Core Insights - The company has successfully launched a 200,000 tons per year mixed waste plastic resource utilization project, with initial production outputs including liquefied plastic cracking gas and plastic cracking light oil [2] Group 1: Project Details - The main products from the project are liquefied plastic cracking gas and plastic cracking light oil [2] - The customer for plastic cracking light oil is Fujian United Petrochemical, which is currently testing the product [2] - Liquefied plastic cracking gas is supplied to Litop New Materials and Maohua Shihua [2] Group 2: Partnerships and Collaborations - The company has established deep cooperation with several firms, including Amco, in the areas of raw material supply and chemical recycling products [2] - The company commits to timely information disclosure regarding any new agreements signed in the future [2]

Report Title - "PP Weekly Report 20251012: Supply and Demand Pressure and Cost End Collapse, Polyolefin Prices Decline" [1][2][7] Core Viewpoints - Polypropylene is in a downward oscillation phase, and the later price center is expected to decline. PP is in a production capacity release cycle, with new devices being put into operation one after another, and the existing production load is also high, resulting in significant supply pressure. Although demand has entered the peak season, it fails to meet expectations and is unable to digest the high production volume. Under the situation of supply-demand surplus, the price center of PP may continue to move downward [6]. - After the holiday, the PP price gapped down, and the bearish sentiment was further strengthened compared to before the holiday. On one hand, it was due to cost factors, such as the decline in Saudi Arabia's October CP and OPEC's announcement of continued production increase in November, which led to a decline in the cost of crude oil and PS. On the other hand, the fundamental situation remained weak, with a significant accumulation of inventory after the holiday. The demand in the peak season was limited, and the purchasing enthusiasm was poor. Additionally, there was a political risk on Friday, as Trump's attitude towards China became more aggressive, and tariffs were re - imposed, causing a sharp decline in the price of crude oil in the commodity market and further pressuring the polyolefin price [9]. Industrial Chain Operation Suggestions Inventory Management for Sellers - For those with high inventory and worried about PP price decline, they can short futures contracts on the disk for the PP to be sold to prevent price decline risks (contract: pp2601, entry price: 6950, hedging ratio: 50%) or buy put options on the disk (contract: pp2601 - P - 6900, entry price: 112, hedging ratio: 50%) [4]. Procurement Management for Traders - To build inventory and seek to buy PP at a low price, they can buy call options in proportion to control procurement costs and prevent price increases (contract: pp2601 - C - 6900, entry price: 125, hedging ratio: 100%) [4]. Procurement and Inventory Management for Terminal Customers - When in need of PP raw materials and worried about price increases, they can buy call options in proportion to control procurement costs (contract: pp2601 - C - 6900, entry price: 125, hedging ratio: 100%); when having raw material inventory and worried about price declines, they can short futures contracts on the disk in proportion (contract: pp2601, entry price: 6950, hedging ratio: 50%) or buy put options (contract: pp2601 - P - 6900, entry price: 112, hedging ratio: 50%) [4]. Market Data Analysis Supply - Domestic production: This week, the PP output was 79.62 million tons (+1.62 million tons), and the operating rate was 77.75% (+1.14%). During the holiday, the devices were restarted one after another, leading to an increase in PP output and a decline in loss volume, intensifying the supply pressure [10]. - Imports and exports: According to customs data, in August, the PP import volume was 24.70 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 12.54%, and the export volume was 27.59 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.67%. China's net PP import was - 2.89 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 233.72%. The export volume exceeded the import volume again [10]. Demand - After the holiday, the comprehensive downstream operating rate was 51.76%, a slight month - on - month decline of 0.08% compared to before the holiday. The operating rate of plastic weaving increased by 0.38%, supported by the increased demand for fertilizer packaging in agriculture and the resumption of construction in industries such as construction and infrastructure. After the holiday, the demand cooled down, and the operating rates of BOPP and CPP decreased by 0.67% and 1.68% respectively. The operating rate of PP pipe materials remained stable. The consumption in the automotive and home appliance industries was strong, and with the arrival of the peak season, the operating rate of modified PP increased by 0.38%. Although there is still room for improvement in the traditional peak season, the overall performance is relatively weak and unable to digest the high supply volume [10]. Inventory - The inventory of production enterprises increased by 16.11 million tons to 68.14 million tons, including an accumulation of 4.5 million tons in the inventory of two major oil companies, 7.07 million tons in coal - chemical industry inventory, 0.83 million tons in PBI inventory, and 3.71 million tons in local refinery inventory. During the holiday, upstream trading stagnated, and the inventory accumulated seasonally with a considerable increase, putting significant pressure on the upstream [10][206]. - The inventory of traders increased by 7.39 million tons, and the port inventory increased by 0.22 million tons, with an increase in the proportion of foreign resources in the domestic market [209]. Cost - During the holiday, the crude oil price rebounded after a decline and then fell again this week, especially dropping to around $62 per barrel on Friday. The main reasons for the decline during the holiday were OPEC+'s plan to increase production by at least 137,000 barrels per day in November and the first - stage cease - fire agreement between Palestine and Israel, which alleviated geopolitical concerns. On