Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View - Futures are oscillating warmly, but the sentiment of the spot market is not significantly boosted. The prices of producers are mostly stable, and traders are mainly focused on active sales. Downstream procurement remains cautious, with purchases based on low - price and just - in - time needs. - The upstream device operating load continues to increase. Although the PP maintenance loss is still at a high level, the impact of maintenance is decreasing. With the approaching of new capacity release plans, the pressure of supply increase is gradually emerging. - The downstream factories are still affected by the off - season, and the willingness to stock up is low. It is expected that the demand will gradually emerge from the off - season in the second half of the month. - The cost - side support is somewhat differentiated. Coal prices are likely to rise, while oil prices may fall again. - The fundamental loose pattern will continue to restrict the upward space. With the release of new capacity and the expected stocking demand in the "Golden September" peak season in the second half of the month, the polyolefin prices may show a trend of bottom - building through oscillation followed by a rebound [4]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review and Outlook - **Futures Market**: The plastic 2509 contract closed at 7314 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan/ton (0.27%), with a trading volume of 176,000 lots and a decrease in positions. The PP main contract closed at 7095 yuan/ton, up 29 yuan (0.41%), with a decrease in positions. - **Supply**: The upstream device operating load is increasing. The impact of PP maintenance is decreasing, and new capacity release plans are approaching. For PE, new capacity has been put into operation in July, and more is expected in August. - **Demand**: Downstream factories are in the off - season, with low stocking willingness. It is expected that demand will improve in the second half of the month. - **Cost**: Coal prices are likely to rise, while oil prices may fall [4]. 3.2 Industry News - On August 11, 2025, the inventory level of major producers was 835,000 tons, a 12.08% increase from the previous working day, the same as the same period last year. - The PE market prices fluctuated slightly. The LLDPE prices in North, East, and South China were in the ranges of 7180 - 7410 yuan/ton, 7200 - 7650 yuan/ton, and 7320 - 7700 yuan/ton respectively [5]. 3.3 Data Overview - **Futures Market Data**: Tables show the opening, closing, highest, lowest prices, price changes, price change rates, open interest, and open interest changes of plastic and PP futures contracts [3]. - **Other Data**: Graphs present information such as L and PP basis, L - PP spread, and crude oil futures settlement prices. The mainstream price of propylene in the Shandong market increased by 245 yuan/ton to 6500 - 6580 yuan/ton. The PP market was slightly adjusted, with different price ranges in North, East, and South China [7][8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Report's Core View - The current oil price has been relatively undervalued, and its static fundamentals and dynamic forecasts remain favorable. It is a good opportunity for left - side layout. If the geopolitical premium re - emerges, the oil price will have more upside potential [3]. - For methanol, the valuation is still high, downstream demand is weak, and the price is under pressure. It is recommended to wait and see or short it within the sector when the price is high [5]. - For urea, although the current domestic demand is weak, the overall valuation is low, and the room for further decline is limited. It is advisable to go long at low prices and wait for potential positive factors [7]. - For rubber, a neutral approach is recommended for the short - term high - rising rubber price, with quick in - and - out operations. One can also consider a band - trading strategy of going long on RU2601 and shorting on RU2509 [11]. - For PVC, the supply is strong, demand is weak, and the valuation is high. The fundamentals are poor, and it is necessary to observe whether exports can reverse the domestic inventory build - up situation. The price may decline significantly after the anti - involution sentiment fades [11]. - For styrene, the BZN spread is expected to repair in the short term. After the high - level port inventory is reduced, the styrene price may oscillate upwards following the cost side [13][14]. - For polyethylene, the short - term price will be determined by the game between the cost side and the supply side. It is recommended to hold short positions [16]. - For polypropylene, the cost side will likely dominate the market, and the price is expected to follow the oil price and oscillate upwards [17]. - For PX, the load remains high, and it is expected to continue de - stocking. The valuation has support at the bottom but limited upside in the short term. One can consider going long following the oil price when the peak season arrives [19][20]. - For PTA, the supply is expected to continue building up inventory, and the processing fee has limited room for operation. One can consider going long following PX when the downstream performance improves in the peak season [21]. - For ethylene glycol, the fundamentals will turn from strong to weak, and the short - term valuation may decline [22]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: WTI crude oil futures rose $0.65, or 1.03%, to $64; Brent crude oil futures rose $0.39, or 0.59%, to $66.71; INE crude oil futures fell 0.40 yuan, or 0.08%, to 489.4 yuan [1]. - **Data**: China's weekly crude oil arrival inventory increased by 1.37 million barrels to 207.19 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 0.67%; gasoline commercial inventory increased by 1.10 million barrels to 91.96 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 1.21%; diesel commercial inventory increased by 2.77 million barrels to 105.56 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 2.70%; total refined oil commercial inventory increased by 3.87 million barrels to 197.51 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 2.00% [2]. Methanol - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, the 09 contract rose 6 yuan/ton to 2389 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 6 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 15 [5]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic production has declined again, but corporate profits remain high. Future supply is likely to increase marginally. Port inventory is building up faster, while inland corporate inventory is decreasing. The valuation is high, and downstream demand is weak [5]. Urea - **Market Quotes**: On August 11, the 09 contract fell 6 yuan/ton to 1722 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 30 yuan/ton, with a basis of + 8 [7]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic production continues to decline, and corporate profits are at a low level but expected to bottom out. Supply is relatively abundant, and domestic agricultural demand is ending. Future demand will mainly come from compound fertilizers and exports [7]. Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU oscillated and rebounded [9]. - **Supply and Demand**: Bulls expect price increases due to seasonal factors, demand expectations, and potential production cuts, while bears are concerned about uncertain macro - expectations, seasonal low demand, and less - than - expected production cuts [9]. - **Industry Conditions**: As of August 7, 2025, the operating rate of all - steel tires in Shandong was 60.98%, down 0.08 percentage points from the previous week but up 8.72 percentage points from the same period last year. The operating rate of semi - steel tires was 74.53%, down 0.10 percentage points from the previous week and 4.21 percentage points from the same period last year. The inventory of semi - steel tire factories is under pressure [10]. PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC09 contract rose 17 yuan to 5010 yuan, the spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4890 yuan/ton, the basis was - 120 yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 148 yuan/ton [11]. - **Supply and Demand**: The overall operating rate was 79.5%, up 2.6% week - on - week. The downstream operating rate was 42.9%, up 0.8% week - on - week. Factory inventory was 33.7 million tons (- 0.8), and social inventory was 77.7 million tons (+ 5.4). The supply is strong, demand is weak, and the valuation is high [11]. Styrene - **Market Quotes**: The spot price remained unchanged, the futures price rose, and the basis weakened [13]. - **Supply and Demand**: The macro - market sentiment is positive, and the cost side provides support. The BZN spread is at a low level and has room for upward repair. The port inventory is decreasing significantly, and the demand in the off - season is weak [13][14]. Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price rose [16]. - **Supply and Demand**: The market expects favorable policies from the Ministry of Finance in the third quarter, and the cost side provides support. The inventory of traders is at a high level, and the demand is in the off - season. There is a large capacity - release pressure in August [16]. Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price rose [17]. - **Supply and Demand**: The profit of Shandong refineries has stopped falling and rebounded, and the supply of propylene is expected to increase. The demand is in the off - season, and there is limited capacity - release in August. The cost side is expected to dominate the market [17]. PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX09 contract rose 52 yuan to 6778 yuan, and the PX CFR rose 4 dollars to 835 dollars [19]. - **Supply and Demand**: The load in China and Asia increased. Some domestic and overseas plants had load adjustments. The import volume from South Korea decreased. The inventory decreased in June, and the valuation cost decreased [19][20]. PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA09 contract rose 22 yuan to 4706 yuan, and the spot price in East China rose 30 yuan to 4700 yuan [21]. - **Supply and Demand**: The load increased, and some plants had load adjustments. The downstream load increased slightly, and terminal load was stable or decreased. The inventory increased in early August, and the processing fee had different trends [21]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG09 contract rose 30 yuan to 4414 yuan, and the spot price in East China rose 19 yuan to 4484 yuan [22]. - **Supply and Demand**: The overall load decreased slightly, with different trends in synthetic gas and ethylene - based production. Some domestic and overseas plants had load adjustments. The downstream load increased slightly, and terminal load was stable or decreased. The port inventory increased, and the valuation and cost had different trends [22].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Polypropylene: ★★★ [1] - Pure Benzene: ★★★ [1] - PX: ★★★ [1] - Ethylene Glycol: ★★★ [1] - Bottle Chip: ★★★ [1] - Urea: ★★★ [1] - Caustic Soda: ★★★ [1] - Soda Ash: ★★★ [1] - Glass: ★★★ [1] - Styrene: ☆☆☆ [1] - PTA: ☆☆☆ [1] - Short Fiber: ☆☆☆ [1] - Methanol: ☆☆☆ [1] - PVC: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Views - Olefins - Polyolefins: The futures of olefins rose slightly, with some PDH plants restarting and a major Shandong plant planning maintenance, supporting supply. Propylene producers were eager to raise prices. Polyolefins futures remained in a low - level range. PE had limited supply changes and moderate demand growth, with limited upward momentum. PP supply increased slightly due to new capacity, and demand was weak [2]. - Pure Benzene - Styrene: Oil prices weakened, and pure benzene futures fluctuated. The spot price in East China rose slightly, and the far - month price was weak. Downstream备货 willingness improved, and port inventory decreased slightly. Styrene futures were weak, with weak cost support and ongoing supply - demand contradictions [3]. - Polyester: Affected by the weekend's strong filament sales, PX and PTA prices rebounded. PTA supply was still weak, and PX was expected to improve in the third quarter. Ethylene glycol prices rebounded, with increasing production but also expectations of reduced imports and rising demand. Short fiber had stable supply - demand, and bottle chip had low processing margins and long - term over - capacity pressure [5]. - Coal Chemicals: Methanol prices fluctuated narrowly, with expected increases in imports and different inventory trends in coastal and inland areas. Urea prices followed the market sentiment down, with weak agricultural demand and limited improvement from compound fertilizers. PVC was expected to be weak due to high production and low demand. Caustic soda was strong in the short - term but faced long - term supply pressure [6]. - Soda Ash - Glass: Soda ash prices were under pressure, with continued inventory accumulation and high supply. Glass prices were expected to be supported by cost, with improved processing orders but still weak compared to the same period last year [7]. Summary by Sections Olefins - Polyolefins - Futures of olefins rose slightly, with some PDH plants restarting and a major Shandong plant planning maintenance, supporting supply. Propylene producers were eager to raise prices [2]. - Polyolefins futures remained in a low - level range. PE had limited supply changes and moderate demand