1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - All three industries (cotton, sugar, and pulp) are rated as neutral [2][5][7] 2. Core Views of the Report - The global cotton market's supply - demand pattern is expected to be loose in the new year, with short - term external markets under pressure and long - term attention on US cotton production and export. In China, short - term cotton price upward space is limited, but long - term prospects are optimistic due to low initial inventory and consumption resilience [2] - The global sugar market in the 25/26 season may be in a bear cycle. Brazilian sugar production may decline in the short term, but long - term rebound is restricted. In China, short - term sugar price rebound space is limited, and the lower space is also restricted [4][5] - The pulp market has a supply - demand imbalance with loose supply and weak demand. The pulp price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation, and attention should be paid to the actual demand in the peak season [6][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Cotton Market News and Key Data - Futures: Cotton 2601 contract closed at 13,600 yuan/ton yesterday, down 20 yuan/ton (-0.15%) from the previous day. Spot: 3128B cotton in Xinjiang factory price was 14,658 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan/ton; national average price was 14,843 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan/ton [1] - India's cotton production is expected to increase to 530 - 570 million tons, and new cotton arrivals are increasing [1] Market Analysis - Internationally, the global cotton market supply - demand will be loose, with short - term external markets under pressure. Domestically, old - season cotton inventory is low, but new cotton supply is increasing. Short - term cotton price upward space is limited, and long - term prospects are optimistic [2] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. Short - term, the cotton price may test the previous low, and long - term, it can be optimistically viewed after the seasonal pressure [2] Sugar Market News and Key Data - Futures: Sugar 2601 contract closed at 5472 yuan/ton yesterday, down 22 yuan/ton (-0.40%) from the previous day. Spot: Sugar price in Nanning, Guangxi was 5750 yuan/ton; in Kunming, Yunnan was 5720 yuan/ton [3] - Brazil's central - southern region in the first half of October crushed 34.037 million tons of sugarcane, up 0.3% year - on - year, and produced 2.484 million tons of sugar, up 1.25% year - on - year [3] Market Analysis - Internationally, Brazilian sugar production may decline in the short term, but long - term rebound is restricted. In China, short - term sugar price rebound space is limited, and the lower space is also restricted [4][5] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. Pay attention to whether 5400 can form a phased support [5] Pulp Market News and Key Data - Futures: Pulp 2601 contract closed at 5224 yuan/ton yesterday, down 18 yuan/ton (-0.34%) from the previous day. Spot: Chilean Silver Star softwood pulp in Shandong was 5500 yuan/ton; Russian softwood pulp was 4990 yuan/ton [5] - Imported wood pulp spot market prices were basically stable, with only individual fluctuations [6] Market Analysis - Supply is loose, with overseas production reduction plans having limited impact and domestic imports increasing. Demand is weak both globally and in China, with low paper mill operating rates and over - capacity in the paper industry [6] Strategy - Adopt a neutral strategy. The pulp price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation, and attention should be paid to the actual demand in the peak season [7]

Group 1: Report Core View - The pulp fundamentals have not improved significantly, but there is a potential shortage of delivery resources for SP2601. The futures price may be priced based on Russian needles and high - quality softwood pulp. The 12 - 1 reverse spread strategy is maintained [10] - Current paper product demand remains stable, and paper product prices have not rebounded significantly. The positive impact of the "Golden September and Silver October" on the pulp demand side has not been reflected [10] Group 2: Price Data Futures and Spot Prices - On October 29, 2025, the price of SP2601 was 5242, with a daily increase of 0.31% and a weekly increase of 0.42%; SP2511 was 4836, with a daily increase of 0.17% and a weekly decrease of 0.37%; SP2605 was 5276, with a daily and weekly increase of 0.11%. The spot price of softwood pulp Silver Star was 5500, unchanged; Russian Needle was 5100, unchanged; hardwood pulp Goldfish was 4250, unchanged [5] Outer - Disk Quotes and Import Costs - In terms of outer - disk quotes in dollars, the price of Chilean Silver Star was 680, down 2.86% from the previous period; Brazilian Goldfish was 530, up 3.92%; Chilean Venus was 590, unchanged. In