Core Viewpoint - The main viewpoint indicates that the soda ash market is likely to maintain a range-bound fluctuation due to a weak balance between increasing supply and improving demand in the fourth quarter [1] Group 1: Supply Dynamics - After the summer maintenance, the supply of soda ash is expected to increase as the fourth quarter enters a high production season, compounded by the anticipated production from Far East Energy's second phase [1] - Both upstream and social inventories are at historically high levels, with delivery warehouse inventories continuing to rise, indicating ongoing accumulation pressure [1] - The cost side shows stability in coal and raw salt prices, but the short-term oversupply situation is unlikely to change, limiting the potential for price rebounds [1] Group 2: Demand Trends - Demand is showing structural differentiation, with rising prices in photovoltaic glass leading to marginal improvements in heavy alkali demand, while light alkali benefits from the arrival of the downstream peak season [1] - Overall downstream demand remains moderate, with companies primarily operating on a need basis and executing orders as necessary [1] Group 3: Market Sentiment - The domestic soda ash market is stable, with pre-holiday shipments and minimal fluctuations in operational rates among production facilities [1] - Some companies are undergoing maintenance, while others are planning to resume operations, contributing to a cautious market outlook [1] - The market is characterized by an overall oversupply, leading to a predominantly range-bound price movement with prices hovering at the bottom [1]

Group 1: Rubber Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information provided. Core View Short - term fundamental contradictions of natural rubber are not prominent, and it is expected that the rubber price will continue to fluctuate. The reference range for the 01 contract is 15,000 - 16,500. Future attention should be paid to the raw material output in the peak production season of the main producing areas and the possible impact of La Nina on supply [1]. Summary by Catalog - **Spot Price and Basis**: From September 29th to September 30th, the price of Yunnan state - owned whole latex (SCRWF) in Shanghai decreased by 250 yuan/ton (-1.72%), the Thai standard mixed rubber quotation decreased by 50 yuan/ton (-0.34%), and the non - standard price difference increased by 205 (56.19%) [1]. - **Inter - month Spread**: The 9 - 1 spread increased by 75 (214.29%), the 1 - 5 spread decreased by 45 (-100.00%), and the 5 - 9 spread decreased by 30 (-300.00%) [1]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, Thailand's natural rubber production decreased by 2.00 (-0.43%), Indonesia's decreased by 8.50 (-4.30%), India's increased by 5.00 (11.11%), and China's increased by 12.20. The weekly operating rate of semi - steel tires was 73.58 (-0.08), and that of all - steel tires was 65.72 (0.06). The domestic tire production in August increased by 859.00 (9.10%), the tire export quantity decreased by 364.00 (-5.46%), and the total import quantity of natural rubber increased by 4.60 (9.68%) [1]. - **Inventory Change**: From September 29th to September 30th, the bonded area inventory decreased by 4,663 (-1.01%), and the factory - warehouse futures inventory of natural rubber on the SHFE decreased by 908 (-2.11%) [1]. Group 2: Glass and Soda Ash Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information provided. Core View For soda ash, the overall supply - demand pattern is bearish, and a short - selling strategy on rebounds is recommended. For glass, the industry does not have a continuous negative feedback drive for the time being, and over - bearish views are not recommended. In the fourth quarter, the actual implementation of policies in each region and the inventory preparation of downstream industries should be tracked [4]. Summary by Catalog - **Glass - related Price and Spread**: From September 29th to September 30th, glass 2505 decreased by 20 (-1.49%), glass 2509 decreased by 20 (-1.41%), and the 05 basis increased by 20 (15.87%) [4]. - **Soda Ash - related Price and Spread**: From September 29th to September 30th, soda ash 2505 decreased by 17.0 (-1.24%), soda ash 2509 decreased by 17.0 (-1.24%), and the 05 basis increased by 17.0 (25.76%) [4]. - **Supply Volume**: From September 19th to September 26th, the soda ash operating rate decreased by 2.02%, the weekly soda ash production decreased by 1.5 (-2.02%), the float glass daily melting volume decreased by 0.1 (-0.47%), and the photovoltaic daily melting volume remained unchanged [4]. - **Inventory**: From September 19th to September 26th, the glass factory inventory decreased by 67.5 (-1.10%), the soda ash factory warehouse inventory decreased by 4.2 (-2.33%), and the soda ash delivery warehouse inventory increased by 5.9 (10.69%) [4]. Group 3: Industrial Silicon Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information provided. Core View In the short term, the upward driving