Friday, Trump's attitude towards China became more aggressive, reigniting tariff risks and causing a sharp decline in crude oil prices. However, the profit of oil - based PP has remained at a relatively good level in recent years [10][64]. - The LPG price continued to decline, and the profit of PDH - based PP improved month - on - month [11][64]. - After the holiday, the downstream demand for thermal coal was poor, and procurement slowed down. There is a certain downward space for coal prices, and the CT0 profit remained high. Due to the tight supply - demand situation, the price of methanol at the production area was firm, and the profit of inland MTO was under pressure and deteriorated [11][64]. Market Structure Analysis Basis and Spread - Basis: The spot price of plastic standard products also declined, with certain shipment pressure. The basis strengthened slightly compared to before the holiday. The basis in East China strengthened by 30 to around - 100 yuan per ton, the basis in North China strengthened by 50 to around - 130 yuan per ton, and the basis in South China strengthened by 40 to around - 100 yuan per ton [19]. - Non - standard basis: The trend of non - standard basis was stronger than that of standard products [19]. - Regional spread: The North China - East China spread remained at a medium level, and the South China - East China spread further weakened [31]. - Related product spread: The injection molding - drawing spread was at a low level, and the low - melt copolymer - drawing spread strengthened [32]. - Disk spread: The 1 - 5 month spread remained at around - 40. The L - PP01 spread strengthened slightly to over 300, and the PP - V01 spread was relatively stable. Overall, the supply pressure of PP was greater, while there were more maintenance activities for L and the demand for agricultural films started, and the demand recovery of PP was relatively slow, so the L - PP spread gradually repaired upwards. After the holiday, the price of PP dropped more due to the pressure on the cost side of PG, further strengthening the spread [50]. Domestic Production - End Profit and Supply - Production profit: The profit of oil - based PP remained at a relatively good level in recent years; the profit of PDH - based PP improved month - on - month; the profit of CT0 remained high, while the profit of inland MTO was under pressure and deteriorated [64]. - Domestic output and load: This week, the PP output was 79.62 million tons (+1.62 million tons), and the operating rate was 77.75% (+1.14%). During the holiday, the devices were restarted one after another, leading to an increase in PP output and a decline in loss volume, intensifying the supply pressure [10][105]. - Scheduling ratio: The increase in the scheduling ratio of drawing may indicate that the short - term standard product is stronger than the non - standard product, but the medium - term supply pressure may increase [114]. US Dollar Price and Import - Export Profit - US dollar price: The prices in Northwestern Europe and the Americas have fallen from high levels. The Asian price has continued to be weak, with oversupply and weak demand in the Far East of CRB, and low prices in Southeast Asia due to sufficient supply and the impact of low - cost domestic goods; the supply - demand situation in South Asia is also poor [126]. - Import - export profit: The domestic market is in weak consolidation. Production enterprises' export offers remain stable, but overseas inquiries are few, and the transaction volume is limited. In terms of imports, China's prices are at the "global low point," and it is difficult to open import arbitrage opportunities [144]. Downstream Operating Rate - After the holiday, the comprehensive downstream operating rate was 51.76%, a slight month - on - month decline of 0.08% compared to before the holiday. The operating rate of plastic weaving increased by 0.38%, while the operating rates of BOPP and CPP decreased by 0.67% and 1.68% respectively. The operating rate of PP pipe materials remained stable, and the operating rate of modified PP increased by 0.38% [10][147]. Position, Trading Volume and Warehouse Receipt Situation - The position volumes of PP_01, PP_05, and PP_09 contracts on October 10, 2025, were 658,901, 549,555, and 700,000 respectively [223][224][227]. - The trading volumes of PP_01, PP_05, and PP_09 contracts on October 10, 2025, were 1,500,000, 927,840, and 2,781,596 respectively [228][237][235]. - The number of registered PP warehouse receipts on October 10, 2025, was 17,191 [241].

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In October 2025, the PVC market continued the pattern of strong supply and weak demand, with prices under downward pressure. The market lacked obvious support due to high - level supply, accumulated inventory, and the uncertainty of Indian anti - dumping policies, resulting in a weak and volatile price trend [2][34]. - In the short term, the PVC supply - demand fundamentals have not improved significantly, and inventory pressure persists. Prices are expected to continue to fluctuate within a range. Although downstream demand has slightly recovered after the holiday, it remains weak overall [2][34]. - In the long - term, attention should be paid to changes in export policies, especially the final implementation time and intensity of India's anti - dumping duties. The actual impact of the six - department building materials industry growth - stabilizing work plan on the PVC industry also needs to be monitored [2][34]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 1. Market Review - PVC futures and spot prices oscillated weakly. As of the night session on October 10, the main PVC futures price was 4,723 yuan/ton, fluctuating slightly compared to the end of September. The trading volume remained at a moderate level of 255,000 lots. From October 9 to 10, the open interest of the PVC2601 contract increased significantly, indicating high hedging pressure [4]. - In the spot market, regional price differences remained stable but showed a downward trend. The prices in different regions were in different ranges, and they briefly increased at the beginning of the month due to futures fluctuations and then declined again at the end of the month due to weak demand. The ethylene - based price was relatively stable, but the trading atmosphere was light [5]. 