Report Summary 1. Market Performance - On July 18, 2025, China's A-share market showed a slight upward trend. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.50% to 3534.48 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.37% to 10913.84 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.34% to 2277.15 points. The trading volume of the two markets reached 1.5711 trillion yuan, an increase of 31.7 billion yuan from the previous day [3]. - Last week, the domestic stock index futures market showed a strengthening trend. The weekly increases of the main contracts of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 futures were 1.21%, 0.56%, 1.36%, and 1.48% respectively [3]. - Last week, 30-year and 10-year treasury bond futures rose, while 5-year and 2-year treasury bond futures fell [4]. 2. Fundamental Analysis - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference held a symposium on the analysis of the macroeconomic situation in the first half of 2025. Some members put forward suggestions on stabilizing and activating the capital market, promoting technological innovation in the private sector, and other aspects [8]. - From 2020 to 2024, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased from 39.1 trillion yuan to 48.3 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. It is expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan this year [8]. - In the first half of this year, central state-owned enterprises achieved an added value of 5.2 trillion yuan and completed fixed - asset investment of 2 trillion yuan. In the second half of the year, they will focus on developing new - quality productive forces [8]. - From July 12 - 18, there were 97 domestic investment and financing events, a 21.25% increase from the previous week. The total disclosed financing amount was about 5.041 billion yuan, an 8.85% increase. The artificial intelligence field had the highest disclosed financing amount, about 2.486 billion yuan [9]. - Last week, the central bank conducted 1.7268 trillion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 1.2011 trillion yuan. This week, 1.7268 trillion yuan of reverse repurchases, 200 billion yuan of MLF, and 120 billion yuan of treasury cash fixed - deposits are due [9]. 3. Valuation Analysis - As of July 18, the PE of the CSI 300 Index was 13.32 times, with a percentile of 72.16%, and the PB was 1.40 times; the PE of the SSE 50 Index was 11.33 times, with a percentile of 82.75%, and the PB was 1.25 times; the PE of the CSI 1000 Index was 40.1 times, with a percentile of 61.96%, and the PB was 2.23 times [12]. - The report introduced two formulas for calculating the stock - bond yield spread: one is based on the reciprocal of the price - earnings ratio, and the other is based on the dividend yield [19]. 4. Comprehensive Analysis - The main contract of the CSI 300 stock index futures (IF2509) closed at 4041.80 points on July 18, with a weekly increase of 1.21%. The current low risk - free interest rate and reduced supply of high - yield risk - free assets have created favorable conditions for incremental funds to enter the market. The market is expected to continue a moderately strong trend this week, but there may be insufficient momentum for a significant upward movement in the short term. Traders are advised to control risks [28].

Group 1 - The fertilizer sector continues to rise, with significant stock price increases observed [1] - Both Boyuan Chemical (000683) and Qingsong Jianhua (600425) reached the daily limit increase [1] - Other companies such as Xuefeng Technology (603227), Kailong Co., Ltd. (002783), Luxi Chemical (000830), Hualu Hengsheng (600426), Yuntianhua (600096), and Xinghuo Technology (600866) also experienced price increases [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent rise in potash fertilizer prices is attributed to speculative trading rather than actual supply and demand fundamentals, leading to a significant deviation from reasonable price levels [2][3] Group 1: Industry Initiatives - Seven major potash fertilizer companies have issued a joint initiative to increase supply and reduce prices to restore reasonable market levels [2] - The initiative emphasizes that the current period is not a peak demand season for agriculture, and the domestic supply of potash fertilizer is relatively sufficient [2][3] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The potash fertilizer market is expected to see a significant increase in import volumes, ensuring adequate agricultural fertilizer demand [2] - The industry is urged to resist malicious speculation, maintain market order, and stabilize expectations to facilitate a return to reasonable pricing [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - The supply of foreign potash fertilizer is anticipated to recover in 2024, with overall trade demand expected to rise, while domestic supply and demand remain robust [3] - Despite challenges such as geopolitical tensions and supply chain restructuring, domestic potash fertilizer companies are committed to stabilizing production and meeting government supply and price stability targets [3]