terms of import costs, Chilean Silver Star was 5559, down 2.83%; Brazilian Goldfish was 4344, up 3.87%; Chilean Venus was 4830, unchanged [5] Group 3: Fundamental Data Supply - In September 2025, the import volume of softwood pulp was 69.1 tons, a month - on - month increase of 12.54%, and the import volume of hardwood pulp was 135.6 tons, a month - on - month increase of 7.79%. The pulp shipment volume to China in August 2025 was 162 tons, a month - on - month increase of 4.50% [5] - Regarding domestic production, the domestic production of hardwood pulp and chemi - mechanical pulp in the week of October 23, 2025, was 23.5 tons and 23.6 tons respectively [5] Inventory - As of October 23, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 205.5 tons, a decrease of 1.9 tons from the previous period, a month - on - month decrease of 0.9%. The futures delivery warehouse inventory on the same day was 22.6 tons [5][10] Demand - The production of major paper products such as offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard has shown certain fluctuations recently, but overall, the demand for paper products has remained stable [5] Group 4: Valuation Data Basis - On October 29, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 264, with a quantile level of 0.913; the Silver Star basis was 664, with a quantile level of 0.89 [5] Import Profit - On October 29, 2025, the import profit of softwood pulp Silver Star was - 59, with a quantile level of 0.512; the import profit of hardwood pulp Goldfish was - 94, with a quantile level of 0.556 [5]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The pulp fundamentals have not improved significantly, but there is a potential shortage of delivery resources for the 2026 domestic needle pulp, and the futures price may be priced based on the Russian needle pulp and high - quality coniferous pulp; maintain the 12 - 1 reverse spread strategy [10] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures and Spot Prices - On October 28, 2025, the futures prices of SP2601, SP2511, and SP2605 were 5226, 4828, and 5270 respectively, with day - on - day changes of - 0.61%, - 0.17%, and - 0.53%, and week - on - week changes of 1.08%, - 0.62%, and 0.84% [5] - The spot prices of coniferous pulp silver star, Russian needle, and broad - leaf pulp Jinge were 2500, 5100, and 4250 respectively, with no day - on - day or week - on - week changes [5] Outer - Disk Quotes and Import Costs - Outer - disk quotes: The quotes of Chilean silver star, Japanese golden, and Chilean Venus were 680, 530, and 590 dollars respectively, with month - on - month changes of - 2.86%, 3.92%, and 0.00% [5] - Import costs: The import costs of Brazilian goldfish and Chilean Venus were 4344 and 4830 respectively, with month - on - month changes of 3.87% and 0.00% [5] Supply - Side Data - In September 2025, the import volumes of coniferous pulp and broad - leaf pulp were 69.1 and 135.6 tons respectively, with month - on - month changes of 12.54% and 7.79% [5] - The pulp shipment volume to China in August 2025 was 162 tons, with a 4.50% increase [5] - The domestic production of broad - leaf pulp and chemimechanical pulp in different weeks from August 28 to October 23, 2025, showed certain fluctuations [5] Inventory Data - As of October 23, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 205.5 tons, with a 0.9% decrease compared to the previous period, showing a narrow - range de - stocking trend [5][10] - The inventory in the futures delivery warehouse also showed a certain change trend from August 28 to October 23, 2025 [5] Demand - Side Data - The production volumes of double - offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard from August 28 to October 23, 2025, showed certain fluctuations [5] Valuation Data - On October 28, 2025, the Russian needle pulp basis was 272 with a quantile level of 0.917, and the silver star pulp basis was 672 with a quantile level of 0.892 [5] - The import profits of coniferous pulp silver star and broad - leaf pulp goldfish were - 59 and - 94 respectively, with quantile levels of 0.512 and 0.556 [5] Market Situation - On the supply side, Chile's Arauco company's October coniferous pulp silver star offer was 680 dollars/ton, a decrease of 20 dollars/ton; the broad - leaf pulp star offer was 540 dollars/ton, remaining unchanged [5] - On the demand side, the current demand for paper products is basically stable, the paper product prices have not rebounded significantly, and the positive impact of the "Golden September and Silver October" on the pulp demand side has not been reflected [10]