force of industrial silicon is insufficient, and the silicon price may turn to oscillation again, with the main price fluctuation range between 8,000 - 9,500 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to the production reduction rhythm of silicon material enterprises and industrial silicon enterprises in Sichuan and Yunnan in the fourth quarter [5]. Summary by Catalog - **Spot Price and Main Contract Basis**: From September 29th to September 30th, the price of East China oxygen - containing SI5530 industrial silicon remained unchanged, the basis of SI4210 decreased by 30 (-3.57%), and the basis of Xinjiang 99 silicon decreased by 30 (-2.63%) [5]. - **Inter - month Spread**: The 2510 - 2511 spread increased by 40 (400.00%), the 2511 - 2512 spread increased by 10 (2.50%), and the 2512 - 2601 spread increased by 5 (9.09%) [5]. - **Fundamental Data (Monthly)**: The national industrial silicon production increased by 3.51 (9.10%), the Xinjiang industrial silicon production increased by 3.36 (19.78%), the Yunnan industrial silicon production increased by 0.14 (2.41%), and the Sichuan industrial silicon production decreased by 0.08 (-1.49%). The national operating rate increased by 6.07 (10.86%), the Xinjiang operating rate increased by 8.02 (15.25%), the Yunnan operating rate increased by 14.50 (44.09%), and the Sichuan operating rate increased by 7.33 (19.83%) [5]. - **Inventory Change**: From September 29th to September 30th, the Xinjiang factory warehouse inventory decreased by 1.40 (-11.63%), the Yunnan factory warehouse inventory increased by 0.09 (2.91%), and the Sichuan factory warehouse inventory increased by 0.07 (3.06%) [5]. Group 4: Polysilicon Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information provided. Core View After the National Day holiday, the polysilicon price is expected to mainly fluctuate within a range. Given the support of the spot price, the fluctuation range may be between 50,000 - 53,000 yuan/ton. Future attention should be paid to the specific schedule and implementation details of the industry's state - reserve policy, the actual operating rate and production reduction implementation of polysilicon enterprises in October, as well as the inventory digestion progress and new order demand of downstream photovoltaic module factories [6]. Summary by Catalog - **Spot Price and Basis**: From September 29th to September 30th, the average price of N - type re - fed material remained unchanged, the average price of N - type granular silicon remained unchanged, and the N - type material basis decreased by 80.00 (-6.30%) [6]. - **Futures Price and Inter - month Spread**: The main contract increased by 80 (0.16%), the spread between the current month and the first - continuous decreased by 205 (-91.11%), and the spread between the first - continuous and the second - continuous decreased by 60 (-2.40%) [6]. - **Fundamental Data (Weekly)**: The silicon wafer production decreased by 0.14 (-1.01%), and the polysilicon production increased by 0.01 (0.32%) [6]. - **Fundamental Data (Monthly)**: The polysilicon production decreased by 0.17 (-1.29%), the polysilicon import volume increased by 0.01 (5.11%), and the polysilicon export volume decreased by 0.01 (-3.92%) [6]. - **Inventory Change**: The polysilicon inventory increased by 2.20 (10.78%), the silicon wafer inventory decreased by 0.64 (-3.79%), and the polysilicon contract increased by 140.00 (1.76%) [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The mid - term outlook for the black building materials industry is "oscillating", and the short - term prices of various varieties are expected to be mainly in an oscillating state [6]. 2. Core View of the Report - During the long holiday, the spot market of the black building materials industry remained stable. Industry demand was restricted by poor domestic demand and frequent overseas tariffs, but the furnace material side continued to support the prices of sector varieties. In this pattern, it is expected that the prices of sector varieties will mainly oscillate. Attention should be paid to domestic meetings and overseas interest rate cuts to boost market sentiment again [6]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Overall Industry Situation - During the long holiday, steel and billet prices remained stable. Iron ore swaps and spot prices rose slightly by 0.3 - 1.3%. The first round of coke price increase was implemented, while coking coal, alloy, glass, and soda ash prices remained stable. The demand performance in early October was still lackluster, and frequent overseas tariff disturbances limited the upside potential of post - holiday prices. High hot metal production supported the demand and prices of furnace materials, thus stabilizing steel costs [1]. 