boosted the market, but the impact on EG was limited as the proportion of backward production capacity over 20 years old was only 6.6%, and most were already shut down or operating at low loads. The cost of coal increased due to the production inspection notice [1]. - In terms of production profit, the production profit of ethylene - made EG was -45 dollars/ton (up 4 dollars/ton month - on - month), and that of coal - made syngas EG was 93 yuan/ton (up 14 yuan/ton month - on - month) [1]. - Regarding inventory, according to CCF data, MEG inventory at the East China main port was 53.3 tons (down 2.0 tons month - on - month); according to Longzhong data, it was 49.4 tons (up 1.3 tons month - on - month). The actual arrival at the main port last week was 5.2 tons, with a slight reduction in port inventory. The planned arrival at the East China main port this week is 15.7 tons, and the visible inventory is expected to rise moderately early next week [2]. - For the overall fundamental supply - demand logic, on the supply side, the domestic synthetic gas - made glycol load has returned to a high level, with more unplanned load reductions in non - coal production, and limited room for further improvement. Overseas supply recovery was less than expected due to the poor restart of Saudi Arabian plants. On the demand side, terminal inventory was high and the willingness to stock up was low during the off - season, with weak demand expectations. However, the actual decline in demand may be limited, and the supply - demand structure in July was still favorable, but the pressure of foreign vessel arrivals would increase moderately in late July [2]. - In terms of strategy, the short - term performance is strong under the concentrated release of macro - policies, and the medium - term view is neutral. Attention should be paid to macro - sentiment [3]. 3. Summary by Directory Price and Basis - The closing price of the EG main contract was 4436 yuan/ton, the EG spot price in the East China market was 4497 yuan/ton, and the EG East China spot basis (based on the 2509 contract) was 62 yuan/ton [1]. Production Profit and Operating Rate - The production profit of ethylene - made EG was -45 dollars/ton, and that of coal - made syngas EG was 93 yuan/ton [1]. International Spread No specific data or analysis of international spreads is provided in the summary part of the report. Downstream Sales, Production, and Operating Rate - There is no detailed analysis of downstream sales, production, and operating rates in the summary part of the report. Inventory Data - MEG inventory at the East China main port was 53.3 tons (CCF data, down 2.0 tons month - on - month) and 49.4 tons (Longzhong data, up 1.3 tons month - on - month). The actual arrival last week was 5.2 tons, and the planned arrival this week is 15.7 tons [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information about the industry investment rating in the report. 2. Core View There is no clear core view presented in the provided content. The report mainly lists various commodity prices, price changes, and industry operating rates. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog Commodity Prices and Changes - The current price of crude oil on July 24, 2025, is $567.38 per ton, up 0.18% from the previous day's $566.38 [1] - The price of ethylene in Northeast Asia on July 23, 2025, is $821.00 per ton, with no change from the previous day [1] - The factory - ex price of ethylene glycol in East China on July 24, 2025, is $640.00 per ton, unchanged from the previous value, but up from the previous price of $575.50 [1] - The settlement price of the main contract of a certain commodity on July 23, 2025, is $444.00 per ton, up 0.23% from the previous day [1] Industry Operating Rates - The operating rate of PTA factories on July 23, 2025, is 80.1%, unchanged from the previous value [1] - The operating rate of looms in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang PTA industry on July 23, 2025, is 58.02%, unchanged from the previous value [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - EB2509 fluctuated weakly, closing at 7,397 yuan/ton. On the supply side, last week's styrene production decreased by 1.13% month-on-month to 358,700 tons, and the capacity utilization rate decreased by 0.91% month-on-month to 78.3%. On the demand side, last week's downstream operating rates varied; the consumption of downstream EPS, PS, and ABS increased by 1.45% month-on-month to 237,500 tons. In terms of inventory, styrene factory inventory decreased by 0.66% month-on-month