2. Fundamental Analysis Supply Side - Capacity and operation: As of October 10, the overall PVC operating load rate was 76.11%, with the calcium carbide - based operating rate at 78.97% and the ethylene - based operating rate at 77.52%. New production capacity was put into operation in September, and the effective domestic calcium carbide - based PVC production capacity increased to 21.465 million tons. Although there were some maintenance activities, the long - term capacity increase offset the short - term reduction, and the supply pressure continued to expand [14]. - Maintenance: After the holiday, some devices were under maintenance, but the overall maintenance intensity was limited and could not alleviate the supply surplus situation [14]. Inventory - As of October 10, the in - factory PVC inventory was 384,000 tons, and the social inventory was 1.036 million tons, both increasing year - on - year. The social inventory had been accumulating for 13 consecutive weeks since early July, and the high inventory was one of the core factors suppressing the market. The inventory pressure was difficult to relieve in the short term [17]. Demand Side - Domestic demand was weak. The real estate market, the core consumption area of PVC, was still in a slump, with significant year - on - year declines in construction area, new construction area, investment, and completion area from January to August 2025. The downstream enterprise operating rates were at a low level, and the demand support was limited [20]. - Export support weakened. Although the export volume in August increased year - on - year, the expected implementation of India's anti - dumping duties and the anti - dumping investigation on PVC wallpapers in September pressured export orders. The "rush - to - export" behavior in the early stage over - drafted demand, and the export rhythm slowed down significantly in September [21]. Cost and Profit Analysis - Cost: The production cost of PVC mainly consists of calcium carbide - based and ethylene - based processes. The calcium carbide price accounts for over 80% of the calcium carbide - based PVC cost, and coal price fluctuations significantly affect the cost. The overall PVC industry is in a loss state, with a loss of about 750 yuan/ton for calcium carbide - based PVC and about 650 yuan/ton for ethylene - based PVC [26]. - Cost trend: In September, the average calcium carbide market price rose sharply, driving up the calcium carbide - based PVC production cost by 2.41% to 5,132 yuan/ton. The ethylene - based cost slightly increased to 5,617 yuan/ton. However, it is expected that the cost support will gradually weaken [27]. - Profit: As of the end of September, the calcium carbide - based PVC gross profit was about - 444 yuan/ton, and the ethylene - based gross profit was - 467 yuan/ton. The cost increase and product price decline formed a "scissors gap", suppressing enterprises' production enthusiasm [28][29]. 3. Summary and Outlook - In the short term, the PVC supply - demand fundamentals remain unchanged, and inventory pressure persists. Prices will continue to fluctuate within a range. Although downstream demand has slightly recovered, it is still weak. The implementation of maintenance plans in October is expected to reduce the operating rate, but the supply surplus pattern is difficult to reverse [34]. - In the long - term, pay attention to changes in export policies and the actual impact of the building materials industry growth - stabilizing work plan. - Futures strategy: Given the weak supply - demand pattern of PVC, it is recommended to pay attention to short - selling opportunities, especially when inventory pressure appears and export expectations weaken. - Spot market: The trading volume remains low, and prices lack obvious support. It is recommended to wait and see and pay attention to supply - side changes and inventory adjustment signals [34].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The overall investment rating for the PVC industry is bearish [10][11]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply pressure of PVC has increased this week, and it is expected to increase slightly in production scheduling next week as maintenance is expected to decrease. The overall inventory is at a high level, while the current demand is close to the historical average. The cost of both calcium carbide method and ethylene method has strengthened, and the PVC2601 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 4704 - 4766. The main logic is the strong overall supply pressure and the sluggish recovery of domestic demand [8][9][10]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Daily Viewpoints - **Supply Side**: In September 2025, PVC production was 2.030766 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.05%. This week, the sample enterprise capacity utilization rate was 82.63%, a month - on - month increase of 0.01 percentage points. The output of calcium carbide enterprises was 352,720 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.70%, and that of ethylene enterprises was 150,840 tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.06%. Supply pressure increased this week, and production scheduling is expected to increase slightly next week [8]. - **Demand Side**: The overall downstream operating rate was 39.21%, a month - on - month decrease of 8.55 percentage points, lower than the historical average. Different downstream sectors showed mixed trends, with the film and paste resin operating rates being higher than the historical average, while the profiles and pipes operating rates were lower. Shipping costs are expected to rise, and domestic PVC export prices are advantageous. Current demand is close to the historical average [9]. - **Cost Side**: The profit of the calcium carbide method was - 622.11 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month reduction in losses of 19.00%, lower than the historical average. The profit of the ethylene method was - 538.3646 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month reduction in losses of 3.00%, lower than the historical average. The double - ton spread was 2,345.05 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month profit increase of 2.60%, lower than the historical average, which may put pressure on production