1. Report Information - Report Title: Soda Ash and Glass Daily Report [1] - Report Date: September 30, 2025 [2] 2. Research Team - Energy and Chemical Research Team: Researchers include Li Jie (Crude Oil and Fuel Oil), Ren Junchi (PTA, MEG), Peng Haozhou (Urea, Industrial Silicon), Peng Jinglin (Polyolefins), Liu Youran (Pulp), Feng Zeren (Glass, Soda Ash) [4] 3. Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 4. Core Viewpoints - Soda ash industry: The short - term contradiction has been alleviated, but the fundamental driving force is still insufficient. The supply is still in surplus, and the oversupply situation has not been effectively improved. The disk price is expected to oscillate weakly, mainly driven by macro - market sentiment [8] - Glass industry: The fundamentals are in a weak balance. The disk price is driven by macro - market sentiment and will gradually return to the fundamental logic, and may oscillate weakly in the short term [10] 5. Summary by Directory 5.1 Soda Ash and Glass Market Review and Operation Suggestions 5.1.1 Soda Ash - **Market Data**: On September 29, the price of the main soda ash futures SA601 contract oscillated downward. The closing price was 1,273 yuan/ton, down 23 yuan/ton, a decline of 1.76%, and the daily position decreased by 51,954 lots [7] - **Fundamentals**: Supply is at a high level, with weekly production rising to 776,900 tons, the highest this year, a 4.19% month - on - month increase. There is no maintenance news, and production is expected to further increase. Demand is good, with total shipments reaching 881,000 tons, a 11.86% month - on - month increase. Downstream, the daily melting volume of float glass is stable at 160,200 tons, and that of photovoltaic glass is 88,700 tons, with a potential production increase in the future. The factory inventory has decreased to 1.6515 million tons [8] 5.1.2 Glass - **Market Data**: The prices of FG601 and FG603 contracts decreased on September 29. FG601 closed at 1,228 yuan/ton, down 29 yuan/ton, a 2.30% decline; FG603 closed at 1,286 yuan/ton, down 28 yuan/ton, a 2.13% decline [7] - **Fundamentals**: The production of float and photovoltaic glass is stable. The market was previously driven by the "anti - involution" sentiment, but without relevant policies, the sentiment cooled down. In mid - September, the "anti - involution" sentiment reignited, and the spot price increased slightly. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice to support the glass price [9][10] 5.2 Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts, including the price trends of active soda ash and glass contracts, soda ash weekly production, enterprise inventory, central China heavy soda market price, and flat glass production, with data sources from Wind and iFind [14][15][18]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided regarding the report industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market was fair, but prices continued to fluctuate weakly. The Politburo meeting determined the date of the Fourth Plenary Session, and the National Development and Reform Commission is actively promoting a new policy - based financial instrument worth 500 billion yuan, which boosted market sentiment. In the black - series market, trading volume declined slightly near the holiday, and the market remained cautious about holiday - period demand. Although there was a slight rebound in exports this week, the market remained in a weak oscillation. The demand for both hot - rolled coils and rebar was weak, showing prominent characteristics of a non - booming peak season. With the approach of the Fourth Plenary Session, the futures market will maintain a weakly oscillating pattern, and steel prices still face a risk of decline. Attention should be paid to the policy trends of the Fourth Plenary Session [2]. - For iron ore, short - term hot - metal production is expected to remain strong. After the end of steel mills' restocking, demand contradictions will mainly be reflected in the downstream. If the situation of finished products weakens after the holiday, ore prices may adjust downward. It is necessary to focus on downstream demand and inventory conditions after the holiday [5]. - For manganese silicon and ferrosilicon, in the current demand and supply environment, the market may first experience a downward adjustment to release bearish sentiment, and then prices may rise following the expectations of the "Fourth Plenary Session". Manganese silicon may follow the black - series market, and its price may be driven by potential disruptions in the manganese ore market. Ferrosilicon is also likely to follow the black - series market, with relatively low trading value [9][10]. - For industrial silicon, it is expected to oscillate in the short term. After the holiday, attention should be paid to whether there are improvements in the supply - demand structure. If production