Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - Glass prices are likely to oscillate upwards due to a pattern of "slight supply contraction, reduced inventory pressure, and policy expectation support" after the holiday, but there is still a need to be vigilant against the risk of demand falling short of expectations. It is recommended to lay out long positions on the glass main contract at low levels in the short - term [2]. - For soda ash, with the potential commissioning of some Phase II facilities of Yuanxing Energy, the supply - surplus situation will intensify. Prices are under pressure in October due to the off - season of downstream demand and continuous supply growth. However, the downward momentum of prices has significantly weakened, and it is expected that soda ash may see production cuts, which could stimulate price recovery. It is recommended to lay out long positions on the soda ash main contract at low levels in the short - term [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - Soda ash main contract closing price is 1,250 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; glass main contract closing price is 1,218 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan. - Soda ash main contract open interest is 1,317,458 lots, up 67,092 lots; glass main contract open interest is 1,151,489 lots, up 160,754 lots. - Soda ash's top 20 net position is - 228,442 lots, up 11,845 lots; glass's top 20 net position is - 115,648 lots, down 31,026 lots. - Soda ash exchange warehouse receipts are 7,333 tons, up 981 tons; glass exchange warehouse receipts are 0 tons, unchanged. - Soda ash basis is - 65 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan; glass basis is - 62 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan. - The spread between January and May glass contracts is - 120 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan; the spread between January and May soda ash contracts is - 94 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - North China heavy soda ash is 1,190 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; Central China heavy soda ash is 1,300 yuan/ton, unchanged. - East China light soda ash is 1,250 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China light soda ash is 1,215 yuan/ton, unchanged. - Shahe glass sheets are 1,156 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan; Central China glass sheets are 1,220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.3 Industry Situation - Soda ash plant operating rate is 89.12% (weekly), up 3.59 percentage points; float glass enterprise operating rate is 76.01% (weekly), unchanged. - Glass in - production capacity is 16.07 million tons/year (weekly), up 0.05 million tons; glass in - production production lines are 225 (weekly), unchanged. - Soda ash enterprise inventory is 1.6598 million tons (weekly), up 0.0599 million tons; glass enterprise inventory is 59.355 million weight boxes (weekly), down 1.553 million weight boxes [2]. 3.4 Downstream Situation - Cumulative real - estate new construction area is 398.0101 million square meters, up 45.9501 million square meters; cumulative real - estate completion area is 276.9354 million square meters, up 26.5954 million square meters [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Henan Haohua Junhua's soda ash plant reduced production due to synthetic ammonia issues, with stable prices. - Zhongyan Anhui Hongsifang's soda ash plant increased its load. - Chongqing Heyou Industrial's 400,000 - ton/year soda ash plant reduced its load. - Qinghai Wucai's 1.1 - million - ton/year soda ash plant is operating stably, currently not quoting prices and implementing one - order - one - negotiation. - Tangshan Sanyou's 2.3 - million - ton/year soda ash plant reduced production, operating at about 70% capacity. - Shandong Haitian Bio - Chemical's 1.5 - million - ton/year soda ash plant resumed production. - Shandong Haihua's 3 - million - ton/year soda ash plant reduced its load. - Anhui Huainan Alkali Plant's boiler was ignited. - The soda ash market in Sichuan and Chongqing is stable. With the resumption of plant operations, supply is expected to increase, and the market is filled with strong wait - and - see sentiment [2]. 3.6 Glass Market Analysis - From the supply side, glass production lines in October continued the relatively stable trend of September. Due to the approaching peak season of natural gas demand and the expected increase in natural gas prices, the profit of natural gas - fueled production lines will be further squeezed, and the willingness to cold - repair such lines may significantly increase. In addition, the implementation of policies to manage backward production capacity may limit capacity release. - From the demand side, the real - estate sales during the National Day holiday were generally good, but the stabilization of demand may not be sustainable. The market is expected to shift from supply - demand trading to policy - driven trading after the holiday. The price of glass is likely to oscillate upwards [2]. 