growth, with limited upward momentum. PP supply increased slightly due to new capacity, and demand was weak [2] Pure Benzene - Styrene - Oil prices weakened, and pure benzene futures fluctuated. The spot price in East China rose slightly, and the far - month price was weak. Downstream备货 willingness improved, and port inventory decreased slightly [3] - Styrene futures were weak, with weak cost support and ongoing supply - demand contradictions [3] Polyester - Affected by the weekend's strong filament sales, PX and PTA prices rebounded. PTA supply was still weak, and PX was expected to improve in the third quarter [5] - Ethylene glycol prices rebounded, with increasing production but also expectations of reduced imports and rising demand. Short fiber had stable supply - demand, and bottle chip had low processing margins and long - term over - capacity pressure [5] Coal Chemicals - Methanol prices fluctuated narrowly, with expected increases in imports and different inventory trends in coastal and inland areas [6] - Urea prices followed the market sentiment down, with weak agricultural demand and limited improvement from compound fertilizers [6] - PVC was expected to be weak due to high production and low demand. Caustic soda was strong in the short - term but faced long - term supply pressure [6] Soda Ash - Glass - Soda ash prices were under pressure, with continued inventory accumulation and high supply [7] - Glass prices were expected to be supported by cost, with improved processing orders but still weak compared to the same period last year [7]

Group 1: Polyester Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The report analyzes the price, cash - flow, and supply - demand situation of various products in the polyester industry. Different products have different trends and outlooks. For example, PX's supply is expected to increase marginally in August, and its supply - demand is expected to weaken; PTA's short - term supply - demand may improve, but it is expected to be weak in the medium - term; ethylene glycol's short - term supply - demand is expected to improve; short - fiber's supply and demand have a small increase, and its price follows raw materials; bottle - chip's inventory is slowly decreasing, and its processing fee has support [2]. Summary by Directory - **Product Prices and Cash - flows**: On August 8th, prices of some products like DTY150/48 decreased by 0.3%, while others like POY150/48 remained unchanged. Cash - flows of some products also changed, such as POY150/48's cash - flow decreased by 28.6% [2]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: PX supply increases in August, and with low terminal demand, its supply - demand weakens. PTA has new device production, but low processing fees lead to more unexpected device overhauls. Ethylene glycol has supply changes both at home and abroad, and demand is expected to increase as the off - season ends. Short - fiber's supply and demand slightly increase, and bottle - chip's inventory decreases due to production cuts [2]. Group 2: PVC and Caustic Soda Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The report presents the price, supply - demand, and inventory situation of PVC and caustic soda. Caustic soda's supply is expected to increase, but there may be support from supply reduction due to enterprise overhauls. PVC's supply pressure is large with new capacity release, and downstream demand has no obvious improvement [7][12]. Summary by Directory - **Price Changes**: On August 8th, the price of Shandong 32% liquid caustic soda remained unchanged at 2500 yuan/ton, and the price of East China calcium - carbide - based PVC decreased by 0.4% to 4890 yuan/ton [7]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: Caustic soda's downstream alumina price is stable, and supply is expected to increase. PVC's new capacity is released continuously, and downstream product enterprise's operating rates are low. Inventory of liquid caustic soda and PVC has different changes, such as liquid caustic soda's East China factory - warehouse inventory increased by 2.0% [7][12]. Group 3: Crude Oil Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View Crude oil prices are running weakly recently. The trading logic is mainly about geopolitical risks and supply - demand relaxation pressure. Geopolitical factors may affect supply, and macro - level factors and basic - level supply - demand also impact the market. The market is bearish, but the price stabilizes after a decline. Short - term observation is recommended [15]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 11th, Brent decreased by 0.57% to 66.21 dollars/barrel, and WTI decreased by 0.67% to 63.45 dollars/barrel. Some spreads also changed, such as Brent M1 - M3 decreased by 12.73% [15]. - **Market Analysis**: Geopolitical factors like the US - Russia cease - fire negotiation may increase supply expectations. Macro - level new tariffs and sanctions threats affect demand. OPEC +'s production increase and the end of the peak oil - using season strengthen the bearish sentiment [15]. Group 4: Polyolefin Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View In August, the supply of PP and PE increases due to less maintenance and new device production. Demand is at a low level currently, but there is potential for replenishment as the seasonal peak approaches. The overall valuation is moderately high, and the fundamental contradiction is not significant [20]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, prices of futures contracts like L2601 decreased by 0.27%. Some spreads also changed, such as L2509 - 2601 decreased by 19.40% [20]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: Supply pressure of PP and PE increases in August. Downstream operating rates are low, and inventory of enterprises and society has different degrees of increase [20]. Group 5: Methanol Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The inventory of methanol accumulates significantly at ports this week. Domestic production is at a high level, and imports in August are still high. Downstream demand is weak due to low profits. 