1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The overall demand side of polysilicon still faces significant pressure. The polysilicon price increased due to rising coal and energy prices and the influence of the anti - involution conference, but it has deviated far from the fundamentals. If the downstream cannot absorb the high prices, it will form a negative feedback. With the possible addition of delivery brands by the exchange, the price may return to the mean. It is recommended not to chase the upward trend and suggests temporary observation or laying out put options [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main polysilicon contract is 53,765 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 3,685 yuan/ton; the position volume of the main contract is 172,564 lots, with a month - on - month increase of 6,923 lots. The price difference between August and September polysilicon is 115 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 145 yuan/ton; the price difference between polysilicon and industrial silicon is 44,075 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 3,520 yuan/ton [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of polysilicon is 46,000 yuan/ton, with no month - on - month change; the basis of polysilicon is - 4,080 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 975 yuan/ton. The weekly average price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon is 4.94 US dollars/kg, with no month - on - month change. The average prices of cauliflower - type, dense - type, and re - feeding polysilicon are 30 yuan/kg, 36 yuan/kg, and 34.8 yuan/kg respectively, all with no month - on - month change [2] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The closing price of the main industrial silicon contract is 9,690 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 165 yuan/ton; the spot price of industrial silicon is 10,000 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 500 yuan/ton. The monthly export volume of industrial silicon is 52,919.65 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 12,197.89 tons; the monthly import volume is 2,211.36 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 71.51 tons. The monthly output of industrial silicon is 305,200 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 5,500 tons; the total social inventory of industrial silicon is 552,000 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 10,000 tons [2] 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of polysilicon is 95,000 tons, with a month - on - month decrease of 1,000 tons; the monthly import volume of polysilicon is 1,113 tons, with a month - on - month increase of 320 tons. The weekly spot price of imported polysilicon materials in China is 6.01 US dollars/kg, with a month - on - month increase of 0.98 US dollars/kg; the monthly average import price of polysilicon is 2.19 US dollars/ton, with a month - on - month decrease of 0.14 US dollars/ton [2] 3.5 Downstream Situation - The monthly output of solar cells is 6.7386 million kilowatts, with a month - on - month decrease of 318,300 kilowatts; the average price of solar cells is 0.82 RMB/W, with a month - on - month increase of 0.01 RMB/W. The monthly export volume of photovoltaic modules is 88,975,860 units, with a month - on - month decrease of 14,424,120 units; the monthly import volume is 11,095,900 units, with a month - on - month decrease of 1,002,590 units. The monthly average import price of photovoltaic modules is 0.31 US dollars/unit, with a month - on - month decrease of 0.01 US dollars/unit. The weekly comprehensive price index of the photovoltaic industry (SPI) for polysilicon is 26.63, with a month - on - month increase of 4.34 [2] 3.6 Industry News - At the Photovoltaic Industry Supply Chain Development (Datong) Seminar on July 24, Yan Dazhou, the director of the National Engineering Laboratory for Polysilicon Material Preparation Technology, stated that the comprehensive energy consumption of polysilicon has been continuously decreasing, and the revision of the comprehensive energy consumption standard per unit product of polysilicon is being promoted. The current first - level, second - level, and third - level comprehensive energy consumption per unit product of polysilicon are ≤7.5 kgce/kg, 8.5 kgce/kg, and 10.5 kgce/kg respectively, and the revised corresponding standards are expected to be ≤5 kgce/kg, 6 kgce/kg, and 7.5 kgce/kg to eliminate backward production capacity [2] 3.7 Viewpoint Summary - From the supply side, the overall output of polysilicon enterprises increased this week, with some enterprises increasing production and some undergoing shutdown for maintenance, and the self - disciplined production reduction measures did not cause significant fluctuations in production capacity. From the demand side, affected by the anti - involution conference, production capacity declined significantly, but the price gradually recovered. The production schedule of downstream photovoltaic modules has been adjusted down to a certain range, and the marginal demand has weakened. As the profits of silicon wafer enterprises stabilize, the overall decline in production is expected to end, and battery cell enterprises also have production reduction plans [2] 3.8 Key Focus - No news today [2]

Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is planning to revise the comprehensive energy consumption standards for polysilicon products to eliminate outdated production capacity and improve industry efficiency [1] Group 1: Energy Consumption Standards - The current comprehensive energy consumption standards for polysilicon products are set at ≤7.5 kgce/kg for Level 1, 8.5 kgce/kg for Level 2, and 10.5 kgce/kg for Level 3 [1] - The proposed revised standards aim to lower these thresholds to ≤5 kgce/kg for Level 1, 6 kgce/kg for Level 2, and 7.5 kgce/kg for Level 3 [1] Group 2: Industry Challenges - The operating rate of polysilicon enterprises in the first half of the year ranged from 38.6% to 44.1% [1] - Polysilicon has been sold below cost for over 14 months, leading to widespread operational difficulties for companies in the sector [1] Group 3: Recommendations for Companies - To alleviate financial pressure, it is suggested that companies strengthen self-discipline and actively utilize risk management tools to effectively hedge against market volatility [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The industrial silicon and photovoltaic industry chain prices have significant fluctuations, and risks need to be closely monitored [1][6] - The coking coal futures sentiment is still strong in the short - term, and attention should be paid to subsequent production changes [2] - The photovoltaic industry chain prices have been greatly adjusted recently, and it is necessary to wait for price transmission [6] Market Analysis Industrial Silicon - On July 23, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price rose sharply and then fell. The main contract 2509 opened at 9810 yuan/ton and closed at 9525 yuan/ton, a change of 0.58% from the previous settlement [1] - The industrial silicon spot price increased. The price of East China oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 9900 - 10100 yuan/ton, and 421 silicon was 10100 - 10400 yuan/ton [1] - The organic silicon DMC quotation was 11600 - 12500 yuan/ton. A monomer enterprise in Shandong Zibo stopped production with an 800,000 - ton monomer capacity, and the shutdown duration is uncertain [1] Polysilicon - On July 23, 2025, the polysilicon futures main contract 2509 hit the daily limit and then fell, closing at 50080 yuan/ton, a 5.50% change from the previous trading day [3] - The polysilicon spot price remained stable. N - type material was 43.00 - 49.00 yuan/kg, and n - type granular silicon was 42.00 - 46.00 yuan/kg [3] - Polysilicon and silicon wafer inventories decreased. The polysilicon inventory was 24.90, a - 9.78% change, and the silicon wafer inventory was 16.02GW, a - 5.70% change [3] Battery and Component - The prices of various types of battery cells and components remained relatively stable, with little change [4][5] - In June, the new photovoltaic installed capacity decreased by 38.45% year - on - year. As of June, the cumulative solar power installed capacity was 1.1 billion kilowatts, a 54.2% year - on - year increase [5] Strategies Coking Coal - In the short - term, it is cautiously bullish. If it rises significantly, sell - hedging can be considered [2] Photovoltaic - In the short - term, conduct range trading [6]

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the commodity market, particularly focusing on the photovoltaic (PV) industry, coal market, and related sectors such as glass and soda ash [1][10][23]. Key Points and Arguments Commodity Market Dynamics - The commodity market has reached a policy bottom, similar to the stock market situation in September 2024, but transitioning from deflation to re-inflation requires policy implementation and demand-side hedging tools [1][2][3]. - Short-term commodity prices may experience a pullback but are unlikely to hit new lows, indicating a gradual bottoming process [1][6]. - Current policies are comprehensive, targeting long-term loss-making industries, injecting confidence into the market [1][8]. Photovoltaic Industry Insights - The price of polysilicon has risen to approximately 45,000 yuan due to optimistic policies and a lack of negative feedback in the supply chain [1][10]. - The PV industry faces a mismatch between supply expansion and demand, with a need for around 70 billion yuan in support due to significant losses in 2024 [10]. - Government meetings have emphasized anti-involution policies, indicating a commitment to stabilize the industry and promote orderly production [10]. Coal Market Developments - The coking coal market has shifted from oversupply to balance due to event-driven factors and downstream