3.7 Soda Ash Market Analysis - Yuanxing Energy's Phase II facilities are expected to be gradually commissioned, intensifying the supply - surplus situation. In October, during the off - season of downstream demand and with continuous supply growth, enterprise inventory is likely to rise again, putting pressure on prices. The demand from the real - estate and photovoltaic industries may not strongly support the soda ash market. However, the weakening downward momentum of prices may lead to production cuts, which could stimulate price recovery [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - For the glass market, in October, the supply of glass production lines remains stable, but with the approaching of the peak season for natural gas demand and the expected increase in natural gas prices, the cold - repair willingness of natural gas - fueled production lines may strengthen, and the number of cold - repair production lines is expected to increase compared to September. The demand showed a short - term recovery during the National Day, but it's hard to sustain. After the holiday, the market may shift from supply - demand trading to policy - based trading, and the price is likely to oscillate upwards. It is recommended to buy glass futures at low prices in the short term [2]. - For the soda ash market, the second - phase partial devices of Yuanxing Energy are expected to be put into production, intensifying the supply - surplus situation. In October, it's the off - season for downstream demand, and the supply continues to increase, which may lead to a rise in enterprise inventory and price pressure. The demand recovery during the National Day is hard to sustain, and the growth of heavy - soda demand in the photovoltaic industry is limited. The price may continue to decline, but there is also a possibility of enterprise production cuts, which could stimulate price recovery. It is recommended to buy soda ash futures at low prices in the short term [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market - Soda ash: The closing price of the main contract is 1,250 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; the position of the main contract is 1,317,458 lots, up 67,092 lots; the net position of the top 20 is - 228,442 lots, up 11,845 lots; the exchange warehouse receipt is 7,333 tons, up 981 tons; the basis is - 65 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan; the spread between January and May contracts is - 94 yuan, unchanged [2]. - Glass: The closing price of the main contract is 1,218 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan; the position of the main contract is 1,151,489 lots, up 160,754 lots; the net position of the top 20 is - 115,648 lots, down 31,026 lots; the exchange warehouse receipt is 0 tons; the basis is - 62 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan; the spread between January and May contracts is - 120 yuan, down 4 yuan [2]. 现货市场 - Soda ash: The price of North China heavy - soda is 1,190 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; Central China heavy - soda is 1,300 yuan/ton, unchanged; East China light - soda is 1,250 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China light - soda is 1,215 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - Glass: The price of Shahe glass sheets is 1,156 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan; Central China glass sheets is 1,220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. Industry Situation - Soda ash: The weekly operating rate is 89.12%, up 3.59 percentage points; the enterprise inventory is 165.98 tons, up 5.99 tons [2]. - Glass: The weekly operating rate is 76.01%, unchanged; the in - production capacity is 16.07 million tons/year, up 0.05 million tons; the number of in - production lines is 225, unchanged; the enterprise inventory is 5,935,500 heavy - boxes, down 155,300 heavy - boxes [2]. 下游情况 - Real estate: The cumulative new - construction area is 39,801.01 million square meters, up 4,595.01 million square meters; the cumulative completion area is 27,693.54 million square meters, up 2,659.54 million square meters [2]. Industry News - Soda ash: Multiple soda ash production devices have changes in operation status, including production reduction, load increase, and resumption of production. For example, Henan Haohua Junhua's device reduces production due to synthetic ammonia problems; Shandong Haitian Biological Chemical's 1.5 - million - ton/year device resumes production [2]. - Glass: In October, the glass production lines remain stable. With the approaching of the natural gas demand peak season, the cold - repair willingness of natural gas - fueled production lines may increase, and the implementation of the industry's backward - capacity governance policy may limit capacity release [2].

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [4] Core Views - During the holiday period (September 29 - October 7), the Hong Kong building materials index rose by 2.55%, with glass products performing the best, including China Glass (+13.21%) and Xinyi Glass (+5.76%). Cement stocks followed, with China National Building Material (+4.55%) and West China Cement (+4.14%). Consumer building materials were relatively weak, with China Liansu down by 2.08% [2][12] - The current valuation percentiles indicate that glass products are below the 50th percentile of the past three years, while cement is above glass. Key companies like China National Building Material and Conch Cement are around the 80th percentile, suggesting that the recent rise is mainly due to the greater elasticity of undervalued glass products [2][12] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments jointly released the "Building Materials Industry Stabilization Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)", which addresses the weak market demand and structural issues in the building materials industry, outlining key goals and initiatives for 2025-2026. The plan is expected to accelerate capacity reduction and improve the competitive landscape of the industry [2][12] Summary by Sections Market Performance - In the two trading days before the holiday (September 