09 contract has a strong inventory - accumulation expectation, while 01 contract has expectations of seasonal peak and Iranian device shutdown [23]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, MA2601's closing price decreased by 0.88% to 2475 yuan/ton. Some spreads like MA91 spread increased by 15.60% [23]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Methanol enterprise inventory decreased by 9.50%, and port inventory increased by 14.48%. Operating rates of some upstream and downstream enterprises changed, such as Shanghai - domestic enterprise's operating rate increased by 2.28% [23]. Group 6: Pure Benzene - Styrene Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View In the third quarter, the supply - demand of pure benzene is expected to improve, and port inventory may decrease. Short - term price has support, but the rebound space is limited. Styrene's supply is high in the short - term, and its supply - demand pattern is weak, but the downward space is limited [27]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, the price of pure benzene's East - China spot decreased by 0.4% to 6125 yuan/ton, and styrene's East - China spot decreased by 1.1% to 7270 yuan/ton. Some spreads also changed, such as pure benzene - naphtha decreased by 1.1% [27]. - **Inventory and Operating Rates**: Pure benzene's Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 4.1% to 16.30 million tons, and styrene's Jiangsu port inventory decreased by 3.0% to 15.90 million tons. Operating rates of some industries in the chain changed, such as the Asian pure benzene operating rate decreased by 1.3% [27]. Group 7: Urea Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core View The current oscillation of urea is due to the game between the positive factors of the Indian tender's unexpected price and export quota release and the agricultural demand gap. In the short - term, the bullish narrative dominates the market [54]. Summary by Directory - **Price and Spread Changes**: On August 8th, the 05 - contract price of urea decreased by 0.50% to 1784 yuan/ton, and the 09 - contract price decreased by 0.52% to 1728 yuan/ton. Some spreads and basis also changed [52]. - **Supply - Demand Analysis**: Although some enterprises like Hualu Hengsheng are under maintenance, the daily output of urea is still at a high level. The demand impulse from the Indian tender and export policy cannot be falsified in the short - term [54].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment rating in the given text. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Crude oil prices have declined, weakening the cost support for polyolefins. The capacity expansion is significant, with rising operating rates and high production levels, resulting in substantial supply - side pressure. Currently, the downstream operating rates are low, but as the peak demand season of "Golden September and Silver October" approaches, the downstream operating rates are expected to continue rising. Polyolefin supply and demand are both increasing, with no obvious driving factors. With positive macro - sentiment, prices are expected to fluctuate [6]. - For futures trading, it is recommended to conduct range - bound operations for single - sided futures trading and sell straddle options for options trading [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Weekly Views and Strategies - **Inventory**: China's polyethylene production enterprise sample inventory is expected to be around 460,000 tons, with inventory expected to change from an upward to a downward trend due to inventory pressure on production enterprises and the intention to actively reduce inventory. China's polypropylene production enterprise inventory is expected to be around 590,000 tons, a decrease from the current period, as upstream enterprises are actively reducing inventory and there is certain rigid demand downstream [6]. - **Supply**: Market supply is expected to increase as some devices such as those of Yanchang Zhongmei, Wanhua Chemical, and Liaoyang Petrochemical are planned to restart, and only Guoneng Xinjiang has a new planned maintenance device. The next - period total polyethylene output is expected to be 675,100 tons, an increase of 14,900 tons from the current period. China's polypropylene total output is estimated to be 785,000 tons, continuing the upward trend, as some previously maintained devices have gradually resumed operation, and the loss of polypropylene production has decreased [6]. - **Demand**: This week, the overall operating rate of PE downstream industries increased by 0.63%, with relatively little change in demand. Enterprises' operations are stable, and demand may improve in the middle of the month. Short - term orders for functional composite films and e - commerce packaging are being supplemented. As the "Golden September and Silver October" peak demand season approaches, it is expected that some terminal industries will start pre - stocking in mid - to late August, and the polypropylene operating rate is expected to continue rising [6]. - **Industrial Chain Profits**: The losses of oil - based PE and PP production have narrowed. Ethylene - based PE production has a slight loss, propylene - based PP production has a slight profit, and the losses of PDH - based PP production have also narrowed. The cost - side support has weakened [6]. 3.2 PP Single - Side Strategy - **Strategy**: Short PP2509 [8]. - **Price and Trend**: It has shown a fluctuating upward trend, reaching 7,075 yuan/ton as of August 7th [8]. - **Logic**: PP has significant new capacity in 2025, and downstream demand remains weak, so its medium - to long - term trend is relatively weak [8]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Temporarily wait and see [8]. 3.3 L - P Arbitrage Strategy - **Strategy**: Go long on the L - P spread [11]. - **Price and Trend**: It has shown a fluctuating trend. For the 2509 contract, it was 225 yuan/ton as of August 7th [11]. - **Logic**: PP has greater supply pressure, which is conducive to the expansion of the L - P spread [11]. - **Operation Suggestion**: Temporarily wait and see [11]. 3.4 Supply - Side - **PE Production**: The planned production capacity of PE in 2024 was large, but the actual production capacity put into operation was small. In 2024, the production capacity base was 3.696 million tons, and the actual new production capacity was 105,000 tons, with most devices postponed to 2025. In 2025, the planned new production capacity of PE is 605,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 16% [84][91]. - **PP Production**: In 2024, China's PP production capacity reached about 345,000 tons, with a production capacity base of 4.321 million tons, an 8.6% increase from 2023. In 2025, the global polyolefin production capacity expansion is mainly concentrated in China. The planned new production capacity of PP in 2025 is 1.2805 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 29%, but considering the poor production profits, the actual production capacity put into operation is limited [90][92]. 