Report Industry Investment Ratings - Propylene: ★★★ (indicating a clear upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities) [1] - Plastic: ★★★ [1] - Pure Benzene: ★★★ [1] - Styrene: ★★★ [1] - PX: ★☆★ (indicating a bullish bias but limited operability on the trading floor) [1] - PTA: ☆☆☆ (suggesting a short - term equilibrium with poor operability) [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★★★ [1] - Short - fiber: ★☆★ [1] - Bottle Chip: ☆☆☆ [1] - Methanol: ☆☆☆ [1] - Urea: ★★★ [1] - PVC: ☆☆☆ [1] - Caustic Soda: ★★★ [1] - Soda Ash: ☆☆☆ [1] - Glass: ★★★ [1] Core Viewpoints - The chemical market shows a complex situation with different trends in various sub - industries. Some products are influenced by factors such as supply - demand changes, cost fluctuations, and policy impacts. Investors need to pay attention to specific market dynamics and potential investment opportunities and risks in each sub - industry [2][3][5] Summary by Related Catalogs Olefins - Polyolefins - Olefin futures: The main contracts opened higher and fluctuated around the 10 - day moving average. Producers have inventory pressure under control and are willing to hold prices, but downstream demand for propylene is weakening [2] - Polyolefin futures: The main contracts had narrow - range fluctuations. Polyethylene supply increased, and the PO film production season is approaching, but short - term downstream procurement is weak. Polypropylene supply is expected to increase slightly, and new orders from downstream are not expected to improve significantly [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Pure benzene: Prices oscillated last week. There is an expectation of seasonal improvement in supply - demand in the third quarter, but pressure in the fourth quarter. It is recommended to conduct monthly spread band trading [3] - Styrene: The main futures contract continued to consolidate. Cost support improved slightly, but there was no upward boost. Supply remained high with no new start - up or shutdown of plants in the short term, and there was still an expectation of inventory accumulation. Demand was generally stable with minor changes [3] Polyester - PX: Prices continued to be strong, driving up the prices of PTA and downstream products. Terminal weaving improved, and the supply - demand expectation of PX improved due to no new installations this year [5] - Ethylene glycol: Prices were strong, closing above 4,500 yuan/ton. Domestic production increased, and both supply and demand rose. A decline in short - term arrivals boosted the market [5] - Short - fiber: Supply - demand was stable, mainly driven by cost. New capacity this year is limited, and the expected increase in peak - season demand is positive. It is recommended to consider long - term long positions and positive spreads for monthly spreads [5] - Bottle chip: Industry over - capacity is a long - term pressure, limiting the repair space of processing margins. Attention should be paid to the implementation of petrochemical industry policies [5] Coal Chemical Industry - Methanol: The market oscillated at a low level. Domestic supply increased after autumn maintenance, and demand from olefin plants weakened. Traditional downstream开工 decreased, and inventory increased. Imports remained high, and ports were expected to accumulate inventory rapidly [6] - Urea: The decline in futures prices slowed down. After the relaxation of export restrictions, port inventory increased, but the market was cautious. Supply remained high, and demand weakened seasonally. It is expected to continue to oscillate at a low level in the short term [6] Chlor - alkali Industry - PVC: Driven by real - estate policies, it was strong during the day. Supply remained high, demand was insufficient, and social inventory has been increasing since July. India's anti - dumping tax on Chinese PVC exports increased, adding export pressure [7] - Caustic soda: It oscillated during the day. Non - aluminum seasonal restocking led to a price increase and inventory decline. Some Shandong plants were under maintenance, and demand from alumina and non - aluminum sectors increased [7] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash: It strengthened during the day. Supply fluctuated slightly. Inventory decreased on Monday, but the overall supply - demand situation was still weak. Photovoltaic demand improved slightly, but there is still a long - term supply surplus [8] - Glass: It strengthened during the day due to Shanghai's real - estate relaxation. Glass factories continued to accumulate inventory, but the speed slowed down. Capacity was relatively stable, and processing orders improved month - on - month but were still weak year - on - year [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints MEG - MEG is expected to maintain an upward - biased and hard - to - fall trend in the short term. Although it is in a pattern of inventory accumulation, the low inventory, low valuation, and inelastic supply make it likely to rise. Operationally, it is recommended to go long on dips within the range. In the medium - to - long term, the performance of the downstream polyester peak season needs to be observed, and long positions can be hedged by selling out - of - the - money near - month call options [1][3]. PX - TA - The supply reduction of PX - TA has pushed up the PTA price. In the short term, the unexpected device events cannot change the long - term relatively oversupplied pattern. The processing fee of PTA is expected to be under long - term pressure. Operationally, the processing fee should be shorted on rallies, and the 1 - 5 reverse spread can be moderately shorted on rallies [5][7]. 