cuts occur in Southwest China during the dry season and downstream demand remains stable, the high - level inventory may decrease, and the valuation of far - month contracts may increase [14]. - For polysilicon, the current futures price has fallen below the spot price. There has been no progress in capacity integration and downstream price - passing, and the market lacks upward momentum. There is still pressure on the fundamentals, and attention should be paid to the maintenance of leading enterprises [16]. - For glass, the futures market showed wide - range oscillations. Terminal demand remained weak, and downstream purchasing was cautious. Some regions saw inventory reduction, while others faced inventory accumulation. It is advisable to take a slightly bullish view in the short term and focus on subsequent policy trends [19]. - For soda ash, the domestic market remained stable with minor oscillations. Production was generally stable, and demand was tepid. It is expected that the market will continue to oscillate in the short term with limited price fluctuations [21]. Summary by Category Steel (Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coils) Market Information - Rebar: The closing price of the main contract was 3097 yuan/ton, down 17 yuan/ton (- 0.54%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 2412 tons to 270238 tons, and the main - contract open interest decreased by 49906 lots to 1.926639 million lots. The Tianjin and Shanghai spot prices decreased by 0 and 20 yuan/ton respectively [1]. - Hot - rolled coils: The closing price of the main contract was 3289 yuan/ton, down 24 yuan/ton (- 0.72%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts remained unchanged at 28314 tons, and the main - contract open interest decreased by 6738 lots to 1.38447 million lots. The Le Cong and Shanghai spot prices decreased by 30 and 20 yuan/ton respectively [1]. Strategy Viewpoints - Near the holiday, trading volume declined slightly, and the market was cautious about holiday - period demand. Rebar production was basically the same as last week, pre - holiday apparent demand increased, and inventory pressure was marginally relieved. Hot - rolled coil production declined, apparent demand was moderate, and inventory slightly accumulated. Overall, demand for both was weak, and the market was in a weakly oscillating pattern. Steel prices still faced a risk of decline, and attention should be paid to the policy trends of the Fourth Plenary Session [2]. Iron Ore Market Information - The main contract (I2601) closed at 784.00 yuan/ton, down 0.76% (- 6.00 yuan), with an open - interest change of - 34937 lots to 474000 lots. The weighted open interest was 784200 lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 779 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 43.93 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 5.31% [4]. Strategy Viewpoints - Supply: Overseas iron - ore shipments remained stable at a high level. Australian shipments increased slightly, Brazilian shipments decreased slightly, and shipments from non - mainstream countries increased slightly. The near - term arrival volume decreased. - Demand: The average daily hot - metal production was 242.36 tons, up 1.34 tons. Steel mills' profitability declined further. - Inventory: Port inventory increased, and steel mills' imported - ore inventory increased significantly. Before the National Day, steel mills' restocking was almost over. - In the short term, hot - metal production is expected to remain strong. After restocking ends, demand contradictions will mainly be in the downstream. If finished - product conditions weaken after the holiday, ore prices may adjust downward. It is recommended to operate with light positions before the holiday and focus on downstream demand and inventory after the holiday [5]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon Market Information - Manganese silicon: The main contract (SM601) closed down 0.48% at 5820 yuan/ton. The Tianjin spot price was 5800 yuan/ton, with a basis of 170 yuan/ton. - Ferrosilicon: The main contract (SF511) closed down 0.88% at 5610 yuan/ton. The Tianjin spot price was 5800 yuan/ton, with a basis of 190 yuan/ton [8]. Strategy Viewpoints - The black - series market may first experience a downward adjustment to release bearish sentiment and then rise following the expectations of the "Fourth Plenary Session". Manganese silicon's fundamentals are not ideal, but low manganese - ore port inventory and relatively strong prices may drive its price if the black - series market strengthens. Ferrosilicon is likely to follow the black - series market, with relatively low trading value [9][10]. Industrial Silicon Market Information - The main contract (SI2511) closed at 8610 yuan/ton, down 3.91% (- 350 yuan). The weighted open - interest decreased by 39748 lots to 442464 lots. The spot prices of 553 and 421 in East China remained unchanged, with bases of 690 and 290 yuan/ton respectively [12]. Strategy Viewpoints - Before the holiday, some funds left the market, weakening the futures price. If production cuts occur in Southwest China during the dry season and downstream demand remains stable, the high - level inventory may decrease, and the valuation of far - month contracts may increase. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to supply - demand improvements after the holiday [13][14]. Polysilicon Market Information - The main contract (PS2511) closed at 51280 yuan/ton, down 0.36% (- 185 yuan). The weighted open - interest decreased by 10968 lots to 229306 lots. The average spot prices of N - type granular silicon, N - type dense material, and N - type re - feed material remained unchanged, with a basis of 1270 yuan/ton [15]. Strategy Viewpoints - The futures price has fallen below the spot price. There has been no progress in capacity integration and downstream price - passing, lacking upward momentum. There is still pressure on the fundamentals, and attention should be paid to the maintenance of leading enterprises [16]. Glass and Soda Ash Market Information - Glass: The main contract closed at 1228 yuan/ton, down 1.92% (- 24 yuan). The spot prices in North China and Central China remained unchanged. The weekly inventory of float - glass sample enterprises decreased by 1553000 cases (- 2.55%) to 59355000 cases. The top 20 long - position holders reduced their positions by 64705 lots, and the top 20 short - position holders reduced their positions by 43782 lots [18]. - Soda ash: The main contract closed at 1278 yuan/ton, down 1.16% (- 15 yuan). The spot price in Shahe decreased by 15 yuan. The weekly inventory of soda - ash sample enterprises decreased by 104100 tons (- 2.55%) to 1651500 tons. The top 20 long - position holders reduced their positions by 14607 lots, and the top 20 short - position holders reduced their positions by 24990 lots [20]. Strategy Viewpoints - Glass: The futures market oscillated widely. Terminal demand was weak, and downstream purchasing was cautious. Some regions saw inventory reduction, while others faced accumulation. It is advisable to take a slightly bullish view in the short term and focus on policy trends [19]. - Soda ash: The domestic market remained stable with minor oscillations. Production was generally stable, and demand was tepid. It is expected to continue oscillating in the short term with limited price fluctuations [21].

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with five other departments, has released a "Stabilization Growth Work Plan for the Construction Materials Industry (2025-2026)", which includes five key initiatives aimed at enhancing industry management, promoting technological innovation, expanding effective investment, stimulating consumer demand, and deepening international cooperation [4] - The plan emphasizes strict control over the production capacity of cement and glass, prohibiting new capacity for cement clinker and flat glass, and requiring capacity replacement plans for new and renovated projects [4] - The cement industry is entering its peak season, with demand showing signs of recovery, although growth remains limited. In August 2025, cement production was 148 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 6.2% [10][5] - The glass industry is experiencing a continuous decline in demand due to real estate impacts, but recent policy catalysts have led to price increases and inventory replenishment in the midstream sector [15][5] Summary by Sections Cement - The cement market is gradually entering the peak season, with overall demand recovering slowly. The construction sector's demand has not fully materialized due to weather disruptions and the pace of demand release [10] - The industry is expected to see a continuous decline in production capacity under the restriction policies, leading to a significant increase in capacity utilization [5] Glass - The glass industry is facing a sustained downward trend in demand due to real estate influences. However, recent policy changes have led to price increases and midstream inventory replenishment [15][5] - The majority of companies in the float glass sector have met environmental requirements, suggesting that the anti-involution policy will not lead to a blanket capacity clearance but will raise environmental standards and costs [5] Fiberglass - The fiberglass sector is experiencing a boom driven by demand from the AI industry, with low dielectric products seeing a significant increase in both volume and price [5] Consumer Building Materials - The profitability of the consumer building materials sector has reached a bottom, with no further downward price pressure. The sector is seeing a strong demand for price increases and profitability improvements, particularly in waterproofing, coatings, and gypsum board [6]