3.5 Demand - Side - **Downstream Operating Rates**: The overall operating rate of PE downstream industries increased by 0.63% this week. As the "Golden September and Silver October" peak demand season approaches, it is expected that some terminal industries will start pre - stocking in mid - to late August, and the polypropylene operating rate is expected to continue rising [6]. - **Exports**: There are data on the export volumes of PE and PP, but no in - depth analysis of trends and impacts is provided [120]. - **Plastic Products**: There are data on the production volume of plastic products and the inventory of the rubber and plastic products industry, but no in - depth analysis is provided [126]. - **Terminal Products**: There are data on the monthly year - on - year growth rates of automobile and home appliance production, home appliance export volumes, domestic automobile production, and Chinese automobile exports, but no in - depth analysis is provided [129][135].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The futures prices of polyolefins opened lower and fluctuated, with the market trading atmosphere showing little change. Traders adjusted their quotes up and down, and downstream buyers replenished stocks cautiously. The supply pressure persists, with new PE plants in Jilin Petrochemical, ExxonMobil Huizhou, and Guangxi Petrochemical planned to be put into operation in the third quarter, and the second - phase project of Ningbo Daxie with a total capacity of 900,000 tons per year expected to be launched, significantly impacting the supply side. The demand is weak and needs improvement, with the overall downstream operating load remaining low. Although the operating rate of agricultural film has rebounded from a low level, the demand follow - up is slow; the orders in the construction field are mediocre, and the operating rates of pipes and plastic weaving are at historical lows in the same period; the demand for daily injection - molded products has increased slightly month - on - month. It is expected that the demand is likely to gradually emerge from the off - season in the second half of the month, but currently, downstream enterprises mostly adopt a low - inventory strategy, and the driving force for active inventory replenishment is limited. The policy - driven market has led to the rise of polyolefins, but the loose fundamental pattern will continue to restrict their upward space. After the digestion of the anti - involution sentiment, polyolefins will return to a weak and volatile operation [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review and Outlook - **Futures Market Performance**: The opening price of L2509 was 7310 yuan/ton, closing at 7297 yuan/ton, down 21 yuan/ton (- 0.29%), with a trading volume of 170,000 lots and the position decreased by 10,149 to 281,347 lots. The PP main contract closed at 7075 yuan/ton, down 9 yuan/ton (- 0.13%), and the position decreased by 5827 lots to 245,600 lots [3][4]. - **Supply Situation**: In the third quarter, new PE plants in Jilin Petrochemical, ExxonMobil Huizhou, and Guangxi Petrochemical are planned to be put into operation, and the second - phase project of Ningbo Daxie with a total capacity of 900,000 tons per year is expected to be launched, increasing the supply pressure [4]. - **Demand Situation**: The overall downstream operating load remains low. The operating rate of agricultural film has rebounded from a low level, but the demand follow - up is slow; the orders in the construction field are mediocre, and the operating rates of pipes and plastic weaving are at historical lows in the same period; the demand for daily injection - molded products has increased slightly month - on - month. It is expected that the demand will gradually emerge from the off - season in the second half of the month, but downstream enterprises mostly maintain a low - inventory strategy, and the driving force for active inventory replenishment is limited [4]. 3.2 Industry News - **Inventory**: On August 7, 2025, the inventory level of major producers was 770,000 tons, a decrease of 15,000 tons (- 1.91%) from the previous working day, compared with 800,000 tons in the same period last year [5]. - **PE Market Price**: The prices of LLDPE in North China were in the range of 7190 - 7450 yuan/ton, in East China 7230 - 7650 yuan/ton, and in South China 7320 - 7700 yuan/ton [5]. - **Propylene Market Price**: The mainstream price of propylene in the Shandong market was temporarily referred to as 6250 - 6300 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan/ton from the previous working day, with few transactions at the individual offer of 6230 yuan/ton [5]. - **PP Market Price**: The PP market partially loosened, with a range of 20 - 30 yuan/ton. The mainstream price of North China drawn wire was 6920 - 7050 yuan/ton, in East China 7000 - 7130 yuan/ton, and in South China 6950 - 7130 yuan/ton [5]. 3.3 Data Overview - The report presents multiple data charts, including the L basis, PP basis, L - PP spread, the settlement price of the main crude oil futures contract, the inventory of two major oil companies, and the year - on - year increase or decrease rate of the inventory of two major oil companies, with data sources from Wind and Zhuochuang Information [7][14][15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information available in the provided content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical options market involves various sectors such as energy, polyolefins, polyesters, and alkali chemicals. It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3] - Each option variety is analyzed from aspects of underlying market conditions, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Option Underlying Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of multiple energy - chemical option underlying futures are presented, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2509) is 497, down 7 with a decline rate of 1.43%, trading volume of 14.76 million lots, and open interest of 3.16 million lots [4] 3.2 Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume and open interest PCR values and their changes of various option varieties are given. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.72, down 0.17; the open interest PCR is 0.56, down 0.05 [5] 3.3 Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of different option varieties are provided. For instance, the pressure level of crude oil is 550, and the support level is 500 [6] 3.4 Option Factor - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data of various option varieties are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and their changes. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 30.805%, and the weighted implied volatility is 34.99%, up 1.41% [7] 3.5 Strategy and Suggestions for Each Option Variety 3.5.1 Energy - related Options (Crude Oil, LPG) - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentals show an increase in US crude oil inventories. The market has been weakening and fluctuating. Implied volatility is near the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. It is recommended to construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] - **LPG**: Factory and port inventories are high. The market shows a short - term bearish trend. Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. Similar to crude oil, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [10] 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options (Methanol, Ethylene Glycol) - **Methanol**: Inventories of sample production enterprises have decreased. The market is under pressure and shows a weakening trend. Implied volatility is below the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. A short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are suggested [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The overall operating rate remains stable, but production profits are under pressure. The market shows a wide - range volatile trend. Implied volatility is below the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a sideways trend. A short - volatility strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [11] 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options (Polypropylene, PVC, etc.) - **Polypropylene**: The number of maintenance production lines has decreased, and production has increased. The market is under bearish pressure. Implied volatility is near the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. A spot long - hedging strategy is recommended [11] 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options (Rubber, Synthetic Rubber) - **Rubber**: The opening area and output in Hainan have decreased. The market shows a bearish downward trend. Implied volatility is near the average after a sharp rise, and the open interest PCR indicates a bearish trend. A short - neutral call + put option combination strategy is recommended [12] 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options (PX, PTA, etc.) - **PTA**: Factory inventories are accumulating, and the market is under pressure. Implied volatility is above the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weakening trend. A short - neutral call + put option combination strategy is recommended [13] 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options (Caustic Soda, Soda Ash) - **Caustic Soda**: The average utilization rate of production capacity has decreased slightly. The market shows a weakening and volatile trend. Implied volatility is at a relatively high level, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. A spot collar hedging strategy is recommended [14] - **Soda Ash**: Inventories are accumulating. The market shows a trend of rebounding after a sharp decline. Implied volatility is at a relatively high level, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. A short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [14] 3.5.7 Urea Options - The supply is slightly decreasing, and the demand is weak. The market shows a low - level volatile trend. Implied volatility is near the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. A short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [15] 3.6 Option Charts - Charts of various option varieties are provided, including price trend charts, trading volume and open interest charts, open interest distribution charts, PCR charts, implied volatility charts, historical volatility cone charts, and pressure - support level charts for each option variety such as crude oil, LPG, and methanol [17][37][57]

Report's Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current fundamental market of crude oil is healthy. With low inventories in Cushing, combined with hurricane expectations and Russia - related events, crude oil has upward momentum. However, the seasonal demand decline in mid - August will limit its upside, and a short - term target price of WTI at $70.4/barrel is given. It is recommended to go long at low prices and take profits, and to position for the Russian geopolitical expectations in September and the hurricane - induced supply disruption season when oil prices drop significantly [2]. - Methanol's valuation is still high, downstream demand is weak, and prices face pressure. It can be considered as a short - position variety within the sector [4]. - Urea's overall valuation is low, and the room for further decline is limited. It is advisable to pay attention to going long at low prices and wait for potential positive factors [6]. - For natural rubber, after a significant decline, the price rebounds. A neutral - to - bullish short - term trading strategy with quick entry and exit is recommended, and a long - short spread trading between RU2601 and RU2509 can be considered [10]. - PVC has a poor fundamental situation with strong supply, weak demand, and high valuation. It is recommended to wait and see [10]. - For benzene - ethylene, the BZN spread is expected to repair, and after the high - level port inventory is reduced, the price may follow the cost side to fluctuate upward [13]. - For polyethylene, the price in the short - term will be determined by the game between the cost side and the supply side. It is recommended to hold short positions [15]. - For polypropylene, the cost side will dominate the market, and the price in July is expected to fluctuate strongly following crude oil [16]. - For PX, it is recommended to pay attention to short - term long - position opportunities following crude oil at low prices [19]. - For PTA, it is recommended to pay attention to long - position opportunities following PX at low prices [20]. - For ethylene glycol, the short - term valuation has a downward pressure [21]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Quotes**: WTI main crude oil futures closed down $0.45, a 0.70% decline, at $63.82; Brent main crude oil futures closed down $0.55, an 0.82% decline, at $66.41; INE main crude oil futures closed down 4.90 yuan, a 0.97% decline, at 501 yuan [1]. - **Data**: Singapore ESG weekly oil product data showed that gasoline inventories increased by 0.26 million barrels to 13.01 million barrels, a 2.02% increase; diesel inventories increased by 0.22 million barrels to 8.67 million barrels, a 2.54% increase; fuel oil inventories increased by 1.65 million barrels to 26.32 million barrels, a 6.69% increase; total refined oil inventories increased by 2.12 million barrels to 48.00 million barrels, a 4.63% increase [1]. Methanol - **Market Quotes**: On August 7, the 09 contract fell 8 yuan/ton to 2388 yuan/ton, and the spot price fell 6 yuan/ton, with a basis of - 6 [4]. - **Analysis**: Domestic methanol production resumed its decline this week, but corporate profits remained high. Future supply is likely to increase marginally. Port inventories are increasing faster due to faster unloading and shutdown of port MTO units. Inland inventories are decreasing due to olefin procurement, with relatively low pressure [4]. Urea - **Market Quotes**: On August 7, the 09 contract fell 13 yuan/ton to 1737 yuan/ton, and the spot price remained unchanged, with a basis of + 42 [6]. - **Analysis**: Domestic urea production continued to decline, and corporate profits were still at a low level but are expected to bottom out and rebound. Overall supply is relatively abundant. Domestic agricultural demand is ending, and subsequent demand will mainly come from compound fertilizers and exports. Current domestic demand is weak, and inventory reduction is slow [6]. Rubber - **Market Quotes**: NR and RU rebounded and then fluctuated [8]. - **Analysis**: Bulls believe that weather and rubber forest conditions in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, may lead to rubber production cuts, and the price usually turns upward in the second half of the year. Bears think that macro - expectations are uncertain, demand is in the seasonal off - season, and the production cut may be less than expected. As of August 7, 2025, the operating rate of all - steel tires in Shandong was 60.98%, down 0.08 percentage points from last week but up 8.72 percentage points from the same period last year. The operating rate of semi - steel tires was 74.53%, down 0.10 percentage points from last week and 4.21 percentage points from the same period last year. Semi - steel tire factories have inventory pressure [9]. PVC - **Market Quotes**: The PVC09 contract fell 5 yuan to 5046 yuan, the spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 4910 (- 10) yuan/ton, the basis was - 136 (- 5) yuan/ton, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 126 (+ 12) yuan/ton [10]. - **Analysis**: The cost of calcium carbide increased, the overall operating rate of PVC was 76.8%, up 0.05%. The downstream operating rate was 42.1%, up 0.2%. Factory inventories were 34.5 (+ 1.2) million tons, and social inventories were 72.2 (+ 3.9) million tons. The overall situation is strong supply, weak demand, and high valuation. It is necessary to observe whether exports can reverse the domestic inventory accumulation pattern [10]. Benzene - Ethylene - **Market Quotes**: Spot and futures prices of benzene - ethylene rose, and the basis strengthened [12]. - **Analysis**: The macro - market sentiment is good, and there is still support on the cost side. The BZN spread is at a relatively low level compared to the same period, with a large upward repair space. The supply of pure benzene is still abundant, and the operating rate of benzene - ethylene continues to rise. Port inventories are decreasing significantly, and the short - term BZN spread is expected to repair [12][13]. Polyethylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of polyethylene fell [15]. - **Analysis**: The market is expecting favorable policies from the Chinese Ministry of Finance in the third quarter, and there is still cost support. The spot price remained unchanged, and the valuation has limited downward space. Trade inventories are at a high level and have a weak supporting effect on prices. In August, there is a large planned production capacity release. It is recommended to hold short positions [15]. Polypropylene - **Market Quotes**: The futures price of polypropylene fell [16]. - **Analysis**: The profit of Shandong refineries stopped falling and rebounded, and the operating rate is expected to gradually recover. The downstream operating rate is seasonally declining. In August, there is only a small planned production capacity release. Under the background of weak supply and demand, the cost side will dominate the market, and the price in July is expected to fluctuate strongly following crude oil [16]. PX - **Market Quotes**: The PX09 contract fell 38 yuan to 6756 yuan, and PX CFR fell 4 dollars to 840 dollars. The basis was 152 (- 1) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was 46 (- 4) yuan [18]. - **Analysis**: PX operating rates in China and Asia increased. Some PTA units had short - term maintenance, but PTA inventories are low, and the negative feedback pressure on PX is small. New PTA units are being put into production, and PX is expected to continue to reduce inventories. The current valuation is at a neutral level [18][19]. PTA - **Market Quotes**: The PTA09 contract fell 36 yuan to 4688 yuan, the East China spot price rose 20 yuan to 4690 yuan, the basis was - 20 (+ 1) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 38 (- 8) yuan [20]. - **Analysis**: The PTA operating rate increased. Downstream operating rates also increased slightly. Supply is expected to increase due to new unit launches, but demand from the polyester and terminal sectors is about to end the off - season. The inventory level is low, and the negative feedback pressure is small [20]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Quotes**: The EG09 contract fell 18 yuan to 4396 yuan, the East China spot price fell 5 yuan to 4486 yuan, the basis was 73 (- 7) yuan, and the 9 - 1 spread was - 34 (- 13) yuan [21]. - **Analysis**: The production of ethylene glycol decreased slightly. Downstream operating rates increased slightly. Import arrivals are expected to increase, and port inventories are expected to gradually increase. The current valuation is relatively high compared to the same period, and the fundamentals are expected to weaken [21].

Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Core Views - **Crude Oil**: Current oil price decline is driven by OPEC+ production increase, and supply-demand logic will dominate oil price trends in the short term. Suggest trading in a band, with support levels for WTI at [63, 64], Brent at [66, 67], and SC at [495, 505]. Consider capturing volatility contraction opportunities in the options market [2]. - **Pure Benzene**: In the short term, pure benzene is expected to fluctuate weakly. The BZ2603 contract should follow the trends of oil prices and styrene [5]. - **Styrene**: In the short term, styrene is expected to fluctuate weakly. Consider closing short positions in EB09 and look for opportunities to short at high prices [5]. - **Methanol**: MA09 is expected to accumulate inventory, while MA01 has seasonal demand and potential supply reduction from Iranian plants. Consider buying MA01 at low prices [30]. - **Caustic Soda**: The caustic soda market is in a weak state. It is expected that the number of warehouse receipts in the main production areas will increase in August. Consider holding short positions at high prices [40]. - **PVC**: The PVC market is under pressure, with increasing inventory and weak demand. Future prices are likely to continue to decline [40]. - **Polyolefins**: In August, there is pressure on inventory accumulation. However, there is potential for restocking in the seasonal peak season. Consider closing short positions at 7200 - 7300 and continue