inventory replenishment [1][14]. - Environmental restrictions in Tangshan have positively impacted the black industry chain, with leaders advocating for coal enterprise transformation [1][16]. - Current policies are aimed at controlling excess supply and improving the quality of production, which is expected to support future pricing [21][28]. Glass and Soda Ash Market Conditions - The glass industry is experiencing reduced policy constraints, while the soda ash sector is supported by supply-side reforms and rising energy costs [23][25]. - The soda ash market is characterized by strong pricing power due to rigid demand from the glass sector, despite potential oversupply issues [25]. Future Market Expectations - The overall sentiment in the commodity market is optimistic, with expectations of sustained price increases if supply-side policies are effectively implemented [7][19]. - The focus on safety and quality in coal production is expected to stabilize the market and prevent drastic price drops [28]. - The steel industry may face various policy changes, including capacity reduction and production optimization, which could significantly impact profitability [29][30]. Additional Important Insights - The need for effective demand-side hedging tools, such as fiscal stimulus and real estate support, is critical for stabilizing future expectations [4][5]. - The market is currently observing speculative demand, particularly in the glass and soda ash sectors, which may lead to volatility if not managed properly [25][26]. - The interplay between domestic and international policies will significantly influence future supply and valuation in the coal market [21][22]. This summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights from the conference call, highlighting the current state and future expectations of the commodity market and related industries.

Group 1: Report Summary - The report is a daily report on non-ferrous metals from the Commodity Research Institute, dated July 23, 2025 [2] - It covers various non-ferrous metals including copper, alumina, electrolytic aluminum, casting aluminum alloy, zinc, lead, nickel, stainless steel, industrial silicon, polysilicon, and lithium carbonate - It provides market reviews, important information, trading strategies, and price and related data for each metal Group 2: Market Reviews Copper - The Shanghai Copper 2509 contract closed at 79,590 yuan/ton, down 0.08%, with the Shanghai Copper Index adding 73 lots to 512,000 lots [2] - In the spot market, copper prices in the East China market were above 79,500 yuan/ton, suppressing downstream purchasing sentiment. In the South China market, inventory decreased but demand was low. In the North China market, demand expectations were not optimistic [2] Alumina - The Alumina 2509 contract fell 97 yuan to 3,355 yuan/ton, with positions decreasing by 19,393 lots to 388,300 lots [9] - Spot prices in various regions increased, with the Aladdin Alumina North Spot Composite up 40 yuan to 3,230 yuan [9] Electrolytic Aluminum - The Shanghai Aluminum 2508 contract fell 75 yuan/ton to 20,815 yuan/ton, with positions decreasing by 3,190 lots to 691,200 lots [17] - Spot prices in different regions decreased, and coal prices increased [17] Casting Aluminum Alloy - The Casting Aluminum Alloy 2511 contract fell 60 yuan to 20,155 yuan/ton, with positions decreasing by 520 lots to 11,008 lots [26] - Spot prices in various regions remained flat [26] Zinc - The Shanghai Zinc 2509 rose 0.5% to 22,975 yuan/ton, with the Shanghai Zinc Index adding 4,437 lots to 241,600 lots [33] - In the spot market, trading was light and the spot premium was weak [33] Lead - The Shanghai Lead 2509 fell 0.44% to 16,850 yuan/ton, with the Shanghai Lead Index adding 601 lots to 102,100 lots [40] - In the spot market, the price of regenerated refined lead was stable, and the willingness of holders to sell and downstream enterprises to buy was low [40] Nickel - The main contract of Shanghai Nickel, NI2509, fell 70 to 123,370 yuan/ton, with the index positions decreasing by 2,860 lots [46] - The premiums of Jinchuan Nickel, Russian Nickel, and Electrowon Nickel changed slightly [46] Stainless Steel - The main contract of stainless steel, SS2509, rose 10 to 12,900 yuan/ton, with the index positions increasing by 7,690 lots [53] - Spot prices of cold-rolled and hot-rolled stainless steel were reported [53] Industrial Silicon - The main contract of industrial silicon futures rose 0.58% to 9,525 yuan/ton after a sharp rise and fall [60] - Spot prices of industrial silicon increased significantly [61] Polysilicon - The main contract of polysilicon futures rose 5.5% to 50,080 yuan/ton after a sharp correction [66] - Spot prices of various types of polysilicon increased [66] Lithium Carbonate - The main contract of lithium carbonate, 2509, fell 2,940 to 69,380 yuan/ton, with the index positions decreasing by 27,082 lots, and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipts increasing by 665 to 10,754 tons [69] - Spot prices of electric carbon and industrial carbon increased [71] Group 3: Important Information - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to introduce a stable growth plan for ten key industries including non-ferrous metals, aiming to adjust the structure, optimize supply, and eliminate backward production capacity [3][4][10][22][67] - In the second quarter of 2025, copper production increased, and several mining companies' copper production also grew [3][4] - Kazakhstan plans to double its copper production by 2030 [4] - Canada's Solaris Resources hopes its Warintza project will start production in 2030 [4] - Germany announced an investment plan of over 630 billion euros to boost the economy [4] - The 232 tariff on copper will take effect on August 1, with a 50% tariff rate [7] - Some trade-related agreements and negotiations are in progress, such as the US-Philippines trade agreement and the US-Thailand trade negotiation [19][22][47] Group 4: Trading Strategies Copper - Unilateral: Short-term bullish, copper prices are expected to be strong [12] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [12] - Options: Wait and see [12] Alumina - Unilateral: Short-term wide-range volatile [15] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [15] - Options: Wait and see [15] Electrolytic Aluminum - Unilateral: Short-term high-level volatile [24] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [24] - Options: Wait and see [24] Casting Aluminum Alloy - Unilateral: Volatile at a high level following aluminum prices [30] - Arbitrage: Consider cash-and-carry arbitrage when the cash-futures spread is above 300 - 400 yuan [31] - Options: Wait and see [31] Zinc - Unilateral: Short-term bullish, short-term long positions can be considered [39] Lead - Unilateral: At a relatively low price, long positions can be lightly tried under the cost support of secondary lead [43] - Arbitrage: Sell put options [44] - Options: Wait and see [44] Nickel - Unilateral: Short-term follow the macro atmosphere [49] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [50] - Options: Sell deep out-of-the-money put options [51] Stainless Steel - Unilateral: Volatile and bullish [57] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [58] Industrial Silicon - Unilateral: Close long positions [63] - Arbitrage: Reverse arbitrage for the 11th and 12th contracts, and positive arbitrage for the 11th and 10th contracts [65] - Options: Buy protective put options [63] Polysilicon - Unilateral: Short-term bullish, pay attention to the number of warehouse receipts [68] - Arbitrage: Reverse arbitrage for far-month contracts [68] - Options: None [68] Lithium Carbonate - Unilateral: Short-term follow the trend [74] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [75] - Options: Sell deep out-of-the-money put options [76] Group 5: Price and Related Data - The report provides daily data tables for each metal, including spot prices, futures prices, spreads, ratios, import and export profits, and inventory data [78][79][80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87] - It also includes various charts showing the trends of prices, spreads, and inventories over time [90][92][97][99][103][111][113][116][121][127][129][134][139][142][145][152][154][159][165][172][174][181][183][189][191]

Core Viewpoint - The surge in polysilicon futures prices has exceeded 50% since July, significantly outpacing other commodity futures such as coking coal and glass, indicating a strong market trend driven by various factors [1][6]. Group 1: Price Movements - As of July 23, the main contract for polysilicon futures reached a peak price of 53,165 yuan/ton, with a subsequent slight decline to 52,415 yuan/ton, maintaining a rise of over 10% [1]. - The current futures price has surpassed the spot market price range, which was reported between 40,000 yuan/ton and 49,000 yuan/ton for N-type polysilicon, with an average price of 41,700 yuan/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 12.4% [3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The increase in polysilicon prices is supported by a notable rise in transaction volumes, with around six companies securing new orders, indicating a shift from a previously cautious market stance [3]. - The inventory of polysilicon has decreased significantly due to increased demand from downstream companies, with production expected to be around 105,000 tons in July and slightly increasing to 110,000 tons in August [4]. Group 3: Industry Context - Polysilicon is a critical upstream component of the photovoltaic industry, with six major companies accounting for nearly 80% of total production capacity [5]. - The current market dynamics are influenced by a broader industry trend towards "anti-involution," with expectations of government measures to address low-price competition and promote high-quality development in the photovoltaic sector [7].