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Group 1 - The construction materials sector (CITIC) declined by 1.73% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index, which rose by 1.07%, resulting in a 2.8 percentage point lag behind the market [3][2] - Among the sub-sectors, the glass fiber and glass segments experienced smaller declines [3][2] - Notable individual stock performances included Xidamen (+9.8%), Shangfeng Cement (+8.1%), China Jushi (+7.5%), Fujian Cement (+7.4%), Yaopi B shares (+6.3%), and Zhongqi New Materials (+6.2%) [2][3] Group 2 - On September 24, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments jointly released the "Construction Materials Industry Stabilization Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)", addressing market demand issues and structural problems in the industry [3] - The plan emphasizes strict capacity control for cement and glass, promotes technological innovation, and encourages the digital transformation and green low-carbon upgrades of the industry [3] - Compared to the 2023-2024 stabilization plan, the new plan focuses more on resolving structural issues rather than merely emphasizing growth targets [3] Group 3 - The plan aims to enhance the application of green building materials and promote high-level international cooperation [3] - It also stresses the importance of matching supply and demand for high-end materials, including advanced ceramics and flexible glass products [3] - The report suggests focusing on traditional building materials such as cement (e.g., Huaxin Cement, Conch Cement, Shangfeng Cement) and glass (e.g., Qibin Group, Fuyao Glass, Yamaton) [3] Group 4 - Recommended stocks for the week include Xidamen, Zhongcai Technology, Honghe Technology, China Jushi, Huaxin Cement, Sankeshu, and Dongpeng Holdings [4] - The report highlights potential risks such as unexpected declines in infrastructure and real estate demand affecting cement and glass price trends [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a significant decline in glass futures prices, with the main contract closing at 1228.00 yuan/ton, down 2.31% [1] - The macroeconomic context includes a notification from multiple government departments regarding the "Construction Materials Industry Stabilization Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" [2] - On the fundamental side, there was no significant change in glass production lines last week, but the supply volume increased week-on-week due to the release of replenishment demand from downstream [2] Group 2 - Inventory levels for glass production companies were reported at 53.29 million heavy boxes, a decrease of 1.42 million heavy boxes week-on-week [2] - The market sentiment for glass prices has shown signs of retreat, with the "anti-involution" primarily driven by policy support, and future price movements will depend on upcoming fundamental data [2] - Short-term market expectations indicate a potential wide fluctuation in glass prices [2]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Macro - finance**: Long - term bullish on stock indices, recommended to buy on dips; neutral on treasury bonds, recommended to hold a wait - and - see stance [1][5] - **Black building materials**: Neutral on coking coal and rebar, recommended for range trading; bullish on glass, recommended to buy on dips [1][7][8] - **Non - ferrous metals**: Neutral on copper, recommended to trade cautiously before the holiday; bullish on aluminum, recommended to buy on dips; neutral on nickel, recommended to wait and see or short on rallies; neutral on tin, recommended for range trading; neutral on gold and silver, recommended for range trading [1][10][11][18][19] - **Energy and chemicals**: Neutral on PVC, caustic soda, styrene, rubber, urea, methanol, and polyolefin, recommended for range trading; recommended for shorting 01 contract and longing 05 contract in soda ash [1][20][21][23][25][26][27][29][31][32] - **Cotton textile industry chain**: Neutral on cotton and cotton yarn, recommended for range trading; neutral on PTA, recommended for narrow - range trading; bullish on apples, recommended for range - bound and upward trading; bearish on jujubes, recommended for range - bound and downward trading [1][33][34][35] - **Agriculture and livestock**: Bearish on pigs and eggs, recommended to short on rallies; neutral on corn, recommended for range trading; neutral on soybean meal, recommended for weak - range trading; bullish on oils, recommended for bottom - building and slight rebound trading [1][37][39][40][42][43] Core Views - Affected by the weakening of the external market and the pre - holiday effect, the A - share market is cautious, with significant structural differentiation. Stock indices are expected to oscillate in the short term and are bullish in the long term. Treasury bonds are recommended to be observed due to potential long - term downward pressure [5] - The