scheduling [9]. - **Base Difference**: On October 10, the price of East China SG - 5 was 4,700 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 01 contract was - 35 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [12]. - **Inventory**: Factory inventory was 383,574 tons, a month - on - month increase of 28.04%. Calcium carbide factory inventory was 300,274 tons, a month - on - month increase of 25.96%. Ethylene factory inventory was 83,300 tons, a month - on - month increase of 36.11%. Social inventory was 557,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.58%. The in - stock days of production enterprises were 6.3 days, a month - on - month increase of 18.86% [12]. - **Main Position**: The main position is net short, with an increase in short positions [10]. - **Expectation**: The cost of both calcium carbide and ethylene methods has strengthened. Supply pressure has increased this week, and production scheduling is expected to increase next week. Overall inventory is at a high level, and current demand is close to the historical average. Continuously monitor macro - policies and export trends [10]. 3.2 PVC Futures Market - **Price and Volume Trends**: The report presents the price trends of PVC futures contracts such as the opening price, highest price, lowest price, and closing price, as well as trading volume and open interest trends, including the net position changes of the top 5 and top 20 seats [24]. - **Basis Trends**: It shows the historical basis trends of PVC futures, reflecting the relationship between spot and futures prices [20]. - **Spread Analysis**: Analyzes the spread trends of the main PVC futures contracts, such as the 1 - 9 spread and 5 - 9 spread from 2024 to 2025 [26]. 3.3 PVC Fundamental Analysis - **Calcium Carbide Method - Related**: - **Lancoke**: It shows the price, cost - profit, operating rate, inventory, and daily output trends of Lancoke from 2016 to 2025 [30]. - **Calcium Carbide**: Presents the price, cost - profit, operating rate, maintenance loss, and production trends of calcium carbide from 2018 to 2025 [33]. - **Liquid Chlorine and Raw Salt**: Displays the price, production trends of liquid chlorine from 2020 to 2025, and the price and monthly production trends of raw salt from 2019 to 2025 [35]. - **Caustic Soda**: Shows the price, cost - profit, operating rate, weekly production, maintenance volume, apparent consumption, double - ton spread, and inventory trends of caustic soda from 2019 to 2025 [37][39]. - **PVC Supply Trends**: - **Capacity Utilization**: The capacity utilization rates of calcium carbide and ethylene methods from 2018 to 2025 are presented, along with the profit trends of the two methods [41][42]. - **Production and Inventory**: Displays the daily production, weekly maintenance volume, weekly capacity utilization rate, and weekly production of PVC from 2020 to 2025 [43][44]. - **Demand Trends**: - **Downstream Consumption**: Presents the daily sales volume of traders, weekly pre - sales volume, production - sales ratio, apparent consumption, and downstream average operating rate of PVC from 2019 to 2025 [46][48]. - **Downstream Industry Operating Rates**: Shows the operating rates of PVC profiles, pipes, films, and paste resin from 2019 to 2025 [50]. - **Paste Resin**: Displays the gross profit, cost, monthly production, and apparent consumption of paste resin from 2019 to 2025 [51]. - **Real Estate and Infrastructure**: Presents the real estate investment completion amount, housing construction area, new housing construction area, commercial housing sales area, housing completion area, social financing scale increment, M2 increment, local government new special bonds, and infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) year - on - year trends from 2018 to 2025 [54][55][58]. - **Inventory**: It shows the trends of exchange warehouse receipts, calcium carbide factory inventory, ethylene factory inventory, social inventory, and production enterprise inventory days from 2019 to 2025 [60]. - **Ethylene Method**: Presents the import volume of vinyl chloride and dichloroethane, PVC export volume, FOB spread of the ethylene method, and vinyl chloride import spread from 2018 to 2025 [62]. - **Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: Displays the export, demand, social inventory, factory inventory, production, and import data of PVC from August 2024 to September 2025 [65].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The prices of L plastic and PP polypropylene markets are generally weak, with fluctuations affected by factors such as supply - demand, cost, and policy. For example, factors like new capacity production, changes in production capacity utilization, and tariff policies all impact the market trends of L and PP [1][5][8]. - The global plastic additive market is on an upward track, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 3.2% from 2024 to 2029, which is related to the output growth of terminal plastic consumption fields and policy regulations [6]. - Various policies and events, such as China's export control of rare earths, US - China tariff disputes, and China's petrochemical industry policies, have certain impacts on the plastic and polypropylene markets [1][6][11]. Summary by Directory Market Situation - **L Plastic**: The prices of L2601 contracts and LLDPE in different regions have shown a downward trend in most cases. For example, on October 13, the L2601 contract closed at 7004 points, down 33 points or 0.47%, and the mainstream price of domestic LLDPE was 7000 - 7680 yuan/ton, with prices in different regions falling by 10 - 70 yuan/ton [1]. - **PP Polypropylene**: The PP2601 contracts and domestic PP market prices have also generally declined. On October 13, the PP2601 contract closed at 6697 points, down 25 points or 0.37%, and the domestic PP market continued to weaken, with a decline of 20 - 50 yuan/ton [1]. Important Information - **Trade Policy**: On October 9, China legally imposed export controls on some rare earth items, while the US announced a 100% tariff increase on China and upgraded software controls on the 10th, leading to China's strong opposition [1]. - **Industry Policy**: Seven departments issued the "Work Plan for Stable Growth of the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry (2025 - 