3. Summary by Directory MEG Fundamental Situation - **Supply**: The total load has risen to 73.16% (+6.77%). Ethylene - based and coal - based loads have different changes. Next week, the total load is expected to continue to increase. The profits of each route of EG have been slightly repaired. The port inventory is expected to decrease by about 30,000 tons [2]. - **Demand**: The polyester load has increased to 90% (+0.6%). Downstream demand has improved, with both domestic and foreign trade orders starting. The inventory of filament and staple fiber products has decreased. The profits of the polyester segment are under pressure, while the bottle - chip orders are good, and the load is expected to increase in September [2]. Key Data - **Price**: The price of MEG in East China has increased from 4458 yuan/ton to 4512 yuan/ton, and the US dollar price has increased from 524 dollars/ton to 529 dollars/ton [7]. - **Profit**: The profits of MEG from various sources, such as coal - based and external - ethylene, have increased [7]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory has decreased from 55.3 tons to 54.7 tons [7]. Maintenance Situation - Many ethylene - based and coal - based MEG devices are in maintenance, shutdown, or restart states, with different expected restart times [12]. PX - TA Fundamental Situation - **PX**: The load has increased to 84.6% (+0.3%). The supply is expected to increase in the future, and the supply - demand balance in August and September has turned to a slight surplus. The profits of the PX segment have expanded [5]. - **PTA**: The load has decreased to 71.6% (-4.4%). The social inventory has decreased to 2.2 million tons (-70,000 tons). The processing fee has been repaired, but the market is still relatively loose [5]. Key Data - **Price**: The price of PX in the Chinese main port has increased from 828 dollars/ton to 853.7 dollars/ton, and the price of PTA in East China has increased from 4659 yuan/ton to 4865 yuan/ton [8]. - **Profit**: The PXN and PX - MX spreads have increased, and the domestic processing fee of PTA has increased [8]. - **Inventory**: The social inventory of PTA has decreased [8]. Maintenance Situation - Many PX, PTA devices are in maintenance, shutdown, or restart states, with different expected restart times [13][14]. Polyester Fundamental Situation - **Supply**: The comprehensive load of polyester has increased to 90% (+0.6%), and the loads of filament, staple fiber, and bottle - chip have all increased to varying degrees [9]. - **Demand**: Downstream demand has improved, with orders starting, and the inventory of products has decreased [6]. - **Profit**: The profits of most polyester products have been under pressure, but the processing fees of bottle - chips have been repaired [9]. Key Data - **Price**: The prices of POY, FDY, DTY, staple fiber, and other products have increased to varying degrees [9]. - **Inventory**: The inventory days of POY, FDY, DTY, and staple fiber have decreased [9]. Production Plan - The total planned production capacity in 2025 is 4.85 million tons, including filament, bottle - chip, slice, and film products [18].

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Core Viewpoint - The polyester sector has experienced a rebound since August 15, driven by multiple factors including stable oil and coal prices, low inventory levels of key raw materials, and an approaching demand peak season [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The recent price increase in the polyester sector is supported by stable oil and coal prices, which have rebounded, and the sector's long-term low valuation limits further downside potential [1]. - The inventory levels of key raw materials such as PX, PTA, and MEG are currently low, which, combined with the upcoming demand peak season, provides strong upward price elasticity if unexpected positive factors arise [1]. - The demand side is transitioning from a low to a high season, with weaving operating rates recovering to 63% and polyester operating rates increasing to 89.4% [2]. Group 2: Supply Chain Insights - The polyester industry is currently in a phase of orderly expansion, with upstream production of PX and short fibers being paused, while PTA and bottle-grade PET continue to see rapid capacity growth [2][3]. - The overall profit levels in the polyester supply chain remain low, with profits concentrating in the upstream due to differing production rhythms across the supply chain [2][3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The current trading logic in the polyester sector reflects a contradiction between strong realities and weak expectations, with concerns about demand being dragged down by earlier "export rush" activities [3]. - Short-term expectations suggest that the polyester sector may experience a pattern of easy price increases but difficult declines, while long-term price strength will depend on cost stability, supply-demand dynamics, and macroeconomic sentiment [3]. - Analysts predict a generally strong price trend for polyester until September, with a focus on valuation changes and the actual impact of supply-side factors thereafter [3].