29-30), the CSI 300 index rose by 1.99%, while the building materials sector (CITIC) increased by 1.57%. Notable individual stock performances included Shengfeng Cement (+14.8%) and Wanli Stone (+12.2%) [10][12] Recommended Stocks - The recommended stocks for the week include West China Cement, China National Building Material, Honghe Technology, China Jushi, Huaxin Cement, Sankeshu, and Dongpeng Holdings. The report suggests that the traditional building materials industry is nearing a cyclical bottom, with potential growth in new materials due to high demand in downstream sectors [3][16]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The steel market faces significant destocking pressure due to high supply and insufficient demand, and the futures market may be under pressure [3]. - The iron ore market has a marginal improvement in fundamentals, with short - term prices likely to rise due to demand recovery and supply disruptions [20]. - The coking coal and coke prices may be supported in the short term, but their rebound height depends on the downstream steel market's supply - demand balance [32]. - The ferroalloy market has a prominent contradiction between high supply and weak demand, and the price increase is restricted [45]. - The soda ash market has a pattern of strong supply and weak demand, with high - level inventory restricting the price [55]. - The glass market has a pattern of strong near - term supply and weak demand, and the price is restricted by high inventory and weak demand [82]. 3. Summary by Directory Steel - During the holiday, the apparent demand for the five major steel products was weak, inventory accumulated faster than usual, and the inventory - to - sales ratio reached the highest level in recent years. The hot - rolled coil inventory accumulation was significant. The steel market has a large destocking pressure [3]. - Long - process steel mills still have some profit margins and lack the motivation to cut production voluntarily, while the demand has not improved significantly. The contradiction between high supply and insufficient demand is prominent, and the pressure of negative - feedback production cuts is gradually accumulating [3]. - After the holiday, the raw material replenishment motivation is expected to be weak due to insufficient steel demand [3]. - The prices and spreads of rebar and hot - rolled coil futures on October 9, 2025, are presented in detail, showing price changes compared to September 30, 2025 [4]. Iron Ore - During the holiday, the iron ore market was stable, with shipments above 30 million tons, and the demand side saw steel mills replenishing stocks as needed. Terminal demand recovered seasonally, and inventory decreased, with the fundamentals improving marginally [20]. - Short - term disturbances may come from the supply side, such as China's request to suspend the purchase of BHP's seaborne cargoes and the accident at Simandou that may delay production [20]. - The price data of iron ore futures contracts on October 9, 2025, are provided, along with changes compared to September 30 and September 24, 2025 [21]. - The fundamental data of iron ore, including daily average pig iron production, port desilting volume, and inventory, show weekly and monthly changes [26]. Coking Coal and Coke - In the fourth quarter, domestic coking coal mine production is restricted by policies, and the supply elasticity is limited. The winter storage scale this year is expected to be better than last year, which may support prices [32]. - The rebound height and sustainability of coking coal and coke prices depend on the downstream steel market's supply - demand balance [32]. - The price data of coking coal and coke futures and spot on October 9, 2025, are presented, including basis, spreads, and profits [35][36]. Ferroalloy - The ferroalloy supply is at the highest level in the same period in the past five years, while the demand has not improved significantly during the peak season, resulting in a prominent contradiction between high supply and weak demand [45]. - The electricity price in Ningxia has increased, forming a cost - bottom expectation for silicon iron. However, the funds are withdrawing from the market, which restricts price increases [45]. - The daily data of silicon iron and silicon manganese on October 9, 2025, are provided, including basis, spreads, and spot prices [46][48]. Soda Ash - Market sentiment is volatile, increasing the price volatility of soda ash. The second - phase ignition of Yuanxing has started the trial operation, increasing the long - term supply pressure [55]. - The downstream demand for soda ash is mainly for rigid replenishment, and the alkali plants' high - level inventory has been somewhat relieved [55]. - The market has a pattern of strong supply and weak demand, and the high - level inventory restricts the price [55]. - The price and spread data of soda ash futures on October 9, 2025, are provided, along with changes compared to September 30, 2025 [56]. Glass - The glass market has high inventory in the upstream and mid - stream, and weak demand restricts the price. There are still differences in whether there will be an unexpected reduction in supply in the fourth quarter [82]. - The near - term supply is strong and demand is weak, and the mid - stream inventory in Shahe and Hubei is high, with weak phased replenishment ability [82]. - The price and spread data of glass futures on October 9, 2025, are provided, along with changes compared to September 30, 2025 [83]. - The daily sales data of glass in different regions from October 2 to 8, 2025, are presented [84].