Group 1: Rubber Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View In the short term, rubber prices continue to rebound due to macro - sentiment and rainfall in the producing areas. It is recommended to wait and see for the time being and pay attention to the improvement of raw material supply after the weather in the main producing areas gets better [2]. Summary by Directory - **Spot Price and Basis**: On July 22, the price of Yunnan state - owned whole - latex rubber in Shanghai was 14,950 yuan/ton, up 0.67% from the previous day. The basis of whole - latex rubber (switched to the 2509 contract) was - 110, down 144.44%. The price of Thai standard mixed rubber was 14,650 yuan/ton, up 0.69%. The price of cup rubber in the international market was 49.30 Thai baht/kg, up 1.44%. The price of raw materials in Hainan also increased to varying degrees [2]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 9 - 1 spread was - 795 yuan/ton, down 3.92%; the 1 - 5 spread was - 125 yuan/ton, down 38.89%; the 5 - 9 spread was 920 yuan/ton, up 7.60% [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, Thailand's rubber production was 272,200 tons, up 157.52% from the previous month; Indonesia's production was 200,300 tons, up 3.19%; India's production was 47,700 tons, up 5.07%; China's production was 97,000 tons, up 38,900 tons from the previous month. The weekly starting rates of semi - steel and all - steel tires increased. The domestic tire production in May was 102.749 million pieces, up 0.74%. The export volume of new pneumatic rubber tires was 60.31 million pieces, down 2.44%. The total import volume of natural rubber was 463,400 tons, up 2.21% [2]. - **Inventory Change**: The bonded area inventory was 636,383 tons, up 0.63%. The factory - warehouse futures inventory of natural rubber on the SHFE was 36,691 tons, down 0.82%. The inbound and outbound rates of dry rubber in Qingdao's bonded and general - trade warehouses changed to varying degrees [2]. Group 2: Polysilicon Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View On July 22, 2025, the futures prices of industrial silicon and polysilicon opened high and closed higher, with multiple contracts hitting the daily limit. Driven by the rise in coal prices and the smooth transmission of price increases in the silicon - based photovoltaic industry chain, there may still be room for price increases in the future. However, as the delivery month approaches, investors need to pay attention to position control and risk management [4]. Summary by Directory - **Spot Price and Basis**: The average price of N - type re - feedstock and N - type granular silicon remained unchanged at 46,000 yuan/ton and 43,000 yuan/ton respectively. The basis of N - type material (average price) was - 3,105 yuan/ton, down 1013.24%. The prices of some silicon wafers, battery cells, and components were stable, while the average price of Topcon components (distributed) and N - type 210mm components (for centralized projects) increased slightly [4]. - **Futures Price and Monthly Spread**: The price of the PS2506 contract was 49,105 yuan/ton, up 7.54%. The spreads between different contracts also changed to varying degrees, such as the PS2506 - PS2507 spread increasing by 15.56% [4]. - **Fundamental Data**: Weekly, the silicon wafer production was 11.10 GM, down 3.48%; the polysilicon production was 23,000 tons, up 0.88%. Monthly, the polysilicon production was 101,000 tons, up 5.10%; the import volume of polysilicon was 11,000 tons, up 16.59%; the export volume was 22,000 tons, up 5.96%. The silicon wafer production was 58.84 GM, up 1.34%; the import volume was 6,000 tons, down 15.41%; the export volume was 61,000 tons, up 11.37% [4]. - **Inventory Change**: The polysilicon inventory was 249,000 tons, down 9.78%; the silicon wafer inventory was 16.02 CM, down 11.64%. The number of polysilicon warehouse receipts remained unchanged at 2,780 hands [4]. Group 3: Industrial Silicon Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View On July 22, 2025, the futures prices of industrial silicon and polysilicon opened high and closed higher, with multiple contracts hitting the daily limit. Driven by coal price increases and the smooth transmission of price increases in the silicon - based photovoltaic industry chain, the price of industrial silicon may continue to rise. However, attention should be paid to the inventory pressure