3.2 Specific Variety Analysis 3.2.1 Steel - During the holiday, the inventory of steel accumulated too quickly, and the current pressure still existed. The spot market transactions were generally weak, and the prices were basically stable. The output of the five major steel products remained at a relatively high level during the holiday, but the demand shrank significantly, and the inventory accumulation was obvious. Overseas tariff policies were constantly disturbing, but the short - term impact was expected to be limited. Although the current steel inventory was at a moderately high level and the short - term disk was under pressure, there were still expectations for anti - involution policies in the 14th Five - Year Plan, the macro - environment was still warm, and the cost side had certain support, so the downside space of the disk was limited [7]. 3.2.2 Iron Ore - During the holiday, the iron ore market was stable, and the overseas market rose slightly. Overseas mine shipments decreased slightly month - on - month, while the port arrivals increased. The demand for iron ore was supported by high hot metal production, and some steel mills had restocking plans after the holiday. The inventory pressure was not prominent. However, the general performance of the building materials peak - season demand limited the upside space of iron ore. It is expected that the short - term price will oscillate [8][9]. 3.2.3 Scrap Steel - During the holiday, the supply and demand of scrap steel were stable, and the spot price fell slightly. After the steel enterprises completed pre - holiday restocking, the spot price decreased. The current pressure on finished product prices led to a contraction in electric furnace profits. It is expected that the short - term price will follow the finished products [10]. 3.2.4 Coke - During the holiday, the coke price increase was implemented, and the supply and demand decreased slightly. The profitability of coking enterprises improved slightly, but the high raw coal price still restricted the overall start - up. The demand was supported by high hot metal production. The upstream inventory was still at a low level. It is expected that the post - holiday price will remain oscillating [11]. 3.2.5 Coking Coal - During the holiday, some coking coal mines were on holiday, and the market operated stably. After the holiday, coal mine production will recover quickly, and Mongolian coal imports will also reach a high level. The overall supply is expected to increase, but the increase will be restricted. The demand for coking coal will remain high in the short term. Overall, the fundamental contradiction of coking coal is not prominent, and the price is expected to remain oscillating [11][12]. 3.2.6 Glass - During the holiday, the glass production and sales were weak, and manufacturers tried to raise prices to boost sentiment. A large amount of inventory was accumulated during the National Day. If the post - holiday price increase fails to stimulate restocking sentiment, the fundamental logic may suppress the futures and spot prices again. In the long - term, market - oriented capacity reduction is still needed, and if the price returns to fundamental trading, it is expected to oscillate downward [12][13]. 3.2.7 Soda Ash - During the holiday, soda ash was expected to accumulate inventory, and the fundamental supply - demand situation changed little. The supply - surplus pattern remained unchanged. It is expected that the price will oscillate widely following macro - changes. In the long - term, the price center will decline to promote capacity reduction [15]. 3.2.8 Manganese Silicon - During the holiday, the manganese silicon market remained stable, and the pessimistic supply - demand situation suppressed the price. In the short - term, high production costs and peak - season demand expectations supported the price, but the market supply - demand expectation was pessimistic, and there was still downward pressure on the price center after the peak season [2][16]. 3.2.9 Silicon Iron - During the holiday, the silicon iron market operated stably, and the loose supply - demand situation pressured the price. In the short - term, peak - season expectations and firm costs supported the price, but the market supply - demand relationship was becoming looser, and there was still downward pressure on the price after the peak season [2][17]. 3.3 Other Information - The report also provides basis seasonal charts for steel, iron ore, coking coal, coke, silicon iron, silicon manganese, glass, and soda ash, as well as profit seasonal charts and steel daily trading volume data. In addition, it shows the performance of the CITIC Futures Commodity Index and the steel industry chain index [19][20][61][81].

图为国内纯碱周度产量 自9月以来，原料价格普遍上涨导致纯碱企业生产成本出现不同程度的增长，部分企业亏损加剧。虽然部分纯碱企业通过阶段性 上调价格来缓解自身成本压力，但下游接受程度相对较低，试探性涨价无法有效改善其经营状况。相反，在市场需求相对疲软 的情况下，价格上涨反而抑制了一部分下游采购需求，行业产销压力增大。 国庆假期结束后，预计全国纯碱产量继续保持在较高水平，一方面是因为行业开工率普遍较高，另一方面是因为新建项目逐步 投产。事实上，自去年年初以来，我国纯碱行业就一直处于供大于求的局面，玻璃等主要终端消费领域的需求增长速度明显放 缓，进一步加剧了供大于求的局面。此外，全球贸易摩擦也为出口带来了不确定性，出口对需求的拉动作用减弱。在此背景 下，即使全行业短期内能够通过调整开工率等方式调节产量，但从长远角度来看，若不能从根本上改变结构性供需矛盾，就很 难实现真正的复苏。 图为国内纯碱周度库存 看向需求端，目前下游对纯碱的实际需求没有出现明显增长。国庆假期之前，许多工厂开始提前备货，一定程度上提振了纯碱 需求，但这些订单带来的提振效应将逐渐消退。另外，下游加工制造业的整体利润率偏低也是一个不容忽视的因素。当企业 ...