to 208,300 tons, East China port inventory increased by 8.81% month-on-month to 150,700 tons, and South China port inventory decreased by 2.04% month-on-month to 19,200 tons. Currently, domestic styrene is still in a high-production state. This week, the impact of restarted plants will expand, and it is expected that production and capacity utilization will increase slightly. It is the off-season for terminal demand, and downstream demand is mainly for essential needs. Benefiting from the decline in styrene prices, the profits of downstream "Three S" products have recovered; however, due to relatively weak demand, the high inventory of "Three S" finished products is difficult to reduce. The total styrene inventory is at a relatively high level compared to the same period in history, and it is more difficult to reduce inventory. In terms of cost, the US tariffs on the EU are about to be implemented, and Trump said that trade agreements have been reached with Japan and the Philippines. International oil prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term; the supply and demand of pure benzene are expected to remain loose, providing limited support. Pay attention to the support around 7,310 yuan/ton and the resistance around 7,570 yuan/ton on the daily K-line of EB2509 [2] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the active styrene futures contract was 7,397 yuan/ton, down 84 yuan; the trading volume was 348,808 lots, down 52,691 lots; the open interest was 291,849 lots, up 7,196 lots. The long positions of the top 20 holders were 342,487 lots, down 14,318 lots; the short positions were 368,314 lots, down 10,408 lots; the net long positions were -25,827 lots, down 3,910 lots. The closing price of the October contract was 7,367 yuan/ton, down 59 yuan. The spot price of styrene was 7,754 yuan/ton, down 106 yuan. The FOB South Korea intermediate price was 914 US dollars/ton, up 2.5 US dollars; the CFR China intermediate price was 924 US dollars/ton, up 2.5 US dollars. The warehouse receipt quantity was 600 lots [2] Spot Market - The mainstream price of styrene in the Northeast region was 7,650 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan; in the South China region, it was 7,670 yuan/ton; in the North China region, it was 7,450 yuan/ton, down 75 yuan; in the East China region, it was 7,485 yuan/ton, down 75 yuan [2] Upstream Situation - The CFR Northeast Asia intermediate price of ethylene was 821 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the CFR Southeast Asia intermediate price was 831 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the CIF Northwest Europe intermediate price was 816 US dollars/ton, up 1 US dollar; the FD US Gulf price was 457 US dollars/ton, down 6 US dollars. The spot price of pure benzene in Taiwan's CIF was 737.5 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the FOB price in the US Gulf was 283 cents/gallon, down 1 cent; the FOB price in Rotterdam was 767 US dollars/ton, down 1 US dollar. The market price of pure benzene in the South China market was 5,950 yuan/ton, unchanged; in the East China market, it was 6,020 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan; in the North China market, it was 5,860 yuan/ton, unchanged [2] Industrial Situation - The overall styrene operating rate was 78.3%, down 0.91 percentage points; the national styrene inventory was 208,319 tons, down 1,376 tons; the total inventory in the East China main port was 150,700 tons, up 12,200 tons; the trade inventory in the East China main port was 56,200 tons, up 11,200 tons. The operating rate of EPS was 53.18%, up 2.12 percentage points; the operating rate of ABS was 65.9%, up 0.9 percentage points; the operating rate of PS was 50.6%, down 0.5 percentage points; the operating rate of UPR was 28%, down 1 percentage point; the operating rate of styrene-butadiene rubber was 73.08%, unchanged [2] Downstream Situation - From July 11th to 17th, the total production of Chinese styrene factories was 358,700 tons, a decrease of 4,100 tons from the previous period, a month-on-month decrease of 1.13%; the factory capacity utilization rate was 78.3%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.91%. From July 11th to 17th, the consumption of China's main styrene downstream products (EPS, PS, ABS) was 237,500 tons, an increase of 3,400 tons from the previous week, a month-on-month increase of 1.45%. As of July 17th, the sample inventory of Chinese styrene factories was 208,300 tons, a decrease of 1,400 tons from the previous cycle, a month-on-month decrease of 0.66% [2]