2026)", aiming to achieve an average annual growth of over 5% in industry added - value and promote high - end, green, and intelligent transformation [11]. - **Market Forecast**: From 2024 to 2029, the global plastic additive consumption is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%, driven by the output growth of terminal plastic consumption fields and policy regulations [6]. Logical Analysis - **Capacity Utilization**: As of last Friday, the new registered L contract warehouse receipts were 66 tons, with a total of 1.28 million tons; the PP contract had no new registered warehouse receipts, with a total of 1.40 million tons. The domestic PE capacity utilization rate increased to 83.9% for 4 consecutive weeks, a year - on - year increase of 4.2%, and the domestic PP capacity utilization rate increased to 77.7% for 3 consecutive weeks, a year - on - year decrease of 0.1% [2]. - **Cost and Supply**: Brent crude oil rose to $67.6 per barrel in September, a year - on - year decrease of 7.5%, which is negative for L. In August, domestic PE production increased to 2.827 million tons for 2 consecutive months, a year - on - year increase of 16.4%, which is negative for the L - PP spread [12]. Trading Strategies - **Unilateral Trading**: For the L main 01 contract, the strategies include holding long positions, waiting and seeing, or trying long positions at appropriate times. For the PP main 01 contract, strategies include holding short positions, trying short positions, or waiting and seeing [2][6][9]. - **Arbitrage (Long - Short)**: Hold the L2601 - PP2601 spread and set stop - losses at appropriate positions, or wait and see [2][7][9]. - **Options**: Generally, the strategy is to wait and see [2][7][9].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - The global plastic additives market is on an upward trajectory, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 3.2% in consumption from 2024 to 2029, driven by growth in plastic - consuming end - use sectors and influenced by changing policies [2] - The domestic PE and PP markets show different trends in capacity utilization, and shipping freight indices have an impact on polyolefin investment [2] - Events such as the US federal government shutdown and changes in import volumes affect the polyolefin market [5] - Policies like the "Petrochemical and Chemical Industry Steady Growth Work Plan (2025 - 2026)" and oil price fluctuations influence the market [8][9] Summary by Related Catalogs Market Situation - **L Plastic**: L2601 contract prices and regional LLDPE prices fluctuate. For example, on 25 - 10 - 10, L2601 closed at 7153 points, down 28 points or 0.39%. Regional LLDPE prices in North, East, and South China showed weak adjustments [1] - **PP Polypropylene**: PP2601 contract prices and regional PP拉丝 prices also fluctuate. On 25 - 10 - 10, PP2601 closed at 6852 points, down 51 points or 0.74%. Domestic PP market prices declined [1] Important Information - The global plastic additives market is growing, and the consumption of plastic additives is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2024 to 2029 [2] - The US federal government shutdown in October 2025 caused economic losses, with an estimated weekly loss of about $15 billion [5] - Seven departments issued the "Petrochemical and Chemical Industry Steady Growth Work Plan (2025 - 2026)", aiming for an average annual increase of over 5% in industry added - value [8] Logical Analysis - Domestic PE capacity utilization has increased for 4 consecutive weeks, reaching 83.9%, a year - on - year increase of 4.2%. Domestic PP capacity utilization has increased for 3 consecutive weeks, reaching 77.7%, a year - on - year decrease of 0.1% [2] - In August 2025, the net import of polyethylene decreased to 83.4 million tons, and that of polypropylene was - 2.9 million tons, with a difference of 86.3 million tons, which is favorable for the L - PP spread [5] - In September 2025, Brent crude oil rose to $67.6 per barrel, a year - on - year decrease of 7.5%, which is negative for L [9] Trading Strategies - **Unilateral**: Different strategies are recommended for L and PP contracts on different dates. For example, on 25 - 10 - 10, the L 01 contract should be watched, and the PP 01 contract should be lightly short - tried [2] - **Arbitrage (Long - Short)**: Hold the L2601 - PP2601 spread and set stop - losses at appropriate levels. For example, on 25 - 10 - 10, the spread was +313 points [2][3] - **Options**: Generally, the option strategy is to watch [2][3][6]

Core Viewpoint - Mexico has initiated multiple anti-dumping investigations against Chinese products, including float glass, self-adhesive tape, PVC coated cloth, and steel bolts, which raises concerns about protectionism and its impact on trade relations [2][3]. Group 1: Anti-Dumping Investigations - Mexico's Ministry of Economy has launched four anti-dumping investigations against Chinese products at the request of domestic companies [2]. - This year, Mexico has conducted 11 anti-dumping investigations against Chinese products, nearly double the total from the previous year [2]. Group 2: China's Response - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce firmly opposes protectionist actions that harm its legitimate rights and interests and will closely monitor the progress of Mexico's investigations [2]. - China has initiated a trade and investment barrier investigation based on its Foreign Trade Law and relevant regulations in response to Mexico's proposed increase in import tariffs and other trade restrictions [2][3]. Group 3: Broader Trade Context - The Chinese side emphasizes the need for countries to collectively oppose unilateralism and protectionism, especially in the context of the U.S. imposing tariffs [3]. - The potential implementation of Mexico's unilateral tax increases could harm not only China but also other trading partners and negatively affect the business environment in Mexico [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating. However, for L and PP, the unilateral strategy is neutral [4]. 