Group 1: Report Information - Report title: Pulp Daily Report [1] - Report date: October 29, 2025 [2] - Research team: Energy and Chemical Research Team [3] Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided Group 3: Core View - The pulp market is in a low - level wide - range oscillation, waiting for the boost of peak - season demand. The downstream paper market shows a differentiated performance, and the demand side of the pulp market has a gentle increase, with the traditional peak season starting slowly [7] Group 4: Summary by Directory 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - Pulp futures contract 01: The previous settlement price was 5238 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 5226 yuan/ton, a decline of 0.23% [7] - Shandong wood pulp market: The intended transaction price range of softwood pulp was 4830 - 6500 yuan/ton, remaining stable. The price of Shandong Yinxing was 5500 yuan/ton [7] - Arauco's October offer: Softwood pulp Yinxing was 680 US dollars/ton, a decrease of 20 US dollars/ton from last month; unbleached pulp Jinxing was 590 US dollars/ton, unchanged from last month; hardwood pulp Mingxing was 540 US dollars/ton, unchanged from last month [7] - European wood pulp inventory in September: 722,300 tons, a month - on - month increase of 3% and a year - on - year increase of 16.1% [7] - European wood pulp consumption in September: 813,200 tons, a month - on - month increase of 16.3% and a year - on - year decrease of 1.6% [7] - Main regional and port pulp inventory as of October 23, 2025: 1,958,000 tons, a 1.23% increase from last week [7] - Downstream paper market: The performance of downstream base paper was still differentiated, the demand side of the pulp market increased gently, and the traditional peak season started slowly. The social demand for offset paper was average, and the market was generally concerned about the publishing tender situation, with limited demand improvement at present. The cumulative year - on - year decline in the total profit of the papermaking and paper products industry continued to narrow in September [7] 2. Industry News - From January to September 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China was 5.3732 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.2% [8] - From January to September 2025, the operating income of the papermaking and paper products industry was 1.03757 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 2.1%; the operating cost was 916.95 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 2.1%; the total profit was 27.12 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 15.6% [8] 3. Data Overview - Multiple data charts are presented, including import softwood pulp spot price in Shandong, pulp futures price, pulp spot - futures price difference, needle - broadleaf price difference, inter - period price difference, warehouse receipt volume, domestic main port pulp inventory, European main port wood pulp inventory, paper price and price difference, and USD - CNY exchange rate [14][16][18][20][26][28]

Group 1: Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of pulp have not improved significantly, but there is a potential shortage of delivery resources for the 2026 needle pulp contract, and the futures price may be priced based on Russian needle pulp and high - quality softwood pulp. The 12 - 1 reverse spread strategy is maintained [11] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On October 27, 2025, SP2601 was 5258 with a daily increase of 0.34% and a weekly increase of 1.98%; SP2511 was 4836 with a daily decrease of 0.33% and a weekly decrease of 0.04%; SP2605 was 5298 with a daily increase of 0.38% and a weekly increase of 1.65% [6] - **Spot Prices**: On October 27, 2025, the price of softwood pulp Silver Star was 5500 with no daily or weekly change; Russian needle pulp was 5100 with no change; hardwood pulp Goldfish was 4250 with no change [6] - **Outer - disk Quotes**: In October 2025, the outer - disk quote of Chilean Silver Star was 680 dollars/ton, a 2.86% decrease from the previous period; the quote of a certain product type was 530 dollars/ton, a 3.92% increase; Chilean Venus was 590 dollars/ton, unchanged [6] - **Import Costs**: In October 2025, the import cost of Brazilian Goldfish was 4344, a 3.87% increase from the previous period; Chilean Silver Star was 5559, a 2.83% decrease; Chilean Venus was 4830, unchanged [6] Pulp Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In September 2025, the import volume of softwood pulp was 69.1 tons, a 12.54% increase from August; the import volume of hardwood pulp was 135.6 tons, a 7.79% increase. The pulp shipment volume to China in August was 162, a 4.50% increase [6] - **Production**: The domestic production of hardwood pulp and chemimechanical pulp showed fluctuations from August 28 to October 23, 2025 [6] - **Inventory**: As of October 23, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 205.5 tons, a 0.9% decrease from the previous period; the futures delivery warehouse inventory was 22.6 tons [6][11] - **Demand**: The production of finished paper such as offset paper, coated