black building materials market is mixed. The coal market is active, while rebar is affected by weak industry and strong macro factors. Glass is expected to be supported by demand in October and is recommended to be bought on dips [7][8] - Non - ferrous metals are affected by various factors such as supply disruptions and macro policies. Copper is expected to be high - range volatile, aluminum is recommended to be bought on dips, nickel is recommended to be shorted on rallies, and tin, gold, and silver are recommended for range trading [10][11][17][18][19] - In the energy and chemical sector, most products are expected to oscillate due to factors such as supply - demand imbalance, cost fluctuations, and policy uncertainties. Soda ash is recommended for a specific arbitrage strategy [20][21][23][25][26][27][29][31][32] - The cotton textile industry chain shows different trends. Cotton and cotton yarn are affected by supply - demand changes, PTA is affected by cost and supply - demand games, apples are expected to be strong, and jujubes are expected to be weak [33][34][35] - In the agriculture and livestock sector, pigs and eggs are under pressure due to supply - demand imbalances. Corn is expected to oscillate, soybean meal is expected to be weak, and oils are expected to rebound slightly [37][39][40][42][43] Summaries by Categories Macro Finance - **Stock Indices**: In the short term, the A - share market is affected by external and pre - holiday factors, with active large - tech sectors and weak small - cap stocks. In the long term, it is bullish, and buying on dips is recommended [5] - **Treasury Bonds**: Although the bond market rebounded on Friday, the long - term downward pressure remains. It is recommended to observe and pay attention to the end - of - month data [5] Black Building Materials - **Coking Coal**: The coal market is active due to factors such as production reduction and price increases. It is recommended for range trading [7] - **Rebar**: The futures price dropped last Friday. It is currently undervalued, but the demand is weak. It is recommended to observe or conduct short - term trading before the holiday [7] - **Glass**: The spot price increased, and the inventory decreased. It is expected to be supported by demand in October. Buying on dips is recommended [8] Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Affected by the mine accident in Grasberg, the copper price is expected to be high - range volatile. It is recommended to trade cautiously before the holiday [10][11] - **Aluminum**: The alumina price is under pressure, while the electrolytic aluminum demand is in the peak season. Buying on dips is recommended [12][13] - **Nickel**: The nickel supply is in an oversupply situation in the long term. Shorting on rallies is recommended [17] - **Tin**: The tin supply is tight, and the downstream consumption is recovering. Range trading is recommended [18] - **Gold and Silver**: Affected by the US economic data and Fed policy expectations, range trading is recommended [18][19] Energy and Chemicals - **PVC**: The supply is high, and the demand is weak. It is expected to oscillate in the short term, and the 01 contract is recommended to focus on the 4850 - 5050 range [20][21][22] - **Caustic Soda**: The supply and demand are in a balanced state. It is expected to oscillate, and the 01 contract is recommended to focus on the 2450 - 2650 range [22][23] - **Styrene**: The supply is sufficient, and the demand is limited. It is expected to be weak - range volatile, and the 6700 - 7100 range is recommended [25] - **Rubber**: The downstream tire factory's pre - holiday replenishment is completed. It is expected to oscillate weakly, and the 15500 level is recommended as the support [25] - **Urea**: The supply increases, and the demand is scattered. It is recommended to focus on the 01 contract's 1600 - 1630 support [26][27] - **Methanol**: The supply recovers, and the demand increases. It is expected to be strong - range volatile, and the 2330 - 2450 range is recommended [27] - **Polyolefin**: The demand recovers, and the supply increases slightly. It is expected to oscillate in the range, and the LL and PP contracts are recommended to focus on the 7200 - 7500 and 6900 - 7200 ranges respectively [28][29] - **Soda Ash**: It is recommended to short the 01 contract and long the 05 contract due to the expected supply increase [31][32] Cotton Textile Industry Chain - **Cotton and Cotton Yarn**: The global supply and demand are adjusted, and the future price may face pressure. Range trading is recommended [33] - **PTA**: Affected by oil prices and supply - demand, it is expected to be narrow - range volatile [33][34] - **Apples**: The price of early - maturing apples is firm, and it is expected to be strong - range volatile [34] - **Jujubes**: The market is light, and it is expected to rebound in a range [35] Agriculture and Livestock - **Pigs**: The supply is large, and the price is under pressure. Shorting on rallies is recommended, and attention should be paid to the 05 - 03 arbitrage [37][38] - **Eggs**: The short - term price is under pressure, and shorting on rallies is recommended. The 12 and 01 contracts are recommended to be observed [39] - **Corn**: The new crop supply eases the tight supply situation. A short - selling strategy is recommended, and attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 reverse arbitrage [40][41] - **Soybean Meal**: The supply is sufficient, and the price is expected to be weak - range volatile. Holding long positions on dips is recommended [42] - **Oils**: The palm oil and soybean oil fundamentals have some support, and the rapeseed oil supply has a gap. It is expected to rebound slightly, and attention should be paid to the arbitrage opportunities [43][44][45][46][47][48]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints - The overall atmosphere in the commodity market was weak last Friday, and the prices of finished steel products continued to fluctuate weakly. The steel prices still face a risk of decline from a fundamental perspective, and attention should be paid to the policy trends of the Fourth Plenary Session [2]. - For iron ore, the short - term hot metal production is strong. After the steel mills' replenishment is completed, if the finished product situation weakens after the holiday, the ore price may adjust downward. It is recommended to operate with a light position before the holiday and pay attention to downstream demand and inventory after the holiday [4]. - The price of the black sector may first decline to release the bearish sentiment in the market and then rise with the expectation of the "Fourth Plenary Session". Although the decline may not be deep, the market may trade on the expectations of the "15th Five - Year Plan". In the long - term, the black sector may gradually become more cost - effective for long positions [7]. - Industrial silicon is expected to be volatile in the short term, and attention should be paid to whether the supply - demand structure improves after the holiday [12]. - Polysilicon prices may have a short - term risk of phased decline, and attention should be paid to the support levels of the main contract price and policy changes [14]. - Glass is recommended to be viewed with a slightly bullish bias in the short term, and attention should be paid to subsequent policy directions [17]. - The domestic soda ash market is expected to continue the volatile consolidation pattern in the short term, with limited price fluctuations [19]. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel Products Rebar - **Market Quotes**: The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3114 yuan/ton, down 53 yuan/ton (-1.67%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 272,650 tons, a net increase of 1228 tons. The position of the main contract was 1.976545 million lots, an increase of 106,096 lots. In the spot market, the aggregated price in Tianjin was 3220 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton; in Shanghai, it was 3260 yuan/ton, a decrease of 30 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The rebar production was basically the same as last week, the pre - holiday apparent demand increased, and the inventory pressure was marginally relieved. However, the overall demand was weak, and the steel price still faced a risk of decline [2]. Hot - Rolled Coil - **Market Quotes**: The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3313 yuan/ton, down 45 yuan/ton (-1.34%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts were 28,314 tons, a decrease of 890 tons. The position of the main contract was 1.391208 million lots, an increase of 21,492 lots. In the spot market, the aggregated price in Lecong was 3350 yuan/ton, a decrease of 20 yuan/ton; in Shanghai, it was 3370 yuan/ton, a decrease of 30 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The hot - rolled coil production declined, the apparent demand was neutral, and the inventory increased slightly. The demand was weak, and the market was in a weak volatile state [2]. Iron Ore - **Market Quotes**: The main contract (I2601) of iron ore closed at 790.00 yuan/ton, with a change of -1.92% (-15.50). The position changed by -20,811 lots to 508,900 lots. The weighted position was 830,300 lots. The spot price of PB fines at Qingdao Port was 785 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 44.54 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 5.34% [3]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The overseas iron ore shipments decreased in the latest period. The short - term hot metal production was strong, but the steel mills' profitability declined. The port inventory increased, and the steel mills' replenishment was nearly completed. If the finished product situation weakens after the holiday, the