2. Core Viewpoints - **PE**: The cost - side support weakens due to falling oil prices. The supply is increasing as more maintenance devices are restarting. Although the downstream demand has a slight improvement before the double - festivals, the follow - up is insufficient, and the demand is still weak, which restricts the upward space of PE. After the festivals, social inventory may accumulate [2]. - **PP**: The cost support is weak. The supply is expected to increase as the number of maintenance devices decreases. The demand is marginally improving but still recovering slowly, and the demand support is limited. The weak demand restricts the upward space of PP, and the low profit also limits its downward space [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market News and Key Data - **Price and Basis**: The closing price of the L main contract is 7181 yuan/ton (+22), and that of the PP main contract is 6903 yuan/ton (+10). The LL North China spot price is 7120 yuan/ton (-20), and the LL East China spot price is 7140 yuan/ton (+0). The PP East China spot price is 6750 yuan/ton (+0). The LL North China basis is -61 yuan/ton (-32), the LL East China basis is -41 yuan/ton (-22), and the PP East China basis is -153 yuan/ton (-10) [1]. - **Upstream Supply**: The PE operating rate is 81.8% (+1.5%), and the PP operating rate is 75.5% (+0.6%) [1]. - **Production Profit**: The PE oil - based production profit is -1.8 yuan/ton (-55.8), the PP oil - based production profit is -631.8 yuan/ton (-55.8), and the PDH - based PP production profit is -264.0 yuan/ton (-39.2) [1]. - **Import and Export**: The LL import profit is -56.7 yuan/ton (-1.9), the PP import profit is -532.6 yuan/ton (-1.9), and the PP export profit is 15.3 US dollars/ton (+0.2) [1]. - **Downstream Demand**: The PE downstream agricultural film operating rate is 32.9% (+6.1%), the PE downstream packaging film operating rate is 52.4% (+0.6%), the PP downstream plastic weaving operating rate is 43.9% (+0.0%), and the PP downstream BOPP film operating rate is 61.4% (+0.0%) [1]. 3.2 Market Analysis - **PE**: The cost - side support weakens as OPEC+ increases oil production in November, driving the oil price down. The supply is increasing as more maintenance devices restart. The demand has a slight improvement before the double - festivals, but the follow - up is insufficient, and the demand is still weak, which restricts the upward space of PE [2]. - **PP**: The cost support is weak due to the falling international oil price. The supply is expected to increase as the number of maintenance devices decreases. The demand is marginally improving but still recovering slowly, and the demand support is limited [3]. 3.3 Strategy - **Unilateral**: L and PP are neutral [4]. - **Inter - period**: L01 - L05 reverse spread; PP01 - PP05 reverse spread [4]. - **Inter - variety**: No strategy [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report PE (Polyethylene) - Cost side support is unstable, production profit shows mixed trends, supply is expected to increase, import may recover but less than previous years, inventory follows seasonal patterns with a slight de - stocking expected at the end of the year, and demand is in a weak recovery with concerns about future orders. The overall fundamentals are under pressure, especially in December. It is recommended to consider short - selling opportunities on rallies, with the main contract expected to trade between 7000 - 7400 yuan/ton. For inter - month arbitrage, pay attention to the L01 - 05 spread for reverse arbitrage opportunities [3]. PP (Polypropylene) - Cost side support fluctuates, production profit is generally below zero, supply will remain abundant in the fourth quarter due to new capacity and restarted devices, import may increase seasonally but less than before, export is expected to be stable, and demand is weak with limited upward drive. The overall supply - demand structure is loose, especially in December. It is advised to short - sell on rallies, with the main contract expected to fluctuate between 6800 - 7200 yuan/ton. Also, focus on the 01 - 05 contract spread for reverse arbitrage opportunities [5]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Market Review - In July, new capacity and restarted devices increased supply pressure, but oil price rebound and policy support boosted polyolefin prices. In August, oil price was weak, and supply and demand were in a state of "supply - strong, demand - weak". In September, cost support weakened, and the supply - demand contradiction was prominent, leading to a continuous decline in polyolefin futures prices. Taking LLDPE as an example, its price first rose slightly and then fell continuously in the third quarter, with a high of 7412 yuan/ton and a low of 7301 yuan/ton [10][12]. 3.2 PE: Weak Demand Support in Peak Season, Rising Future Supply Pressure Supply Side - **Maintenance**: The maintenance loss is expected to decrease seasonally in the fourth quarter. As of September 26, the current maintenance loss was 11.37 tons, and the total maintenance - related capacity in the fourth quarter is 258 tons, mainly concentrated in November and December [21][26]. - **New Capacity**: There will be 240 tons of new PE capacity in the fourth quarter, mainly oil - based devices [29]. - **Operation Rate**: The capacity utilization rate is expected to rise seasonally in the fourth quarter. As of September 26, it was 81.84%, up 4.6% from the end of the previous quarter [34]. - **Output**: Output is expected to continue to increase in the fourth quarter but with a seasonally narrowing growth rate. In August, it reached 282.72 tons/month, a 17% increase from the same period last year [39]. - **Import Profit and Volume**: The average import profit in the third quarter showed a quarter - on - quarter recovery. In August, the import volume decreased, and it is expected to recover in the fourth quarter but be less than previous years [43][48]. - **Production Profit**: LDPE and HDPE production profits recovered, while LLDPE production profit declined overall [53]. - **Inventory**: In the third quarter, inventory followed seasonal patterns. In the fourth quarter, it is expected to first rise and then fall, with low pressure on social inventory accumulation and a slight de - stocking expected at the end of the year [57]. Demand Side - **Downstream Product Operation Rate**: In the seasonal peak season, the operation rates of agricultural film and packaging film gradually recovered but were weaker than in previous years. The operation rates of hollow and drawing products also recovered quarter - on - quarter but were significantly lower year - on - year [61][65]. - **Downstream Product Orders**: Orders increased quarter - on - quarter but were still inferior to previous years [69]. - **Downstream Product Inventory**: With the arrival of the peak season, the raw material inventory of downstream products increased quarter - on - quarter but was significantly lower year - on - year [73]. 