to hold LP01 [44]. - **Urea**: In the short term, the urea market is dominated by bullish sentiment. There is a game between positive factors such as the Indian tender and negative factors such as the off - peak agricultural demand [52]. - **Polyester Industry Chain**: PX, PTA, ethylene glycol, short - fiber, and bottle - chip markets are all affected by supply - demand relationships and oil prices. They are expected to fluctuate in certain ranges, and corresponding trading strategies are provided [56]. Summaries by Catalog Crude Oil - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 7, Brent was at $66.92, WTI at $64.41, and SC at 502.10 yuan/barrel. Some spreads such as Brent - WTI and EFS decreased, while others like WTI M1 - M3 and SC M1 - M3 increased [2]. - **EIA Data**: As of August 1, US crude oil production was 1328.4万桶/日, refinery utilization rate was 96.9%, and commercial crude oil inventory decreased by 302.9万桶 [60]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 6, the price of pure benzene and related products changed. For example, the pure benzene - naphtha spread increased by 4.9%. Styrene prices also had minor fluctuations [5]. - **Inventory and开工率**: Pure benzene and styrene inventories in Jiangsu ports decreased, and the开工 rates of related industries had different changes [5]. Methanol - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 6, MA2601 closed at 2503, MA2509 at 2396. The MA91 spread decreased by 7.00% [28]. - **Inventory and开工率**: Methanol enterprise inventory decreased by 9.50%, while port inventory increased by 14.48% [29]. Caustic Soda and PVC - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 6, the price of 32% liquid caustic soda in Shandong remained unchanged, and the price of PVC in East China increased slightly [35]. - **Supply and Demand**: The caustic soda industry's开工率 increased, while the PVC total开工率 decreased. The demand for caustic soda and PVC downstream industries was weak [38][39][40]. Polyolefins - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 6, L2601 closed at 7382, PP2601 at 7120. Some spreads such as L2509 - 2601 and PP2509 - 2601 changed [44]. - **Inventory and开工率**: PE and PP enterprise inventories increased, and the开工 rates of related devices decreased [44]. Urea - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 6, the price of urea in various regions increased slightly. The futures prices of different contracts decreased [52]. - **Supply and Demand**: Domestic urea daily production increased slightly, and factory inventory decreased by 3.24% [52]. Polyester Industry Chain - **Prices and Spreads**: On August 6, the prices of upstream raw materials such as crude oil and naphtha decreased, and the prices of downstream polyester products had different changes [56]. - **开工率**: The开工 rates of PX, PTA, and other industries had different degrees of change [56].

Report Information - Report Name: Polyolefin Daily Report [1] - Date: August 7, 2025 [2] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The futures market opened higher and fluctuated upwards, boosting market sentiment. Spot prices fluctuated slightly, and downstream buyers replenished stocks according to orders. However, the supply pressure continued, and new PE and PP production facilities were planned to be put into operation in the third quarter. The demand was weak and needed improvement, and the downstream operating load remained low overall. It was expected that the demand would gradually emerge from the off - season in the second half of the month, but the downstream enterprises mainly maintained a low - inventory strategy, and the driving force for active replenishment was limited. The policy - driven market led the polyolefins to follow, but the loose fundamental pattern would continue to restrict their upward space. After the digestion of the anti - involution sentiment, the polyolefins would return to a weak and volatile operation [6] Summary by Directory 1. Market Review and Outlook - **Futures Market**: The L2509 contract of linear low - density polyethylene (LLDPE) opened higher, fluctuated upwards during the session, and finally closed at 7,321 yuan/ton, up 33 yuan/ton (0.45%). The trading volume was 167,000 lots, and the open interest decreased by 10,020 to 291,496 lots. The PP main contract closed at 7,078 yuan/ton, up 12 yuan (0.17%), and the open interest decreased by 7,127 to 251,400 lots [6] - **Supply**: In the third quarter, new PE production facilities of Jilin Petrochemical, ExxonMobil Huizhou, and Guangxi Petrochemical were planned to be put into operation. The second - phase project of Ningbo Daxie with a total annual production capacity of 900,000 tons was expected to be launched, which would have a significant impact on the supply side [6] - **Demand**: The downstream operating load remained low overall. Although the operating rate of the agricultural film industry rebounded from a low level, the demand followed up slowly. The orders in the construction field were mediocre, and the operating rates of the pipe and plastic weaving industries were at historical lows in the same period. The demand for daily - use injection - molded products increased slightly month - on - month [6] 2. Industry News - **Inventory**: On August 6, 2025, the inventory level of major producers was 785,000 tons, a decrease of 20,000 tons (2.48%) from the previous working day. The inventory in the same period last year was 810,000 tons [7] - **PE Market**: The PE market prices partially increased. The LLDPE prices in North China were in the range of 7,170 - 7,450 yuan/ton, in East China 7,230 - 7,650 yuan/ton, and in South China 7,320 - 7,650 yuan/ton [7] - **Propylene Market**: The propylene market price in Shandong increased significantly. As of the 12 - o'clock closing, the reference price was 6,250 - 6,270 yuan/ton, an increase of 85 yuan/ton from the previous day. The temporary shutdown of some supply facilities boosted the operators' sentiment, and enterprises mainly raised their offers. The downstream followed up actively, the premium range of actual orders expanded, and the trading center shifted significantly upwards [7] - **PP Market**: The PP market was stable with a slight upward trend, and some prices increased by 20 - 30 yuan/ton. The mainstream prices of drawn PP in North China were in the range of 6,940 - 7,080 yuan/ton, in East China 7,000 - 7,130 yuan/ton, and in South China 6,960 - 7,150 yuan/ton [7] 3. Data Overview - The report presented multiple charts, including the LLDPE basis, PP basis, LLDPE - PP price spread, crude oil futures main - contract settlement price, inventory of two major oil companies, and the year - on - year increase or decrease rate of the two - oil inventory, with data sources from Wind and Zhuochuang Information [9][16][17]