交易咨询业务资格：证监许可【2012】1091号 纯碱早报 2025-10-9 大越期货投资咨询部 金泽彬 从业资格证号：F3048432 投资咨询证号： Z0015557 联系方式：0575-85226759 重要提示：本报告非期货交易咨询业务项下服务，其中的观点和信息仅作参考之用，不构成对任何人的投 资建议。 我司不会因为关注、收到或阅读本报告内容而视相关人员为客户；市场有风险，投资需谨慎。 每日观点 纯碱： 1、基本面：碱厂检修量不及预期，远兴二期年前预期投产，整体供给处于高位；下游浮法玻璃 供给扰动较多，光伏日熔量延续下滑趋势，终端需求一般，纯碱厂库处于历史同期高位；偏空 2、基差：河北沙河重质纯碱现货价1170元/吨，SA2601收盘价为1255元/吨，基差为-85元，期货 升水现货；偏空 3、库存：全国纯碱厂内库存165.15万吨，较前一周减少5.93%，库存在5年均值上方运行；偏空 4、盘面：价格在20日线下方运行，20日线向下；偏空 5、主力持仓：主力持仓净空，空增；偏空 6、预期：纯碱基本面疲弱，短期预计震荡偏弱运行为主。 影响因素总结 利多： | 日盘 | 主力合约收盘价 | 重质纯碱：沙 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - During the National Day holiday, the actual demand for steel continued to be weak, but with the macro - environment turning more accommodative, market expectations for the recovery of steel demand are rising. In the short term, the pattern of weak reality is hard to reverse, and as the Fourth Plenary Session approaches, the market may enter a stage of "strong expectation, weak reality" again. Steel prices still face some downward risks from the fundamental perspective, and policy signals and the dynamics related to the Fourth Plenary Session need to be closely monitored [2]. - For the black sector, in the current demand and supply environment, prices may first decline to release the bearish sentiment in the market, and then rise with the expectations of the "Fourth Plenary Session". Although the current profit rate of steel mills is better than in 2023, the black sector may gradually become more cost - effective for long - positions in the future, and it may be better to look for long - entry opportunities after price corrections around mid - October [8]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Market Information - On September 30, the closing price of the rebar main contract was 3072 yuan/ton, down 25 yuan/ton (- 0.80%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 285,846 tons, a daily increase of 15,608 tons. The main contract's open interest was 1.873832 million lots, a daily decrease of 52,807 lots. In the spot market, the aggregated rebar price in Tianjin was 3200 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton, and in Shanghai was 3230 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [1]. - The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3253 yuan/ton, down 36 yuan/ton (- 1.09%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 28,314 tons, with no daily change. The main contract's open interest was 1.349868 million lots, a daily decrease of 34,602 lots. In the spot market, the aggregated hot - rolled coil price in Lecong was 3310 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton, and in Shanghai was 3330 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton [1]. Strategy Viewpoints - During the National Day holiday, steel demand was significantly weaker than last year. For rebar, terminal demand hit a new low, inventory continued to accumulate, and the inventory - to - sales ratio rose significantly. For hot - rolled coils, production decreased slightly, but apparent demand declined more significantly, and inventory increased notably. The post - holiday demand recovery needs to be monitored [2]. Iron Ore Market Information - On September 30, the iron ore main contract (I2601) closed at 780.50 yuan/ton, with a change of - 0.45% (- 3.50), and the open interest changed by - 26,627 lots to 447,400 lots. The weighted open interest of iron ore was 746,300 lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 779 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 47.43 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 5.73%. During the National Day holiday, the TSI iron ore continuous contract closed at 104.15 US dollars/ton, up 1.46% from before the holiday [4]. Strategy Viewpoints - During the holiday, steel mill production remained stable, and overseas ore shipments were on a steady pace. In terms of supply, the end - of - third - quarter shipment rush by mines ended, and the latest overseas iron ore shipments remained high but decreased month - on - month. In terms of demand, the average daily pig iron output announced before the holiday was 2.4181 million tons, a decrease of 0.055 million tons month - on - month. If the situation of finished products weakens after the holiday, iron ore prices may adjust downward [5]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon Market Information - On September 30, the manganese silicon main contract (SM601) closed down 1.07% at 5758 yuan/ton. The spot price of 6517 manganese silicon in Tianjin was 5700 yuan/ton, equivalent to 5890 yuan/ton on the futures basis, down 100 yuan/ton from the previous day, with a premium of 132 yuan/ton over the futures. The ferrosilicon main contract (SF511) closed down 2.07% at 5494 yuan/ton. The spot price of 72 ferrosilicon in Tianjin was 5700 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous day, with a premium of 206 yuan/ton over the futures [7]. Strategy Viewpoints - Affected by short - term realistic demand, the black sector has a downward correction risk, especially