paper, tissue paper, and white cardboard showed certain fluctuations from August 28 to October 23, 2025 [6] Pulp Valuation Data - **Basis**: On October 27, 2025, the basis of Russian needle pulp was 264 with a quantile level of 0.913; the basis of Silver Star was 664 with a quantile level of 0.89 [6] - **Import Profit**: On October 27, 2025, the import profit of softwood pulp Silver Star was - 59 with a quantile level of 0.512; the import profit of hardwood pulp Goldfish was - 94 with a quantile level of 0.556 [6] Market Situation - **Supply - side**: Chilean Arauco's October softwood pulp quote decreased by 20 dollars/ton to 680 dollars/ton, and the hardwood pulp Star quote remained at 540 dollars/ton. The quote of natural pulp Venus was 590 dollars/ton, unchanged [6][11] - **Demand - side**: The current demand for paper products has remained basically stable, paper product prices have not rebounded significantly, and the positive impact of the "Golden September and Silver October" on the pulp demand side has not been reflected [11] - **Inventory - side**: As of October 23, 2025, the inventory of mainstream ports in China showed a narrow - range destocking trend [11]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided on the report industry investment rating 2. Core Views - The current demand for paper products remains at a stable level, with no obvious rebound in paper prices, and the positive impact of the "Golden September and Silver October" period on the pulp demand side has not been reflected [5][10] - The fundamentals of pulp have not improved significantly, but there is a potential shortage of delivery resources for Ural pulp in 2026, and the futures market may be priced based on Ural pulp and high - quality softwood pulp. The 12 - 1 reverse spread strategy is maintained [10] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Pulp Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On October 24, 2025, SP2601 was 5240, down 0.19% day - on - day and up 2.30% week - on - week; SP2511 was 4852, down 0.21% day - on - day and down 0.08% week - on - week; SP2605 was 5278, down 0.23% day - on - day and up 1.81% week - on - week [5] - **Spot Prices**: On October 24, 2025, the spot price of softwood pulp Silver Star was 5500, unchanged day - on - day and week - on - week; Russian Needle was 5100, unchanged day - on - day and up 2.00% week - on - week; hardwood pulp Goldfish was 4250, unchanged day - on - day and week - on - week [5] - **Foreign Quotes**: The foreign quote for Chilean Silver Star was 680 dollars/ton, down 20 dollars/ton from the previous period, a decrease of 2.86%; Brazilian Goldfish was 530 dollars/ton, up 20 dollars/ton from the previous period, an increase of 3.92%; Chilean Venus was 590 dollars/ton, unchanged [5] - **Import Costs**: The import cost of Chilean Silver Star was 5559, down 2.83% month - on - month; Brazilian Goldfish was 4344, up 3.87% month - on - month; Chilean Venus was 4830, unchanged [5] 3.2 Pulp Fundamental Data - **Import Volume**: In September 2025, the import volume of softwood pulp was 69.1 tons, up 12.54% month - on - month; hardwood pulp was 135.6 tons, up 7.79% month - on - month [5] - **Domestic Production**: On October 23, 2025, the domestic production of hardwood pulp was 23.5 tons; chemimechanical pulp was 23.6 tons [5] - **Inventory**: As of October 23, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 205.5 tons, a decrease of 1.9 tons from the previous period, a 0.9% decrease; the futures delivery warehouse inventory was 22.6 tons [5][10] - **Demand**: On October 23, 2025, the production of offset paper was 20.70 tons; coated paper was 8.50 tons; tissue paper was 28.46 tons; white cardboard was 36.00 tons [5] 3.3 Pulp Valuation Data - **Basis**: On October 24, 2025, the Russian Needle basis was 248, with a quantile level of 0.912; Silver Star basis was 648, with a quantile level of 0.879 [5] - **Import Profit**: On October 24, 2025, the import profit of softwood pulp Silver Star was - 59, with a quantile level of 0.511; hardwood pulp Goldfish was - 94, with a quantile level of 0.556 [5]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Ratings - **Black Industry**: Iron ore, coal coke, and rolled steel are rated as "Oscillating"; glass and soda ash are rated as "Adjusting" [2] - **Financial Industry**: Shanghai 50, CSI 300, and 2-year, 5-year treasury bonds are rated as "Oscillating"; CSI 500 and CSI 1000 are rated as "Rebounding"; 10-year treasury bond is rated as "Upward"; gold and silver are rated as "High-level Oscillating" [2][3][4] - **Light Industry**: Logs are rated as "Treated Bullishly"; pulp is rated as "Bottom Consolidation"; offset paper is rated as "Weak Oscillation" [5] - **Oil and Fats**: Soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil are rated as "Wide-range Oscillation" [5] - **Feedstuffs**: Soybean meal, rapeseed meal, soybean