caused by the decline in silicone demand. For the 09 contract with a large open interest, it is recommended to control positions and manage risks [5]. Summary by Directory - **Spot Price and Basis**: On July 22, the price of East China oxygen - passing S15530 industrial silicon was 9,700 yuan/ton, up 2.11%. The basis of different grades of industrial silicon changed significantly, such as the basis of SI4210 industrial silicon (benchmark) being - 505 yuan/ton, down 62.90% [5]. - **Monthly Spread**: The 2508 - 2509 spread was - 25 yuan/ton, down 25.00%; the 2509 - 2510 spread was 85 yuan/ton, up 21.43%; the 2510 - 2511 spread was 60 yuan/ton, down 25.00%; the 2511 - 2512 spread was - 320 yuan/ton, down 52.38%; the 2512 - 2601 spread was 85 yuan/ton, up 70.00% [5]. - **Fundamental Data**: Monthly, the national industrial silicon production was 300,800 tons, down 12.10%; Xinjiang's production was 167,500 tons, down 20.55%; Yunnan's production was 13,500 tons, up 9.35%; Sichuan's production was 11,300 tons, up 145.65%. The national industrial silicon starting rate was 51.23%, down 11.37%. The production of silicone DMC, polysilicon, and recycled aluminum alloy increased, and the industrial silicon export volume was 60,500 tons, up 1.64% [5]. - **Inventory Change**: The Xinjiang factory - warehouse inventory was 123,600 tons, down 0.24%; the Yunnan factory - warehouse inventory was 27,300 tons, up 0.37%; the Sichuan factory - warehouse inventory was 23,000 tons, down 1.29%. The social inventory was 547,000 tons, down 0.73%; the warehouse - receipt inventory was 250,300 tons, down 0.18%; the non - warehouse - receipt inventory was 296,700 tons, down 1.19% [5]. Group 4: Log Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View On July 22, the log futures first rose and then fell. In the short term, due to the high - temperature season being the off - season for log demand and the decline in spot prices, it is recommended to be cautious about chasing up. One can consider buying on dips. Attention should be paid to market sentiment changes and policy expectations [6]. Summary by Directory - **Futures and Spot Price**: On July 22, the price of log 2507 was 825 yuan/m³, up 0.61%; the price of log 2509 was 838 yuan/m³, unchanged; the price of log 2511 was 842 yuan/m³, down 0.30%; the price of log 2601 was 853 yuan/m³, down 0.93%. The 9 - 11 spread was - 4 yuan/m³, up 2.5; the 9 - 1 spread was - 15 yuan/m³, up 8. The basis of the 09 contract was - 98 yuan/m³, unchanged. The spot prices of logs in major ports remained stable [6]. - **Supply**: In June, the port shipping volume was 1.76 million m³, up 2.12%. The number of departing ships from New Zealand to China, Japan, and South Korea was 53, down 8.62% [6]. - **Inventory**: As of July 18, the total inventory of coniferous logs in China was 3.29 million m³, up 2.17% from July 11. The inventory in Shandong increased by 2.01%, while the inventory in Jiangsu decreased by 0.67% [6]. - **Demand**: As of July 18, the daily average outbound volume of logs in China was 62,400 m³, up 6.12% from July 11. The daily average outbound volume in Shandong decreased by 5%, while that in Jiangsu increased by 25% [6]. Group 5: Glass and Soda Ash Industry Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided. Core View The market sentiment was boosted by coal - related information, and the futures prices of glass and soda ash hit the daily limit. For soda ash, the supply - demand pattern is still in excess, and there is pressure on the demand side in the second half of the year. For glass, although the spot market has improved, it is currently in the off - season, and the demand side is under pressure. In the short term, the market fluctuates greatly due to policy and news, and risk avoidance should be noted [7]. Summary by Directory - **Glass - Related Price and Spread**: On July 22, the price of glass in North China was 1,200 yuan/ton, up 1.69%; in East China, it was 1,250 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Central China, it was 1,140 yuan/ton, up 0.88%; in South China, it was 1,290 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of glass 2505 was 1,317 yuan/ton, up 6.21%; the price of glass 2509 was 1,173 yuan/ton, up 8.51%. The 05 basis was - 117 yuan/ton, down 95.00% [7]. - **Soda Ash - Related Price and Spread**: The price of soda ash in North China was 1,350 yuan/ton, unchanged; in East China, it