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the chemical industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The petrochemical industry's stable growth plan is expected to optimize the competitive landscape of the chemical industry on the supply side [4][30] - The TDI market price has risen sharply due to supply disruptions caused by an incident at a production facility in Germany [4][24] - The overall profitability of the chemical industry is under pressure due to increased capital expenditures and concentrated new capacity over the past four years, but the upcoming stable growth plans may lead to the elimination of outdated capacity and recovery of product profitability [30] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The chemical industry index outperformed the CSI 300 index by 0.69% this week, with 302 out of 545 stocks in the sector rising [18] - The CCPI (China Chemical Product Price Index) reported a decrease of 0.27% this week [20] Key Products Tracking - The TDI market price increased to an average of 14,063 CNY/ton, up 17.06% from the previous week [24] - The glyphosate market is showing strong performance with prices continuing to rise, averaging 25,901 CNY/ton [55] Recommended and Beneficiary Stocks - Recommended stocks include Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, Hengli Petrochemical, and others in various sub-sectors [6][30] - Beneficiary stocks include Cangzhou Dahua and others that may benefit from the current market conditions [25][31]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the basic chemical industry [2] Core Viewpoints - The basic chemical sector has outperformed the market, with the industry index rising by 1.8% from July 11 to July 18, compared to a 0.7% increase in the Shanghai Composite Index [9][20] - The report highlights significant price increases in TDI, glyphosate, and glufosinate due to supply disruptions and rising demand, particularly in South America [6][31][33] Summary by Sections 1. Core Viewpoints - The basic chemical sector is expected to benefit from supply-side reforms and improved demand due to recent government policies aimed at stabilizing the economy [17] - The report emphasizes the potential for long-term investment in core assets as the profitability of chemical products has likely bottomed out, suggesting a recovery in valuations [17][18] 2. Overall Performance of the Chemical Sector - The basic chemical industry index has shown a year-to-date increase of 10.8%, outperforming both the Shanghai Composite and ChiNext indices by 5.4% and 4.5%, respectively [20][26] 3. Individual Stock Performance in the Chemical Sector - Among 424 stocks in the basic chemical sector, 251 stocks rose while 162 fell during the reporting week, with notable gainers including Shangwei New Materials (+148.8%) and Dongcai Technology (+33.2%) [29][30] 4. Key News and Company Announcements - A fire at Covestro's TDI plant in Germany has led to significant supply disruptions, creating opportunities for price increases in TDI [31][32] - Glyphosate prices have increased to 25,500 CNY per ton, reflecting a 7.16% month-over-month rise, driven by reduced inventory levels [33] - New regulations on glufosinate are expected to constrain supply, potentially leading to price increases as the market adjusts [34]