Core Viewpoint - The PTA industry is experiencing tight supply and low processing fees, with expectations for a price rebound due to cost support and supply-demand improvements [1][5]. Group 1: PTA Production and Supply - As of early August, domestic PTA processing fees dropped to a historical low of 126 CNY/ton, recently recovering to around 200 CNY/ton, but still low [2]. - The production cost of PTA is approximately 4500 CNY/ton, with companies facing a loss of about 265 CNY/ton [2]. - Domestic PTA production enterprises have shown some operational resilience, with several plants undergoing maintenance and restarts, leading to a slight increase in operating rates [2]. - As of August 20, the operating load of domestic PTA production enterprises was 78.62%, down 4.47 percentage points year-on-year, with a production volume of around 1.38 million tons and a demand of approximately 1.42 million tons, resulting in a supply gap of about 35,000 tons [2]. Group 2: PTA Inventory and Market Conditions - Due to the supply gap, domestic PTA inventory is declining, with social inventory at 3.6952 million tons as of August 15, down 36,300 tons week-on-week and 0.97% lower year-on-year [3]. - Factory inventory of PTA is at 3.66 days, down 0.16 days year-on-year, while polyester factory PTA raw material inventory is at 7.15 days, down 1.06 days year-on-year [3]. Group 3: Polyester Industry and Demand - The polyester industry is currently in a loss state, but conditions have improved, particularly for polyester filament, which has moved from a loss of 200-300 CNY/ton to a near breakeven point [4]. - As of August 20, the operating load of the domestic polyester industry was 86.46%, down 2.83 percentage points year-on-year, with expectations for a slight increase in operating rates due to recent improvements [4]. - Polyester long filament inventory remains high, with significant de-stocking pressure; however, recent price reductions by some polyester companies have led to a decrease in inventory levels [4]. Group 4: Overall Market Outlook - Overall, the PTA supply is tight, production companies are facing increased losses, and there is a demand for price rebound. The processing fees are low and need to be repaired, while the supply side shows lower operating loads and declining inventories, indicating a potential for price rebound supported by costs [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views of the Reports Chlor - alkali Industry - **Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda futures market strengthened, but the supply is expected to increase with more devices resuming and fewer maintenance plans. The rebound height is limited, and the 01 contract is expected to fluctuate between 2500 - 2700. It is recommended to wait and see [2]. - **PVC**: The supply of PVC is under pressure due to new capacity releases, while the downstream demand shows no sign of improvement. The industry is in the off - season, and it is recommended to take a bearish view [2]. Crude Oil Industry - The overnight oil price rebounded, driven by short - term supply - demand factors such as a large drop in US EIA inventory and strong terminal demand. However, there is still short - term supply pressure due to the increase in Cushing inventory and OPEC + production. It is recommended to wait and see on the long - short side, and consider expanding the 10 - 11/12 month spread on the inter - month side [5]. Methanol Industry - The methanol market has high port inventory due to large imports. The demand is differentiated, with traditional sectors weak and MTO profit improving. The 09 contract has significant inventory accumulation, while the 01 contract is supported by seasonal factors and Iranian gas - limit expectations [9][11][12]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Pure Benzene**: The short - term price has some support due to expected improvement in supply - demand and lower port arrivals in August, but the medium - term supply is sufficient, and the rebound drive is limited. - **Styrene**: The short - term supply is high, but the demand has improved with the increase in downstream 3S load and export expectations. The price has support at the low level, but the rebound space is limited [16]. Urea Industry - The urea price fluctuated, mainly driven by export sentiment and inventory pressure. The fundamentals have limited changes, with increased daily production and weak agricultural demand. The market is expected to be volatile [19]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: The supply is expected to increase as some domestic PX plants restart. The short - term price has support, and it is recommended to trade it in the range of 6600 - 6900 and expand the PX - SC spread [50]. - **PTA**: The short - term supply - demand has improved, but the medium - term is under pressure. It is recommended to trade it in the range of 4600 - 4800 and do reverse arbitrage on TA1 - 5 [50]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply and demand are neutral to positive in the short - term, and it is expected to be volatile and strong. It is recommended to trade the EG01 contract in the range of 4350 - 4550 [50]. - **Short - fiber**: The price has some support due to the approaching peak season, but the rebound drive is limited. It is recommended to pay attention to the pressure above 6500 for the PF10 contract [50]. - **Bottle Chip**: The processing fee has support, and the absolute