was 1,230 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Central China, it was 1,200 yuan/ton, unchanged; in Northwest China, it was 1,020 yuan/ton, up 4.08%. The price of soda ash 2505 was 1,390 yuan/ton, up 6.43%; the price of soda ash 2509 was 1,295 yuan/ton, up 6.05%. The 05 basis was - 40 yuan/ton, down 190.91% [7]. - **Supply**: The soda ash starting rate was 84.10%, up 3.42%; the weekly soda ash production was 733,200 tons, up 3.41%. The daily melting volume of float glass was 157,800 tons, down 0.38%; the daily melting volume of photovoltaic glass was 91,840 tons, down 2.70% [7]. - **Inventory**: The glass factory - warehouse inventory was 64.939 million heavy boxes, down 3.22%. The soda ash factory - warehouse inventory was 1.9056 million tons, up 2.26%; the soda ash delivery - warehouse inventory was 246,600 tons, up 3.61%. The glass factory's soda ash inventory was 23.4, up 11.34% [7]. - **Real Estate Data**: The year - on - year growth rate of new construction area was - 18.73%, an increase of 2.99 percentage points; the growth rate of construction area was - 33.33%, a decrease of 7.56 percentage points; the growth rate of completion area was - 11.68%, an increase of 15.67 percentage points; the growth rate of sales area was - 1.55%, an increase of 12.13 percentage points [7].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The sentiment of lithium resource supply shortage has resurfaced, resonating with the current "anti - involution" market. The optimistic commodity atmosphere supports the strong performance of lithium salt spot and futures prices. For industrial silicon and polycrystalline silicon, the "anti - involution" sentiment continues to ferment, and the market has stronger expectations for future supply - side reforms, production control, and reduction. Although the fundamentals of industrial silicon and polycrystalline silicon are still weak, the main logic of the market operation lies in the "strong expectations" brought by policies [4][5][6] Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 3.1 First Part: Spot Prices 3.1.1 Plate Strategy Recommendation - For the lithium carbonate 09 contract, it is expected to operate in a volatile and relatively strong manner. The support level is 65,000 - 66,000, and the pressure level is 78,000 - 83,000. It is recommended to seize the opportunity for selling hedging, and downstream cathode material enterprises should pay attention to low - level stockpiling or buying hedging. For the industrial silicon 09 contract, with the high - rising "anti - involution" sentiment, it may maintain an upward trend in the short term. The support level is 8,900 - 9,000, and the pressure level is 9,900 - 10,000. It is recommended to take a bullish approach. For the polycrystalline silicon 08 contract, with the high - rising "anti - involution" sentiment, it may maintain an upward trend in the short term. The support level is 43,000 - 44,000, and the pressure level is 50,000 - 51,000. It is recommended to take a bullish approach [15] 3.1.2 Spot and Futures Price Changes - The closing price of lithium carbonate is 72,880, with a daily increase of 2.24%, a trading volume of 1,118,226, an open interest of 411,638, an open - interest increase of 30,453, and 10,089 warehouse receipts. The closing price of industrial silicon is 9,655, with a daily increase of 4.27%, a trading volume of 1,234,403, an open interest of 380,961, an open - interest decrease of 2,335, and 50,053 warehouse receipts. The closing price of polycrystalline silicon is 49,105, with a daily increase of 8.99%, a trading volume of 757,482, an open interest of 192,179, and 2,780 warehouse receipts [16] 3.2 Second Part: Fundamental Situation 3.2.1 Lithium Carbonate Fundamental Data - **Production and Inventory Situation**: On Tuesday, the SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate index price was 68,877 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 1,136 yuan/ton. The average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 69,100 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 1,100 yuan/ton. The average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 67,450 yuan/ton, a daily increase of 1,100 yuan/ton. Last week, the lithium carbonate output was 19,115 tons, an increase of 302 tons from the previous week. The full - caliber sample inventory was 142,620 tons, an increase of 1,827 tons from the