No. 2, and soybean No. 1 are rated as "Rebounding" [5][6] - **Agricultural Products**: Live pigs are rated as "Oscillating Bullishly" [6] - **Soft Commodities**: Rubber is rated as "Oscillating"; PX, MEG, PR, and PF are rated as "On the Sidelines"; PTA is rated as "Oscillating" [7] 2. Core Views - **Black Industry**: The iron ore market has an oversupply situation that is difficult to reverse, and the steel market's demand is weak. The coal coke market is affected by safety inspections and low steel mill profits. The glass market is weak with increasing inventory [2] - **Financial Industry**: The stock index market is in short-term consolidation with rising bullish sentiment, and the treasury bond market has a slight upward trend. The gold market is affected by central bank purchases, interest rate policies, and geopolitical risks [3][4] - **Light Industry**: The log market has improved demand and cost support, while the pulp market has weak demand and cost pressure [5] - **Oil and Fats**: The oil and fats market is affected by high inventory and uncertain demand, showing wide-range oscillation [5] - **Feedstuffs**: The feedstuffs market is affected by weather conditions and supply-demand relationships, with short-term rebound expectations [5][6] - **Agricultural Products**: The live pig market has sufficient supply and weak demand, with short-term weak oscillation [6] - **Soft Commodities**: The rubber market is affected by weather and demand, showing wide-range oscillation. The polyester market has supply-demand and cost uncertainties [7] 3. Summary by Categories Black Industry - **Iron Ore**: Supply is expected to remain high, and the market is in an oversupply situation. The price may hit a new low if negative feedback occurs. Four main lines should be closely monitored [2] - **Coal Coke**: The market is concerned about demand-side policies. Supply concerns have increased, and the low profit of steel mills may lead to production cuts [2] - **Rolled Steel**: The static valuation of rebar is low, and the demand is weak. The price stop-falling depends on production reduction and policy implementation [2] - **Glass**: The market is weak with increasing inventory. The possibility of cold repair is increasing, and the price may continue to oscillate weakly [2] Financial Industry - **Stock Index Futures/Options**: The market is in short-term consolidation with rising bullish sentiment. It is recommended to hold long positions [3][4] - **Treasury Bonds**: The yield of 10-year treasury bonds has increased slightly, and the market has a slight upward trend. It is recommended to hold long positions lightly [4] - **Gold and Silver**: The pricing mechanism of gold is changing, and it is affected by central bank purchases, interest rate policies, and geopolitical risks. It is expected to oscillate at a high level [3][4] Light Industry - **Logs**: The demand has improved, and the cost support has increased. The inventory has decreased, and the price is expected to be bullish [5] - **Pulp**: The cost support has weakened, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to consolidate at the bottom [5] - **Offset Paper**: The supply is stable, and the demand has not improved. The price is expected to oscillate weakly [5] Oil and Fats - **Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The market is affected by high inventory and uncertain demand, showing wide-range oscillation. Attention should be paid to weather and production and sales changes [5] Feedstuffs - **Soybean Meal, Rapeseed Meal, Soybean No. 2, and Soybean No. 1**: The market is affected by weather conditions and supply-demand relationships, with short-term rebound expectations. Attention should be paid to weather and trade negotiations [5][6] Agricultural Products - **Live Pigs**: The supply is sufficient, and the demand is weak. The price is expected to oscillate weakly in the short term. Attention should be paid to the supply and demand situation [6] Soft Commodities - **Rubber**: The supply is affected by weather, and the demand has increased. The inventory has decreased, and the price is expected to oscillate widely [7] - **PX, PTA, MEG, PR, and PF**: The market has supply-demand and cost uncertainties. Attention should be paid to the price trends [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Cotton: ★★★ (implies a more definite long - term trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently) [1] - Pulp: ★★★ [1] - Sugar: ★★★ [1] - Apple: ★★★ [1] - Logs: ★☆☆ (represents a bullish/bearish bias, with a driving force for price increase/decrease, but low operability on the market) [1] - 20 - numbered Rubber: ★☆☆ [1] - Natural Rubber: ★☆☆ [1] - Butadiene Rubber: ★☆☆ [1] Core Viewpoints - The report analyzes the market conditions of various soft commodities including cotton, sugar, apple, rubber, pulp, and logs, and provides