price follows the cost. It is recommended to go long on the processing fee at low levels [50]. Polyolefin Industry - The PP/PE market shows a pattern of both supply and demand increasing, with inventory depletion. The supply pressure is easing, and demand is showing signs of recovery. It is recommended to hold the LP 01 contract as the market fluctuates in the short - term [54]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs Chlor - alkali Industry - **Price and Spread**: The prices of caustic soda and PVC showed different trends. The export profit of caustic soda decreased, while the PVC export profit increased [2]. - **Supply**: The caustic soda industry's operating rate decreased slightly, while the PVC total operating rate increased [2]. - **Demand**: The downstream operating rates of caustic soda and PVC showed some improvement [2]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of caustic soda and PVC showed different trends, with an increase in some and a decrease in others [2]. Crude Oil Industry - **Price and Spread**: Brent, WTI, and SC prices changed, and the spreads between different contracts and varieties also changed [5]. - **Supply - Demand**: The US EIA inventory decreased significantly, but Cushing inventory increased, and OPEC + production increased [5]. Methanol Industry - **Price and Spread**: The methanol futures and spot prices increased, and the spreads between different contracts and regions also changed [9]. - **Inventory**: The methanol enterprise, port, and social inventories all increased [10]. - **Operating Rate**: The upstream domestic operating rate decreased slightly, while the overseas operating rate increased slightly. The downstream MTO operating rate increased [11]. Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry - **Price and Spread**: The prices of pure benzene, styrene, and their raw materials changed, and the spreads between different varieties also changed [16]. - **Inventory**: The pure benzene inventory in Jiangsu ports decreased slightly, while the styrene inventory increased [16]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of pure benzene, styrene, and their downstream products showed different trends [16]. Urea Industry - **Price and Spread**: The urea futures and spot prices changed, and the spreads between different contracts and varieties also changed [19]. - **Supply - Demand**: The domestic urea daily production decreased slightly, and the inventory in some areas changed [19]. - **Position and Volume**: The long and short positions of the top 20 increased, and the trading volume increased significantly [19]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Price and Spread**: The prices of raw materials such as crude oil, PX, and downstream polyester products changed, and the spreads between different varieties also changed [50]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of PX, PTA, and downstream polyester products showed different trends [50]. - **Inventory**: The MEG port inventory decreased, and the PTA inventory situation was also mentioned [50]. Polyolefin Industry - **Price and Spread**: The prices of LLDPE and PP futures and spot changed, and the spreads between different contracts and regions also changed [54]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of PE and PP plants and their downstream industries showed different trends [54]. - **Inventory**: The PE and PP enterprise and social inventories showed different trends [54].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the analyzed energy and chemical products, including crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, polyester, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and polyvinyl chloride, are rated as "oscillating" [1][3][4][6][7]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The decline in US crude oil inventories supports the rebound of oil prices, but the continuous driving force remains to be observed, and oil prices are in a low - range oscillating rhythm. Geopolitical factors such as the Iran nuclear negotiation deadline and potential sanctions also affect the oil market [1]. - The consumption of marine fuel in Singapore increased in July, but the fundamentals of low - sulfur fuel oil are suppressed by sufficient supply, while the high - sulfur market shows signs of stabilization. In the short term, the upward space of high - and low - sulfur fuel oils is not optimistic [3]. - The asphalt market is expected to see a situation of increasing supply and demand in August, and the price will oscillate in a range due to the lack of obvious one - sided driving force [4]. - The polyester market shows signs of demand recovery. PX prices are expected to fluctuate with crude oil prices, and PTA and ethylene glycol prices are expected to oscillate in the short term [4][6]. - The rubber market has firm raw materials, but tire demand and开工 decline, and inventory accumulates. The short - term rubber price is expected to oscillate [6]. - The methanol market has a short - term low supply due to many domestic device overhauls, but the supply will gradually recover. The port inventory is expected to increase, and the price will oscillate narrowly with a near - weak and far - strong structure [6][7]. - The polyolefin market will gradually transition to a situation of strong supply and demand. The cost side does not fluctuate significantly, and the overall will show a narrow - range oscillating pattern [7]. - The