ore price may adjust downward [4]. Ferroalloys Manganese Silicon - **Market Quotes**: On September 26, the main contract (SM601) of manganese silicon dropped significantly, closing down 1.52% at 5834 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5800 yuan/ton, with a premium of 142 yuan/ton over the futures. Last week, the manganese silicon price fluctuated downward, with a weekly decline of 108 yuan/ton or -1.81%. It is recommended to pay attention to the resistance around 6000 yuan/ton and the support around 5600 yuan/ton [6]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The fundamentals of manganese silicon are not ideal due to high supply and weak demand in the building materials sector. If the black sector strengthens, pay attention to potential disturbances from the manganese ore end [8]. Ferrosilicon - **Market Quotes**: The main contract (SF511) of ferrosilicon closed down 2.18% at 5660 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5800 yuan/ton, with a premium of 140 yuan/ton over the futures. Last week, the ferrosilicon price fluctuated downward, with a weekly decline of 90 yuan/ton or -1.57%. It is recommended to pay attention to the resistance around 5800 yuan/ton and the support around 5400 yuan/ton [6]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: There are no obvious contradictions and drivers in the supply - demand fundamentals of ferrosilicon, and it is likely to follow the trend of the black sector [8]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon Industrial Silicon - **Market Quotes**: The closing price of the main contract (SI2511) of industrial silicon was 8960 yuan/ton, down 1.05% (-95). The weighted contract position changed by -17,816 lots to 482,212 lots. The spot price of 553 in East China was 9300 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous period, with a basis of 340 yuan/ton; the spot price of 421 was 9700 yuan/ton, unchanged, with a basis of -60 yuan/ton [10]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The price of industrial silicon fluctuated downward on Friday. The supply and demand have not changed significantly in the short term. It is expected to be volatile in the short term, and attention should be paid to the improvement of the supply - demand structure after the holiday [11][12]. Polysilicon - **Market Quotes**: The closing price of the main contract (PS2511) of polysilicon was 51,465 yuan/ton, up 0.19% (+100). The weighted contract position changed by -1661 lots to 240,274 lots. The average spot price of N - type granular silicon was 50.5 yuan/kg, the average price of N - type dense material was 51.05 yuan/kg, and the average price of N - type re - feed material was 52.55 yuan/kg, all unchanged from the previous period. The basis was 1085 yuan/ton [13]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The current futures price is at a discount to the spot price. There is no significant progress in capacity integration and downstream price transmission. There is a short - term risk of phased decline in prices, and attention should be paid to support levels and policy changes [14]. Glass and Soda Ash Glass - **Market Quotes**: On Friday afternoon at 15:00, the main contract of glass closed at 1252 yuan/ton, down 1.42% (-18). The price of large - sized glass in North China was 1220 yuan, up 10 yuan from the previous day; the price in Central China was 1220 yuan, up 20 yuan. The weekly inventory of float glass sample enterprises was 59.355 million cases, a decrease of 1.553 million cases (-2.55%). The top 20 long - position holders reduced their positions by 30,926 lots, and the top 20 short - position holders reduced their positions by 19,222 lots [16]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The glass futures market showed a wide - range volatile pattern. The terminal demand was weak, and the supply was abundant. The inventory performance varied by region. It is recommended to view it with a slightly bullish bias in the short term and pay attention to subsequent policies [17]. Soda Ash - **Market Quotes**: On Friday afternoon at 15:00, the main contract of soda ash closed at 1293 yuan/ton, down 1.67% (-22). The price of heavy soda ash in Shahe was 1203 yuan, down 22 yuan from the previous day. The weekly inventory of soda ash sample enterprises was 1.6515 million tons, a decrease of 104,100 tons (-2.55%), including a decrease of 83,700 tons in heavy soda ash inventory and a decrease of 20,400 tons in light soda ash inventory. The top 20 long - position holders reduced their positions by 9095 lots, and the top 20 short - position holders increased their positions by 1242 lots [18]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The domestic soda ash market was generally stable with slight fluctuations. The production was stable, and the demand was weak. It is expected to continue the volatile consolidation pattern in the short term [19].