around the National Day holiday. The high pig iron output above 2.4 million tons puts pressure on prices. The price trend may be similar to that around the National Day holiday in 2023, first falling and then rising with the expectations of the "Fourth Plenary Session". For manganese silicon, its fundamentals are not ideal, but if the black sector strengthens, attention should be paid to potential disturbances in the manganese ore segment. Ferrosilicon is likely to follow the black sector's trend, with relatively low trading cost - effectiveness [8][9]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Market Information - On September 30, the industrial silicon futures main contract (SI2511) closed at 8640 yuan/ton, up 0.35% (+ 30). The weighted contract's open interest changed by - 42,731 lots to 399,733 lots. The spot price of 553 non - oxygenated industrial silicon in East China was 9300 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, with a basis of 660 yuan/ton for the main contract; the price of 421 was 9700 yuan/ton, unchanged, with a basis of 260 yuan/ton [11]. - The polysilicon futures main contract (PS2511) closed at 51,360 yuan/ton, up 0.16% (+ 80). The weighted contract's open interest changed by - 2957 lots to 226,349 lots. The average spot price of N - type granular silicon was 50.5 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type dense material was 51.05 yuan/kg, unchanged; the average price of N - type re - feeding material was 52.55 yuan/kg, unchanged, with a basis of 1190 yuan/ton for the main contract [14]. Strategy Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, its supply and demand have not changed significantly. Although there is an expectation of production cuts during the dry season, the start - up rate of large northwest plants has not yet peaked, and downstream demand has limited upward space. If production cuts occur in the southwest during the dry season and downstream demand remains stable, the high - level inventory may be reduced, and the valuation of far - month contracts may increase. For polysilicon, the current market lacks upward drivers, and there is a risk of short - term price decline. Attention should be paid to the maintenance of leading enterprises and policy changes [12][15]. Glass and Soda Ash Market Information - On the Tuesday before the holiday at 15:00, the glass main contract closed at 1210 yuan/ton, down 1.47% (- 18). The price of large - size glass in North China was 1230 yuan, up 10 yuan from the previous day; the price in Central China was 1220 yuan, unchanged. The weekly inventory of float glass sample enterprises was 59.355 million cases, down 1.553 million cases (- 2.55%) [17]. - The soda ash main contract closed at 1255 yuan/ton, down 1.80% (- 23). The price of heavy soda ash in Shahe was 1165 yuan, down 23 yuan from the previous day. The weekly inventory of soda ash sample enterprises was 1.6515 million tons, down 0.1041 million tons (- 2.55%), including 0.9224 million tons of heavy - soda ash inventory, down 0.0837 million tons, and 0.7291 million tons of light - soda ash inventory, down 0.0204 million tons [19]. Strategy Viewpoints - The glass futures market showed a wide - range shock pattern before the holiday. Terminal demand was weak, and downstream procurement was cautious. Supply was relatively abundant, and inventory performance varied by region. It is recommended to pay attention to policy trends and take a slightly bullish view in the short term. The domestic soda ash market was generally stable with minor fluctuations. Production was stable, and demand was flat. The market is expected to continue the shock - consolidation pattern in the short term [18][20].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the construction materials industry is undergoing a transformation focused on "digital transformation + green breakthroughs," driven by new policies aimed at promoting high-quality development and addressing structural supply-demand issues [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a work plan for the construction materials industry (2025-2026), emphasizing the promotion of green building materials and advanced inorganic non-metallic materials while prohibiting the addition of new cement and flat glass production capacity [2][3] - The current state of the construction materials industry is characterized by low profitability due to the impact of the real estate sector, with a shift in focus from quantity to quality expected to improve long-term profitability [2][4] Group 2 - For the glass industry, there is a need to accelerate innovation and transition towards green building materials and advanced materials, which may reduce unnecessary competition [3] - The new plan encourages the elimination of inefficient supply in the glass industry and the gradual exit of enterprises with low environmental performance, while promoting the upgrade of float glass production lines to larger, higher-quality capacities [3][4] - The glass industry is expected to experience a recovery