polyvinyl chloride market has high - level supply oscillations and gradually recovering demand. The price is expected to oscillate weakly [7][8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Wednesday, oil prices rebounded. The EIA inventory report showed a decline in US crude oil and gasoline inventories but an increase in distillate inventories. As the deadline for Iran's nuclear negotiation and cooperation approaches, geopolitical risks exist. Indian companies have resumed purchasing Russian oil. The current destocking of US crude oil supports the price rebound, but the continuous driving force remains to be observed, and the price is in a low - range oscillating rhythm [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Wednesday, the main contract of high - sulfur fuel oil on the SHFE rose, while the main contract of low - sulfur fuel oil fell. In July, Singapore's marine fuel sales reached a 19 - month high. High - sulfur fuel oil demand increased significantly, and its market share is approaching 40%. In August, the supply of traditional fuel oil in Singapore is still abundant. The low - sulfur fuel oil market is suppressed by supply, while the high - sulfur market may be supported by reduced supply in September [3]. - **Asphalt**: On Wednesday, the main contract of asphalt on the SHFE rose. The planned asphalt production of local refineries in September is expected to increase year - on - year and month - on - month. The social inventory rate decreased slightly, and the refinery inventory level increased. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand in the north is stable, while the demand in the east is expected to recover. The price will oscillate in a range in August [4]. - **Polyester**: TA601, EG2601, and PX futures all rose. The production and sales of polyester yarn in Jiangsu and Zhejiang declined. A Malaysian MEG device has restarted. PX supply and demand are recovering, and PTA and ethylene glycol prices are expected to oscillate in the short term [4][6]. - **Rubber**: On Wednesday, the main contracts of natural rubber, 20 - number rubber, and butadiene rubber all fell. Rubber raw materials are firm, but tire demand and开工 decline, and inventory accumulates. The short - term rubber price is expected to oscillate [6]. - **Methanol**: On Wednesday, spot prices in different regions and international prices are given. Recently, there have been many domestic device overhauls, and the supply is at a short - term low. The supply will gradually recover, and the arrival volume is expected to remain high. The port inventory will increase in the short term, and the price will oscillate narrowly with a near - weak and far - strong structure [6][7]. - **Polyolefins**: On Wednesday, prices and production profits of different types of polyolefins are provided. The subsequent production volume will remain high, and the current downstream enterprise开工 is low. As the peak demand season approaches, the industry开工 rate is expected to increase, and the overall will show a narrow - range oscillating pattern [7]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride**: On Wednesday, PVC market prices in East, North, and South China all decreased. The supply oscillates at a high level, and the demand is gradually recovering. The basis and monthly spread are relatively high, and it is expected that the monthly spread will narrow, and the price will oscillate weakly [7][8]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - Data on the basis, basis rate, and their changes of various energy and chemical products such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, methanol, etc. are provided, including spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rate, and their respective changes from August 19th to 20th [9]. 3.3 Market News - The EIA inventory report shows that US crude oil and gasoline inventories decreased last week, while distillate inventories increased. As of August 15th, US commercial crude oil inventories decreased by 6 million barrels to 420.7 million barrels, which was more than the market expectation. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve increased by 200,000 barrels, and Cushing crude oil inventories increased by 419,000 barrels [12]. - JODI data shows that Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports in June dropped to a three - month low, with exports falling from 6.191 million barrels per day in May to 6.141 million barrels per day. However, the crude oil production in June was 9.752 million barrels per day, higher than that in May [12]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: Charts of the closing prices of main contracts of various energy and chemical products such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, LPG, PTA, ethylene glycol, etc. from 2021 to 2025 are presented [14][17][20][21][23][25][27][28][31]. - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: Charts of the basis of main contracts of various products such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, natural rubber, 20 - number rubber, paraxylene, synthetic rubber, and bottle chips are provided [32][34][38][41][44][45]. - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads**: Charts of the spreads between different contracts of various products such as fuel oil, asphalt, PTA, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, and natural rubber are shown [48][50][53][56][59][61]. - **4.4 Inter - variety Spreads**: Charts of the spreads between different varieties such as crude oil internal and external markets, crude oil B - W spreads, fuel oil high - low sulfur spreads, fuel oil/asphalt ratio, BU/SC ratio, ethylene glycol - PTA spreads, PP - LLDPE spreads, and natural rubber - 20 - number rubber spreads are presented [67][68][69][70]. - **4.5 Production Profits**: Charts of the production profits of ethylene - made ethylene glycol, PP, and LLDPE are provided [72][76]. 