3.3 PP: Continuous Supply Pressure, Insufficient Demand Drive Supply Side - **Operation Rate**: It is expected to first rise and then fall in the fourth quarter. As of September 26, the overall operation rate was 75.52%, down 3.78% from the end of the previous quarter [79]. - **Maintenance**: The maintenance plan in the fourth quarter is less than in the third quarter. The estimated maintenance loss in the third quarter was 209 tons, and it is expected to decrease in the fourth quarter [87]. - **Capacity**: There will be 295 tons of new PP capacity in the fourth quarter, mainly in December [89]. - **Output**: Output is expected to remain at a high level in the fourth quarter due to new capacity and restarted devices [93]. - **Import**: Import profit decreased quarter - on - quarter, and the import volume in August decreased. It is expected to recover in the fourth quarter [97]. - **Export**: The export volume is at a high level in recent years and is expected to be stable in the fourth quarter [101]. - **Production Profit**: Production profits varied, with an overall fluctuation below zero [105]. - **Inventory**: Trader inventory may steadily decrease, producer inventory is not expected to accumulate significantly, and port inventory may slightly increase [109]. Demand Side - **Downstream Product Operation Rate**: The operation rate first decreased and then increased in the third quarter, similar to the second quarter, but most were lower than in previous years. It is expected to have little improvement in the fourth quarter [113]. - **Downstream Product Orders**: Orders are expected to first increase and then decrease in the fourth quarter [117]. - **Downstream Product Inventory**: The pressure on raw material and finished - product inventory is not high currently, but there is an expectation of accumulation in the fourth quarter [119]. - **Downstream End - User Situation**: The production of three major white - goods showed different trends in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, air - conditioner production may increase, while refrigerator and washing - machine production may first rise and then fall, with limited production increase due to high inventory [124][128]. 3.4 Spread Structure and Warehouse Receipt Quantity - **Inter - month Spread**: The L01 - 05 spread is expected to first rise and then fall, the PP01 - 05 spread is expected to weaken, and the L - PP spread is expected to fluctuate [133][135]. - **Warehouse Receipt Quantity**: The warehouse receipt quantities of PE and PP have continuously climbed to high levels in recent years [138]. 3.5 Monthly Supply - Demand Balance Sheet - **PE**: The supply - demand difference is expected to be relatively balanced from October to November, but the supply pressure will significantly increase in December [146]. - **PP**: The overall supply - demand structure in the fourth quarter is loose, with the most prominent supply pressure in December [147].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No information about industry investment ratings is provided in the documents. 2. Report Core Views Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene supply is expected to remain high due to upcoming restarts and new capacity, while demand is weak as most downstream products are in the red and some downstream plants plan to cut production. The price driver is weak, and BZ2603 is expected to fluctuate with styrene and oil prices [1]. - Styrene supply is expected to increase with new plant startups and restarts, but demand support may be limited as some downstream profits are under pressure and inventories are high. The price is expected to face pressure, and EB11 should be shorted on rebounds [1]. Polyester Industry Chain - PX supply is expected to increase significantly in Q4, while demand is weak due to low PTA processing fees and potential PTA plant maintenance. PXN is expected to compress, and PX11 can be shorted or observed before the holiday [5]. - PTA supply is expected to contract due to low processing fees, postponed new plant startups, and potential maintenance. However, the rebound space is limited. TA can be shorted or observed before the holiday, and TA1 - 5 can be rolled in reverse [5]. - Ethylene glycol is expected to enter a destocking phase in Q4 as supply remains high and demand enters the off - season. It is recommended to observe before the holiday [5]. - Short - fiber support is strong in the short term but the rebound driver is limited during the holiday. It should follow raw material fluctuations, and the processing fee is expected to oscillate between 800 - 100 [5]. - Bottle - chip is likely to enter a seasonal destocking phase in Q4 as demand support is insufficient. PR should follow the cost end, and the processing fee can be shorted when it is high [5]. Polyolefin Industry - PE is at the peak of maintenance and production is gradually recovering. Inventory has decreased this week, but future supply and imports need attention. PP has seen an increase in unplanned maintenance due to losses, and inventory has decreased. However, there is significant inventory pressure after the holiday, and new capacity will limit the upside [10]. Urea Industry - Urea prices are oscillating downward due to a loose supply - demand pattern. Domestic production remains high, factory inventory is accumulating, and demand is weak. Export policies and Indian tenders have not yet boosted market confidence [18]. Methanol Industry - The core contradiction in the methanol market is the game between the current high supply pressure and the expected supply tightening due to potential gas restrictions in Iran. Supply pressure persists, but the expected supply cut in the future limits the downside of near - month contracts. Attention should be paid to Iranian plant dynamics in October [21]. Crude Oil Industry - Oil prices fell overnight due to expectations of increased