corresponding investment suggestions based on supply - demand relationships, production expectations, and price trends [2][3][4] Summary by Commodity Cotton & Cotton Yarn - Zhengzhou cotton futures declined slightly today, while spot cotton prices remained mostly stable. Xinjiang machine - picked cotton prices trended slightly higher. As of October 23, the cumulative national cotton inspection volume was 1.09526 million tons. The cotton acquisition by ginneries was cautious, and the acquisition price was expected to remain stable. The peak season of the cotton yarn market was weak, with insufficient new orders for spinning mills and cautious procurement by traders. Considering the follow - up Sino - US economic and trade consultations, short - term Zhengzhou cotton price increases were regarded as rebound, and it was recommended to wait and see [2] Sugar - Overnight, US sugar prices were weak. In Brazil, despite a decline in cane crushing volume and sugar yield, an increase in the sugar - making ratio compensated for the loss in sugar production, keeping output high. In the Northern Hemisphere, India and Thailand were about to start the new crushing season, and sugar production was expected to increase year - on - year due to good weather. In China, Zhengzhou sugar prices remained weak, and the market's focus shifted to the next season's output forecast. With good rainfall in Guangxi since July and an increase in the vegetation index of sugarcane, the sugar output in Guangxi for the 25/26 season was expected to be good. Overall, sugar prices were expected to remain weak [3] Apple - Apple futures prices trended higher. In the spot market, the trading volume in Shandong increased, and high - quality goods were priced higher. In the Northwest production area, most high - quality apples had been pre - ordered. The market was mainly trading on cold - storage inventory volume. The national apple bagging volume decreased slightly year - on - year, and due to smaller fruit sizes, the output might be revised downwards. Meanwhile, the initial cold - storage inventory in the new season might be higher than expected. It was recommended to wait and see [4] 20 - numbered Rubber, Natural Rubber & Synthetic Rubber - Today, RU&MR futures prices continued to rise, and BR futures prices fluctuated. The sentiment in the futures market improved. The domestic natural rubber spot price increased, and the synthetic rubber price was stable with a slight increase. The supply of global natural rubber entered the high - yield period. The operating rate of domestic butadiene rubber plants increased slightly, while the operating rate of upstream butadiene plants decreased slightly. The domestic tire operating rate rebounded slightly, and the finished - product inventory of tire enterprises continued to increase. The total natural rubber inventory in Qingdao decreased to 437,500 tons, and the social inventory of Chinese butadiene rubber increased to 14,000 tons. A rebound strategy after the decline was recommended [5] Pulp - Pulp futures prices declined slightly today. The spot price of coniferous pulp remained stable. As of October 16, 2025, the inventory of mainstream pulp ports in China was 2.074 million tons, a decrease of 0.3 million tons from the previous period. In September, China's pulp imports reached 2.9525 million tons, an increase of 272,500 tons year - on - year. Currently, the port inventory was relatively high, and pulp demand was average. With the continuous increase in the overseas broad - leaf pulp price, the price difference between coniferous and broad - leaf pulp narrowed, providing some support for coniferous pulp. It was recommended to wait and see [6] Logs - Log futures prices fluctuated, and the spot price remained stable. In October, the price of New Zealand radiata pine increased, and domestic spot prices were weak, reducing traders' import willingness. The domestic supply was expected to remain low. The port delivery volume was above 60,000 cubic meters, and the peak - season demand supported the price. The total log inventory was low, and the inventory pressure was relatively small. A bullish investment strategy was recommended [7]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the text. Core Views of the Report - The short - term outlook for the stock index is expected to be volatile. As the negative factors of trade frictions gradually ease, the stock index is expected to return to the upward channel. Even if short - term macro uncertainties increase, the adjustment space of the stock index is expected to be limited. The strategy is to go long on the stock index when opportunities arise [1]. - Different commodities have different trends. Some are expected to be volatile, some are expected to be strong, and some are influenced by multiple factors such as supply - demand, policies, and geopolitical situations [1]. Summary by Industry Macro - finance - **Stock Index**: Short - term volatility, expected to return to the upward channel later, with limited adjustment space. Strategy: go long when opportunities arise [1]. - **Treasury Bonds**: Volatile. Asset shortage and weak economy are favorable for bond futures, but the central bank's short - term interest rate risk warning suppresses the upward space [1]. - **Gold**: Short - term wide - range volatility. Geopolitical uncertainties and potential Fed rate cuts support the price, but the new round of Sino - US consultations limit the rise [1]. - **Silver**: Volatile in the short - term, and the physical situation in London needs to be monitored [1]. Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Short - term price fluctuations are intensified, but with continuous supply disturbances and an increasing Fed rate - cut expectation, it is expected to be strong [1]. - **Alumina**: With production still profitable, domestic alumina production capacity continues to be released, and production and inventory are increasing. The spot price is under pressure, and cost support needs attention [1]. - **Zinc**: After a short - term rebound, the export window closes again. It is expected to fluctuate within a range, and changes in domestic and foreign inventories need attention [1]. - **Nickel**: Short - term volatility is mainly influenced by the macro situation and may be strong, but high inventory still suppresses the price. Suggestion: short - term low - buying within the range, and there is still pressure from long - term excess of primary nickel [1]. - **Stainless Steel**: The macro situation improves, and the trade friction eases. The stainless steel futures may rebound in the short - term. It is recommended to operate in the short - term and wait for short - selling opportunities at high prices [1]. - **Tin**: Although the short - term impact of the Indonesian ore ban is not significant, the supply risk is high, and there is demand support. It is recommended to pay attention to long - buying opportunities at low prices in the long - term [1]. Black Metals - **Rebar and Hot - rolled Coil**: The industrial driving force is unclear, and the futures valuation is low. Directional trading is not recommended [1]. - **Iron Ore**: The near - month contract is restricted by production cuts, but the commodity sentiment is good, and the far - month contract still has upward potential [1]. - **Silicon Manganese**: Direct demand is good, but supply is high, and inventory is at a high level. The price is under pressure and volatile [1]. - **Silicon Iron**: Short - term production profit is poor, but cost support is strengthening, and direct demand is good. The price is expected to be volatile and the downward space is limited [1]. - **Soda Ash**: Follows the glass market, with a large supply - surplus pressure, and the price is under pressure [1]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: After the price rebounded to fill the gap, it reached a relatively high level. It may challenge previous highs, but the breakthrough is difficult. It may be in a wide - range volatile market if there is no new policy on "anti - involution" [1]. Agricultural Products - **Palm Oil**: Indonesia's plan to regulate exports is favorable for the far - month contract. The near - month contract lacks new drivers, and it is advisable to wait for the production area to reduce production and destock [1]. - **Soybean Oil**: The pressure from US soybean prices and the support from domestic de - stocking expectations coexist. There is a lack of new drivers, and it is advisable to wait and see [1]. - **Canola Oil**: The negotiation on Canadian canola anti - dumping may bring negative news. The domestic canola is in short supply, and the inventory is decreasing. It is advisable to wait and see for single - side trading, and the inter - month positive spread is expected to rise [1]. - **Cotton**: There is uncertainty in new - year cotton demand. The downside space of the futures is limited, but the basis and the futures may be under pressure due to high production [1]. - **Sugar**: In the short - term, sugar prices are seasonally strong due to typhoon impacts and the gap between old and new crops. In the medium - term, the rebound space is limited after new sugar is listed [1]. - **Corn**: The current stage still focuses on the selling pressure in November. The C01 contract is expected to be in low - level volatility [1]. - **Methanol**: The MO1 contract is expected to be volatile. It is recommended to wait and see or go long in the short - term, and pay attention to Sino - US trade negotiations and South American weather [1]. - **Paper Pulp**: The trading logic is related to the old warehouse receipts of the 11 - contract. With weak downstream demand, it is recommended to do a 11 - 1 reverse spread [1]. - **Logs**: The log fundamentals have declined, and the spot price is firm. It is advisable to wait and see after a sharp decline in the futures [1]. - **Live Pigs**: The spot price has stabilized, but the futures still have a premium. It is necessary to wait for changes in the slaughter volume and weight, and the short - term trend is volatile [1]. Energy and Chemicals - **Fuel Oil**: Influenced by US sanctions on Russia, geopolitical tensions, and the US attitude towards China's tariffs [1]. - **Bitumen**: Short - term supply - demand contradictions are not prominent, following the trend of crude oil. The "14th Five - Year Plan" construction demand is likely to be disproven, and the supply of Ma Rui crude oil is sufficient [1]. - **SBS Rubber**: Supported by strong raw material costs, decreasing intermediate inventory, and a positive commodity market atmosphere [1]. - **BR Rubber**: The cost support is weak, and the supply of synthetic rubber is loose. Attention should be paid to inventory de - stocking [1]. - **PTA**: The price rebounds slightly due to factors such as a decline in domestic production caused by equipment inspections [1]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The port inventory in East China is low, the cost support is strengthening, and the polyester market has not declined significantly [1]. - **Short - fiber**: Factory equipment is gradually resuming operation, the basis is strengthening, and the price follows the cost [1]. - **Styrene**: The Asian benzene price is weak, the arbitrage window to the US is closed, and domestic styrene plant inspections are increasing [1]. - **Urea**: The export sentiment eases, and domestic demand is insufficient. There is an upper limit to the price, but there is support from "anti - involution" and cost [1]. - **PE**: The price is volatile and slightly strong due to a slight downward adjustment in the crude oil price center, weakened inspection efforts, and slowly increasing downstream demand [1]. - **PP**: The inspection support is limited, the downstream improvement is less than expected, and the price is volatile and weak [1]. - **PVC**: The supply pressure is large, there are many near - month warehouse receipts, and the price is volatile and weak [1]. - **LPG**: There are problems such as planned alumina production in Guangxi, decreasing inspection concentration, and difficult digestion of warehouse receipts. The international oil and gas fundamentals are loose, and the domestic fundamentals are also loose [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - The pulp fundamentals have not improved significantly, but there may be a shortage of delivery resources for the 26-year Russian needle pulp, and the futures price may be priced in line with the Russian needle pulp and high-quality softwood pulp. Maintain the 12 - 1 reverse spread strategy [10] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Price Data - **Futures Prices**: On October 23, 2025, SP2601 was 5250, up 0.57% day - on - day and 1.90% week - on - week; SP2511 was 4862, up 0.16% day - on - day and 1.04% week - on - week; SP2605 was 5290, up 0.38% day - on - day and 1.46% week - on - week [5] - **Spot Prices**: Coniferous silver star was 5500, unchanged day - on - day and week - on - week; coniferous Russian needle was 5100, unchanged day - on - day and up 2.00% week - on - week; broadleaf goldfish was 4250, unchanged day - on - day and week - on - week [5] - **Outer - disk Quotes (USD)**: Chilean silver star was 680, down 2.86% month - on - month; Brazilian goldfish was 530, up 3.92% month - on - month; Chilean Venus was 590, unchanged month - on - month [5] - **Import Costs**: The import cost of Chilean silver star was 5559, down 2.83% month - on - month; Brazilian goldfish was 4344, up 3.87% month - on - month; Chilean Venus was 4830, unchanged month - on - month [5] Fundamental Data - **Supply**: In September 2025, the import volume of coniferous pulp was 69.1 tons, up 12.54% month - on - month, and broadleaf pulp was 135.6 tons, up 7.79% month - on - month. The pulp shipment volume to China in August was 162, up 4.50% [5] - **Domestic Production**: On October 23, 2025, the domestic production of broadleaf pulp was 23.5 tons, and chemical mechanical pulp was 23.6 tons [5] - **Inventory**: As of October 23, 2025, the pulp port inventory was 205.5 tons, a decrease of 1.9 tons from the previous period, a 0.9% decline. The futures delivery warehouse inventory was 22.6 tons [5][10] - **Demand**: The production of double - offset paper was 20.70 tons, copperplate paper was 8.50 tons, tissue paper was 28.46 tons, and white cardboard was 36.00 tons [5] Valuation Data - **Basis**: On October 23, 2025, the Russian needle basis was 238, and the silver star basis was 638 [5] - **Import Profit**: The import profit of coniferous silver star was - 59, and broadleaf goldfish was - 94 [5]