Core Viewpoint - The investment outlook is optimistic for cyclical sectors, particularly in non-ferrous metals, driven by multiple factors including global capital expenditure cycles, manufacturing recovery, monetary policy shifts, and improved domestic macroeconomic expectations [1][3]. Group 1: Non-Ferrous Metals Sector - The non-ferrous metals sector has shown strong performance, with leading companies' stock prices doubling, but there is a mismatch between current valuations and fundamentals [2][3]. - The core logic for non-ferrous metals includes their role as globally priced commodities, entering a long-term supply-tight price upcycle due to sustained demand and supply constraints [3]. - Factors such as ongoing global manufacturing investment cycles, strategic metal resource demand, and monetary expansion are expected to drive further demand for non-ferrous metals [3]. Group 2: Strategic Asset Allocation - The investment strategy emphasizes a strategic allocation to cyclical assets, focusing on sectors with strong demand-side logic [4]. - The first tier of allocation includes industrial metals, minor metals, and precious metals, with copper and aluminum highlighted for their robust long-term demand and profitability [5]. - The second tier focuses on traditional midstream cyclical leaders like chemicals, steel, coal, and financial sectors, which have low valuations and maintain decent return on equity [6]. - The third tier includes post-cyclical sectors such as general machinery and real estate, which may require time to realize their potential as the macroeconomic cycle progresses [6].

Summary of the Soda Ash Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The soda ash industry experienced a total production increase of 1.8% year-on-year to 28.19 million tons in the first three quarters of 2025, but the capacity utilization rate decreased by 100 basis points to nearly 25% [1][2] - Heavy soda ash production decreased by 10.6% year-on-year, while light soda ash production increased by 6%, indicating structural changes in the market [1][2] Key Insights and Arguments - The real estate market downturn significantly impacted flat glass demand, leading to an 18% decrease in photovoltaic glass production in 2025, although light soda ash demand grew by 10% [1][4] - Exports of soda ash surged, with a year-on-year increase of over 100% from January to July, while imports nearly stagnated, resulting in an estimated total import-export volume of about 2 million tons for the year [1][5] - The production methods of ammonia soda and joint soda are facing losses, while natural soda still has profit margins [1][6] - The photovoltaic industry is expected to generate over 700,000 tons of additional soda ash demand annually, with policies likely to prevent raw material price increases [1][7] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The soda ash market is currently under significant supply pressure, despite a reduction in heavy soda ash production and an increase in light soda ash production [3] - The overall demand for flat glass has seen a notable decline, with a 6.6% drop in demand in the first nine months of the year [3][8] - The cumulative glass production in 2025 is expected to decrease by 8%, but monthly production has exceeded the previous year's levels since September, leading to inventory accumulation [8][10] Future Projections - By the end of 2026, new soda ash capacity is projected to reach 6.3 million tons, bringing total capacity to over 47 million tons, indicating significant supply pressure ahead [1][9] - The top five companies in the industry hold a market concentration of 42%, suggesting increased competition [9] Profitability and Cost Structure - Current losses for ammonia soda production are approximately 300 RMB/ton, while joint soda production faces a loss of 100 RMB/ton [6][13] - Natural soda production remains profitable, with a selling price of approximately 900-1,000 RMB/ton against a cost of 700 RMB/ton, yielding a profit of over 200 RMB/ton [6][13] - The production costs for ammonia soda and joint soda differ, with ammonia soda being more cost-effective due to lower raw material prices [13] Inventory and Market Balance - The soda ash market is currently in a state of oversupply, with an excess of 1.39 million tons in 2025, despite an increase in exports to 1.9 million tons [18][28] - The forecast for 2026 indicates a potential supply-demand gap of 4.5 million tons, necessitating production cuts to achieve market balance [19][28] Conclusion - The outlook for the soda ash and glass markets is not optimistic, with a need for supply clearing to restore market balance [20] - The industry faces challenges from high inventory levels and the need for production adjustments to cope with declining demand, particularly from the real estate sector [25][28]