supply, including potential OPEC+ production increases and the resumption of Iraqi Kurdish exports. The market focus has shifted from geopolitical risks to supply concerns, and prices are expected to move in a range. Band trading is recommended, and options can be considered after volatility increases [26]. Chlor - Alkali Industry - Caustic soda demand has short - term support, but the long - term outlook depends on downstream restocking. PVC supply is in excess, and demand is weak, but exports and cost support limit the downside. Attention should be paid to cost support and downstream demand in Q4 [31]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Pure Benzene - Styrene Upstream Prices and Spreads - Brent crude (Nov) decreased by $0.16 to $70.13/barrel, a 0.2% decline; WTI crude (Oct) decreased by $2.27 to $63.45/barrel, a 3.5% decline [1]. - CFR Japan naphtha decreased by $1 to $608/ton, a 0.2% decline; CFR Northeast Asia ethylene decreased by $5 to $810/ton, a 0.6% decline [1]. - CFR China pure benzene decreased by $1 to $724/ton, a 0.1% decline [1]. Styrene - Related Prices and Spreads - Styrene East China spot price decreased by $30 to $6910/ton, a 0.4% decline; EB futures 2510 decreased by $28 to $6878/ton, a 0.4% decline [1]. Pure Benzene and Styrene Downstream Cash Flows - Phenol cash flow decreased by $28 to - $408/ton, a 7.4% decline; Caprolactam cash flow (single product) decreased by $40 to - $2010/ton, a 2.0% decline [1]. Pure Benzene and Styrene Inventory - Pure benzene Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 0.10 million tons to 10.60 million tons, a 0.9% decline; Styrene Jiangsu port inventory increased by 1.10 million tons to 19.75 million tons, a 5.9% increase [1]. Pure Benzene and Styrene Industry Chain Operating Rates - Asian pure benzene operating rate remained unchanged at 79.0%; Domestic pure benzene operating rate increased by 0.9% to 79.3% [1]. Polyester Industry Chain Upstream Prices - Brent crude (Nov) decreased by $2.16 to $67.97/barrel, a 3.1% decline; CFR Japan naphtha decreased by $1 to $607/ton, a 0.2% decline [5]. Polyester Product Prices and Cash Flows - POY150/48 price increased by $45 to $6650/ton, a 0.7% increase; DTY150/48 price remained unchanged at $7840/ton [5]. PX - Related Prices and Spreads - CFR China PX increased by $3 to $817/ton; PX spot price (RMB) decreased by $61 to $6694/ton [5]. PTA - Related Prices and Spreads - PTA East China spot price remained unchanged at $4590/ton; TA futures 2601 increased by $6 to $4652/ton [5]. MEG Port Inventory and Arrival Forecast - MEG port inventory decreased by 5.8 million tons to 40.9 million tons, a 12.4% decline; MEG arrival forecast increased by 7.3 million tons to 23.4 million tons [5]. Polyester Industry Chain Operating Rate Changes - Asian PX operating rate decreased by 0.2% to 78.2%; China PX operating rate increased by 0.4% to 86.3% [5]. Polyolefin Industry Futures Closing Prices - L2601 closed at $7181, up $22 or 0.31%; PP2601 closed at $6903, up $10 or 0.15% [10]. Spot Prices - East China PP raffia spot price increased by $20 to $6750/ton; North China LLDPE film material spot price increased by $10 to $7100/ton [10]. Inventory and Operating Rates - PE enterprise inventory decreased by 3.20 million tons to 45.8 million tons, a 6.53% decline; PP enterprise inventory decreased by 3.03 million tons to 52.0 million tons, a 5.50% decline [10]. Urea Industry Futures Closing Prices - 01 contract closed at $1664, down $5 or 0.30%; Methanol main contract closed at $2359, up $4 or 0.17% [13]. Spot Prices - Shandong (small particles) spot price remained unchanged at $1600/ton; Shanxi (small particles) spot price remained unchanged at $1490/ton [17]. Supply and Demand - Domestic urea daily production decreased by 0.10 million tons to 19.94 million tons, a 0.50% decline; Coal - based urea daily production decreased by 0.10 million tons to 15.75 million tons, a 0.63% decline [18]. Methanol Industry Methanol Prices and Spreads - MA2601 closed at $2359, up $4 or 0.17%; Inner Mongolia North Line spot price increased by $5 to $2090/ton [21]. Methanol Inventory - Methanol enterprise inventory decreased by 2.05% to 31.994%; Methanol port inventory decreased by 6.56 million tons to 149.2 million tons [21]. Methanol Upstream and Downstream Operating Rates - Upstream - domestic enterprise operating rate increased by 1.61% to 74.27%; Downstream - externally - sourced MTO plant operating rate increased by 7.38% to 82.46% [21]. Crude Oil Industry Crude Oil Prices and Spreads - Brent closed at $67.97/barrel, down $2.16 or 3.08%; WTI closed at $63.14/barrel, down $0.31 or 0.49% [26]. Refined Oil Prices and Spreads - NYM RBOB decreased by 1.03 cents to 198.48 cents/gallon; NYM ULSD decreased by 1.60 cents to 234.06 cents/gallon [26]. Refined Oil Crack Spreads - US gasoline crack spread decreased by $0.15 to $20.22/barrel; European gasoline crack spread increased by $0.21 to $18.86/barrel [26]. Chlor - Alkali Industry PVC, Caustic Soda Spot & Futures - Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda converted to 100% price remained unchanged at $2500/ton; East China calcium carbide - based PVC market price decreased by $10 to $4730/ton [31]. Caustic Soda Overseas Quotes & Export Profits - FOB East China port remained unchanged at $400/ton; Export profit decreased by $58.7 to $164.7/ton [31]. PVC Overseas Quotes & Export Profits - CFR Southeast Asia remained unchanged at $650/ton; Export profit increased by $22.4 to $72.6/ton [31]. Supply: Chlor - Alkali Operating Rates & Industry Profits - PVC total operating rate increased by 0.7% to 76.1%; Externally - sourced calcium carbide - based PVC profit decreased by $90 to - $896/ton [31]. Demand: Caustic Soda Downstream Operating Rates - Alumina industry operating rate remained unchanged at 83.7%; Viscose staple fiber industry operating rate increased by 0.3% to 89.8% [31]. Demand: PVC Downstream Product Operating Rates - Longzhong sample pipe operating rate increased by 1.3% to 39.1%; Longzhong sample profile operating rate decreased by 0.5% to 38.0% [31]. Chlor - Alkali Inventory: Social & Factory Inventories - Liquid caustic soda East China factory inventory increased by 2.4 million tons to 19.7 million tons, a 14.2% increase; PVC upstream factory inventory increased by 1.2 million tons to 31.8 million tons [31].