4. Research Team Members - **Assistant Director and Energy - Chemical Director**: Zhong Meiyan, with a master's degree from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, has won multiple "Excellent Analyst" awards and led the team to win many industry service awards. She has over a decade of experience in futures derivatives market research [78]. - **Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Fuel Oil, Asphalt, and Shipping Analyst**: Du Bingqin, with a master's degree in applied economics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a bachelor's degree in finance from Shandong University, has won multiple industry awards and has in - depth research on the energy industry [79]. - **Natural Rubber/Polyester Analyst**: Di Yilin, a finance master, has won multiple awards and is engaged in the research of natural rubber, 20 - number rubber, PTA, MEG, and other futures varieties [80]. - **Methanol/PE/PP/PVC Analyst**: Peng Haibo, with an engineering master's degree from China University of Petroleum (East China), is a mid - level economist and has years of experience in energy - chemical spot - futures trading [81].

Group 1: Industry Trends and Risk Management - The polyester industry is focusing on risk management as a vital aspect of modern enterprises, emphasizing the importance of a closed-loop management system that includes prevention, control, and hedging [1] - The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange has developed a comprehensive futures market for polyester, providing industry players with a rich toolbox for risk management and enhancing operational resilience [1] - PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) is highlighted as the most established polyester chain futures product, with a hedging efficiency exceeding 98% [1] Group 2: Company Strategies and Innovations - Rongsheng Petrochemical has adapted its risk management strategies for PX (Para-Xylene) by dynamically adjusting product flows and managing PX inventory to mitigate risks [2] - New Fengming Group has established a comprehensive dynamic risk control system across its supply chain, utilizing futures markets to optimize procurement and hedge against price volatility [2] - Wan Kai New Materials Co., Ltd. benefits from the flexibility provided by futures tools to manage market risks associated with bottle sales, which often involve long-term orders and "pulse-like" sales patterns [3] Group 3: Market Developments and Future Outlook - The liquidity of PX futures is increasing, and the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange is promoting the opening of related products, which will expand market participation opportunities for companies [3] - Trade merchants are playing a crucial role in managing inventory pressures within the polyester industry, especially during accumulation phases, leveraging financial tools for effective inventory management [3]

Core Viewpoint - The development of the polyester industry chain relies heavily on the support of futures tools, which enhance price discovery and risk management capabilities for enterprises in the sector [2][3]. Group 1: Development of Polyester Futures Market - The first chemical futures product, PTA futures, was launched in 2006 at Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, providing essential risk management tools for the polyester industry [3]. - Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange has successfully launched eight futures and options products, including PTA, short fiber, PX, and bottle chips, creating a comprehensive risk management toolset for the polyester industry [4]. - The overall market operation of polyester futures has been stable, effectively guiding production planning, managing price volatility risks, and stabilizing operations for enterprises [3][4]. Group 2: Internationalization and Market Participation - As of July 2025, there are 760 foreign clients from over 30 countries and regions participating in the Chinese futures market, indicating strong international trust and engagement [7]. - The introduction of a delivery system for PTA export-type vehicles and the optimization of hedging mechanisms have enhanced the ability of domestic enterprises to manage risks and stabilize profits [4][5]. - The integration of futures tools into daily operations of polyester enterprises has improved their operational resilience and competitiveness in the global market [10]. Group 3: Future Directions and Strategies - Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange plans to refine existing products, expand international openness, and enhance industry services to further support the manufacturing sector [5]. - The exchange aims to deepen collaboration with industry stakeholders to better understand and address the operational challenges faced by enterprises [5]. - Continuous monitoring and regulation of market operations will be emphasized to ensure stable functioning of the futures market [5].