in prices due to seasonal demand, but the long-term outlook will depend on the successful implementation of quality and environmental standards [4][8] Group 3 - The soda ash industry is facing high supply, high inventory, and weak demand, with future demand growth primarily concentrated in the photovoltaic glass and lithium carbonate sectors [5][6][7] - The glass industry's demand is mainly linked to the completion of real estate projects, with expectations of a decline in completion volumes in 2025, which may not be offset by the growth in green building glass demand [7][8] - In the fourth quarter, the glass market is expected to experience a balance in supply and demand, while the soda ash industry will face pressure from new capacity additions, leading to continued inventory increases and price weakness [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for investment in sectors focusing on domestic demand, high dividends, and import substitution [1][5][6] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the chemical industry is currently experiencing a mixed performance, with some products like synthetic ammonia and lithium battery electrolytes seeing price increases, while others like natural gas and sulfuric acid are declining [6][20] - The report suggests that the international oil price is expected to stabilize between $65 and $70 per barrel, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and economic conditions [5][21] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-dividend stocks such as Sinopec, PetroChina, and CNOOC due to their asset quality and dividend yield [5][20] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The chemical industry has shown varied performance over the past month, with a 0.3% increase in the basic chemical sector compared to a 2.7% increase in the CSI 300 index [1] - Key products that saw price increases include synthetic ammonia (up 8.58%) and lithium battery electrolytes (up 5.71%), while natural gas saw a significant decline of 7.90% [6][20] Investment Suggestions - The report recommends focusing on sectors that are likely to enter a growth cycle, such as glyphosate, and emphasizes the importance of selecting stocks with strong competitive positions and growth potential [7][20] - Specific companies recommended include Jiangshan Chemical, Xingfa Group, and Yangnong Chemical, which are expected to benefit from the recovery in the glyphosate sector [7][20] - The report also highlights the resilience of domestic chemical fertilizer and pesticide sectors, suggesting companies like Hualu Hengsheng and Xin Yangfeng as potential investment opportunities [20] Price Trends - The report notes that while some chemical products are rebounding in price, the overall industry remains under pressure due to past capacity expansions and weak demand [6][20] - The report indicates that the PTA market is experiencing downward pressure, with prices declining due to weak demand from downstream polyester sectors [33][34] Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - The report lists several companies with strong earnings forecasts and investment ratings, including Xin Yangfeng, Senqilin, and Ruifeng New Materials, all rated as "Buy" [9][10][20]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - For glass, the supply - side production remains unchanged and hovers at the bottom, with obvious signs of production for just - in - time needs and profit recovery due to rising spot prices. The real - estate situation is not optimistic, and if there is no central bank interest - rate cut, glass demand may be dragged down. The downstream deep - processing orders have a slight increase, and purchases are mainly for just - in - time needs. It is recommended to short - term buy glass futures at low prices [2]. - For soda ash, the domestic soda ash operating rate and production are rising. In the long run, some backward production capacity may be phased out, while the more environmentally friendly natural soda ash production capacity is increasing steadily. The demand from glass remains unchanged at the bottom, and the demand from photovoltaic glass is expected to weaken. The inventory of domestic soda ash enterprises has decreased significantly. It is expected that the supply will be loose, demand will increase, and the price may rise. It is recommended to short - term buy soda ash futures at low prices [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - Soda ash main contract closing price is 1255 yuan/ton, down 23 yuan; glass main contract closing price is 1210 yuan/ton, down 18 yuan [2]. - Soda ash and glass price difference is 45 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; soda ash main contract open interest is 1250366 lots, down 57443 lots; glass main contract open interest is 990735 lots, down 166760 lots [2]. - Soda ash top 20 net position is - 240287, up 5400; glass top 20 net position is - 84622, up 18719; soda ash exchange warehouse receipts are 6352 tons, up 600 tons; glass exchange warehouse receipts are 0 