Summary of Conference Call on Potash Market Industry Overview - The potash market is experiencing upward price trends due to domestic production declines and maintenance impacts, despite government policies aimed at stabilizing supply and prices [2][4] - The global potash market is dominated by a few major suppliers, with stable overseas supply and high pricing central tendency, limiting downward pressure in the short term [2][6] - Domestic potash supply is heavily reliant on imports, with approximately 60% dependence, indicating weaker domestic supply stability compared to nitrogen and phosphorus [2][7] Key Points and Arguments - **Price Trends**: Since June 2023, potash prices have rebounded after an initial decline, primarily due to reduced domestic production and maintenance activities leading to supply shortages [4][5] - **Government Policies**: The government's supply stabilization policies have significantly impacted the potash market by accelerating production post-maintenance and encouraging major traders to stabilize prices [5][9] - **Global Supply Dynamics**: Major global suppliers include Russia, Belarus, Canada, and China, with a stable supply situation since Q4 2022. New supply from Southeast Asia and Canada is expected but will take time to materialize [6][8] - **Future Supply Outlook**: New supply from Southeast Asia and Canada is anticipated over the next two years, but the release cycle is long, limiting immediate market impact [8][9] - **Price Pressure**: The price pressure in the potash market is expected to remain manageable, with global pricing conditions favorable and no significant downward trends anticipated [9][10] Additional Important Insights - **Domestic Supply Challenges**: Domestic potash supply has decreased by approximately 500,000 tons this year, with port inventories at low levels, restricting the ability to smooth market supply through inventory [10][11] - **Performance of Major Suppliers**: Salt Lake Co., a key domestic supplier, is expected to increase supply post-maintenance, while other suppliers like Yamei and Dongfang Tieta are showing stable performance and cost control, indicating a positive outlook for the potash industry [3][12][13] - **Market Demand**: The demand for potash remains strong, particularly for autumn fertilization, supported by the essential role of potash in fruit growth and yield enhancement [5][11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the significant performance growth in the phosphate and potash fertilizer industries during the first half of 2025, driven by both volume and price increases [2] - In the phosphate industry, companies like Chuanheng Co., Batian Co., and Chuanjinno achieved substantial performance growth, supported by a favorable phosphate rock market [2][3] - The average price of domestic 30% grade phosphate rock in the first half of 2025 was approximately 1019 RMB/ton, reflecting a slight increase of about 9.8 RMB/ton compared to the first half of 2024 [2] Group 2 - In the potash fertilizer sector, companies such as Yaqi International, Dongfang Tieta, and Cangge Mining also reported significant profit growth, with Yaqi International's net profit increasing by 207% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [2] - The primary driver for the profit increase in potash companies was the notable rise in the price of potassium chloride, which saw an approximate increase of 14.8% compared to the first half of 2024 [2] - The article indicates that the new phosphate rock production capacity expected to be added from 2025 to 2029 may be delayed due to stricter environmental policies, which could maintain the high market conditions for phosphate rock in the short to medium term [3] Group 3 - A meeting held on July 15 announced measures to strengthen the supply of potash fertilizers, with expectations that prices will gradually return to reasonable levels due to increased market supply [4] - Despite potential price declines, domestic potash fertilizer companies are expected to maintain good profitability due to effective cost control and continuous production increases [5] - The article notes that the price gap between domestic and overseas phosphate ammonium is significant, with overseas prices being 57.2% and 42.5% higher than domestic prices for monoammonium phosphate and diammonium phosphate, respectively [3]

Company Participants - The conference call included key participants from Yara, such as the CEO Svein Tore Holsether, CFO Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand, and Head of Market Intelligence Dag Tore Mo [1] Conference Call Overview - The call was organized to discuss Yara's second quarter results, with Maria Gabrielsen leading the session and facilitating the Q&A segment [2][3] Q&A Session - The first question during the Q&A was posed by Christian Faitz from Kepler Cheuvreux, focusing on Yara's blue ammonia project in the U.S. and its relation to the "Big Beautiful Bill" [4][5]

Market Overview - On July 18, the A-share market opened high and experienced slight fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index facing resistance around 3534 points[2] - The market saw strong performance in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, coal, education, and fertilizers, while gaming, automotive services, consumer electronics, and photovoltaic equipment lagged[3] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3534.48 points, up 0.50%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.37% to 10,913.84 points[7] Valuation and Trading Volume - The average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the Shanghai Composite and ChiNext indices are 14.47 times and 39.96 times, respectively, indicating a mid-range valuation over the past three years[3] - Total trading volume for the two markets reached 15,935 billion yuan, above the median of the past three years[3] Economic Indicators - China's economy continues to show moderate recovery, driven by consumption and investment, with June CPI rising by 0.1% year-on-year and PPI declining by 3.6%[3] - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in June, but the path for potential rate cuts remains uncertain, which could significantly boost global risk appetite[3] Investment Strategy - A balanced investment strategy is recommended, focusing on stocks with better-than-expected mid-year performance and reasonable valuations[3] - Short-term investment opportunities are suggested in coal, non-ferrous metals, finance, and education sectors[3] Risks - Potential risks include unexpected overseas economic downturns, domestic policy changes, and macroeconomic disturbances that could affect recovery[4]