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

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

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the "Construction Materials Industry Stabilization and Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" aims to effectively enhance profitability as a primary goal for the period, with a focus on strengthening industry management and promoting a competitive environment [2] Group 1: Industry Policy and Management - The plan emphasizes the need for capacity replacement proposals for cement enterprises by the end of 2025 to align actual capacity with registered capacity [2] - It also highlights the transition of risk warnings for photovoltaic glass production from project management to planning guidance [2] Group 2: Market Trends and Price Movements - National cement prices have seen a significant month-on-month increase of 1.5%, with attempts to raise prices since late August facing challenges due to insufficient demand [3] - The glass market is experiencing a slowdown in price increases, with overall prices showing slight gains, supported by mid and downstream replenishment [3] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The stabilization plan is expected to boost industry expectations, particularly in the cement and glass sectors, with companies likely to continue pushing for price increases in Q4 [4] - Recommended companies include Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and Taipai Group, with additional focus on investment opportunities in Tibet and Xinjiang due to major project constructions [4][5]

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

Core Viewpoint - The glass industry in China is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from a focus on quantity to quality, driven by government policies aimed at optimizing structure and eliminating outdated capacity [1][2][16]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The glass industry is a crucial pillar of the national economy, with an output value of nearly 7 trillion yuan, covering over 150 sectors [1]. - The glass sector is transitioning from a phase of merely controlling production to a comprehensive optimization of capacity, energy, and products [2][3]. - The industry faces structural challenges, including overcapacity in traditional sectors and a shortage of high-end products, necessitating a shift towards high-quality development [2][6][16]. Group 2: Policy and Governance - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a plan focusing on "capacity optimization, energy upgrading, and product upgrading" to address structural overcapacity and high-end shortages [2][4]. - Strict measures are in place to prevent the addition of new flat glass capacity, requiring new projects to include capacity replacement plans [2][4]. - The policy emphasizes the importance of market mechanisms and encourages leading companies to establish green low-carbon transformation funds [2][4]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The glass industry is experiencing a bifurcation, with traditional float glass facing declining demand while high-end sectors like photovoltaic and electronic glass are witnessing rapid growth [6][8]. - The demand for float glass has decreased due to a downturn in the real estate market, with production dropping by 4.5% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2025 [8]. - Conversely, the photovoltaic glass sector is struggling with excess low-end capacity despite a projected increase in global installations [8][9]. Group 4: Technological and Structural Challenges - The glass industry is characterized by a lack of high-end production capacity, with only 20% of electronic glass being produced domestically, leading to reliance on imports [9][18]. - The industry faces issues with product homogeneity and insufficient investment in research and development, which hampers innovation and responsiveness to market changes [6][10]. - The transition to high-end products is essential, as traditional low-end products are facing intense price competition and declining profitability [16][18]. Group 5: Future Outlook and Strategies - The industry is expected to see a shift in capacity from traditional float glass to high-end segments, with projections indicating that the share of float glass will decrease from 65% to 55% by 2026 [12][14]. - Companies are exploring various strategies, including technological upgrades, market empowerment, and optimizing layouts to navigate the current challenges [10][11]. - The integration of advanced technologies and a focus on high-end materials are seen as critical for the industry's future competitiveness and sustainability [18][19].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the construction materials sector, indicating expected performance above the market index by more than 10% over the next 6 to 12 months [5][89]. Core Views - The introduction of the "Stabilization Growth Work Plan for the Building Materials Industry (2025-2026)" aims to enhance profitability and strengthen industry management, promoting a competitive environment [1][3]. - Cement prices have seen a significant increase of 1.5% recently, with expectations for further price hikes as companies strive to meet annual growth targets [2][22]. - The glass market is experiencing a slight price increase, supported by downstream replenishment, although demand acceptance at higher prices remains limited [2][37]. - The fiberglass market shows stable pricing for non-alkali yarn, while electronic yarn remains in high demand, indicating a robust market for high-end products [2][54]. Summary by Sections Cement - National cement prices have risen significantly, with a 1.5% increase noted. Companies are expected to continue pushing for price increases as the fourth quarter approaches [2][22]. - The report anticipates that cement companies will maintain upward price momentum to achieve annual growth targets [2][22]. Glass - Float glass prices have shown a slight increase, supported by replenishment from downstream sectors, although the acceptance of high prices is limited [2][37]. - The photovoltaic glass market has seen a slight decline in demand, with inventory levels increasing, but manufacturers are maintaining stable pricing strategies [2][45]. Fiberglass - The price of non-alkali yarn remains stable, with mainstream prices for 2400tex yarn at 3250-3700 CNY/ton, while electronic yarn prices are stable due to high demand in the high-end market [2][54]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the cement and glass sectors due to stricter supply controls and improving profitability. Recommended companies include Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and Qibin Group [3][5]. - For fiberglass, companies like China National Materials and China Jushi are highlighted as beneficiaries of structural demand growth [3][5]. - In the construction sector, a recovery in infrastructure investment is anticipated, with recommendations for companies such as China Railway Construction and China State Construction [3][5].