tons, unchanged [2]. - Soda ash basis is - 68 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan; glass basis is - 54 yuan/ton, up 26 yuan; the price difference between January and May glass contracts is - 116 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan; the price difference between January and May soda ash contracts is - 94 yuan/ton, down 6 yuan [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - North China heavy soda ash is 1210 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan; Central China heavy soda ash is 1300 yuan/ton, unchanged; East China light soda ash is 1250 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China light soda ash is 1215 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Shahe glass sheets are 1148 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China glass sheets are 1220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.3 Industry Situation - Soda ash plant operating rate is 89.12%, up 3.59 percentage points; float glass enterprise operating rate is 76.01%, unchanged [2]. - Glass in - production capacity is 16.07 million tons/year, up 0.05 million tons/year; the number of in - production glass production lines is 225, unchanged [2]. - Soda ash enterprise inventory is 159.99 million tons, down 5.16 million tons; glass enterprise inventory is 5935.5 million heavy - cases, down 155.3 million heavy - cases [2]. 3.4 Downstream Situation - Cumulative real - estate new construction area is 39801.01 million square meters, up 4595.01 million square meters; cumulative real - estate completion area is 27693.54 million square meters, up 2659.54 million square meters [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Hubei Shuanghuan's soda ash plant increased production, with a light soda ash quotation of 1160 yuan/ton [2]. - Henan Haohua Junhua's soda ash plant reduced production due to synthetic ammonia problems, and the price remained stable [2]. - Zhongyan Anhui Hongsifang's soda ash plant increased its operating load [2]. - Chongqing Heyou Industry's 400000 - ton/year soda ash plant reduced its operating load [2]. - Tangshan Sanyou's 2.3 - million - ton/year soda ash plant reduced production, operating at about 70% capacity [2]. - Shandong Haitian Biological Chemical's 1.5 - million - ton/year soda ash plant resumed production [2]. - Shandong Haihua's 3 - million - ton/year soda ash plant reduced its operating load [2]. - Guangdong Southern Alkali's 600000 - ton/year soda ash plant resumed production [2]. - Anhui Huainan Alkali Plant's boiler was ignited [2]. - The soda ash market in Sichuan and Chongqing is stable, and supply is expected to increase as plants resume production, with strong market wait - and - see sentiment [2].

Group 1: Market Overview - The domestic soda ash market is currently experiencing a weak and stable trend, with prices fluctuating within a narrow range. As of now, the mainstream price for light soda ash is between 980-1600 RMB/ton, while heavy soda ash is priced at 980-1480 RMB/ton [1] - The market began the month with a downward trend due to high inventory and weak demand, particularly in North and South China. However, by mid-month, prices stabilized and saw slight increases in some regions due to supply constraints and pre-holiday stocking [1][2] - By the end of the month, the market showed signs of slight recovery, but overall demand remained sluggish, leading to a narrow price range with limited upward momentum [1][2] Group 2: Price Comparison - In September, the price of light soda ash in Northeast China decreased by 1.68% compared to August, while heavy soda ash dropped by 3.19%. In North China, light soda ash prices fell by 4.24%, and heavy soda ash decreased by 3.19% [3] - The price index for light soda ash as of September 28 was 1185.71, reflecting a decrease of 0.24% from the beginning of the month, while the heavy soda ash index increased by 0.93% [4] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply of soda ash is expected to recover to high levels due to limited maintenance in the upcoming month, while overall industry inventory remains high, leading manufacturers to focus on sales to reduce stock [6] - The soda ash production in August was 3.281 million tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 2.92% and a month-on-month increase of 5.87% [16] - The operating rate of soda ash enterprises in August was approximately 85.25%, reflecting a slight increase of 4.09% from the previous month [18] Group 4: Import and Export Analysis - In August, China imported 0.03 thousand tons of soda ash, a significant year-on-year decrease of 99.64% and a month-on-month decrease of 90.98%. Cumulatively, from January to August, imports totaled approximately 2.07 thousand tons, down 97.68% from the previous year [9] - Conversely, soda ash exports in August reached 21.54 thousand tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 158.11% and a month-on-month increase of 33.56%. From January to August, total exports amounted to 136.94 thousand tons, up 132.58% year-on-year [12]