previous week, hitting a new historical high. The weekly apparent demand was 17,288 tons, reaching a high for the year, and the inventory - available days were 57.7 days [4] - **Downstream Situation**: No specific data provided, but only relevant figure references are given, such as the capacity of lithium iron phosphate, the operating rate of lithium iron phosphate devices, the monthly operating rate of SMM ternary materials, and the monthly output of lithium hexafluorophosphate [26][28] 3.2.2 Industrial Silicon Fundamental Data - **Production and Inventory Situation**: The sentiment of "anti - involution" to manage the disorderly low - price competition in the market continues to ferment. The cost of industrial silicon has increased due to the significant rise in coal prices. In June, China's industrial silicon exports increased significantly year - on - year and month - on - month, reaching the highest monthly level since May 2024. Although the fundamentals are still weak, the market is expected to operate in a volatile and relatively strong manner [6] - **Downstream Situation**: No specific data provided, only relevant figure references are given, such as the monthly output of Chinese organic silicon DMC and the operating rate of aluminum alloys [37] 3.2.3 Polycrystalline Silicon Fundamental Data - **Production and Inventory Situation**: The sentiment of "anti - involution" to manage the disorderly low - price competition in the market continues to ferment. Although the supply - demand situation has not changed much and the oversupply situation persists, last week's inventory decreased because the rise in silicon material prices boosted the downstream's enthusiasm for picking up goods, and enterprises had a large volume of shipments for previous orders [8][9] - **Downstream Situation**: No specific data provided, only relevant figure references are given, such as the monthly output of silicon wafers and the monthly output of Chinese photovoltaic modules [46]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided regarding the report industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall situation of the industrial silicon market is complex, with a bearish fundamental outlook but some bullish factors in the market. The supply of industrial silicon is increasing, demand is weak, and cost support is weakening. It is expected to fluctuate in the range of 9505 - 9805 [6]. - The polysilicon market also shows a bearish fundamental outlook, with continuous increase in supply and continuous decline in demand. It is expected to fluctuate in the range of 48215 - 49995 [11]. - The main logic is that the supply - demand mismatch leads to a situation of strong supply and weak demand, and the downward trend is difficult to change. The bullish factors are cost increase support and manufacturers' plans to halt or reduce production, while the bearish factors are the slow recovery of post - holiday demand and the strong supply and weak demand of downstream polysilicon [14][15]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Daily Views Industrial Silicon - Supply: Last week, the supply of industrial silicon was 77,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.67% [6]. - Demand: Last week, the demand was 74,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.89%. The demand remained weak. Polysilicon, organic silicon, and aluminum alloy ingot inventories were at high levels. The production of silicon wafers and battery cells was in a loss state, while the production of components was profitable. The comprehensive operating rate of organic silicon was 71.38%, unchanged from the previous period and higher than the historical average. The operating rate of recycled aluminum was 53.4%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.37%, at a low level [6]. - Cost: In the Xinjiang region, the production loss of sample oxygen - containing 553 was 2,789 yuan/ton, and the cost support during the wet season was weakening [6]. - Basis: On July 22, the spot price of non - oxygen - containing silicon in East China was 9,450 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 09 contract was - 205 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [6]. - Inventory: The social inventory was 547,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.72%; the inventory of sample enterprises was 173,050 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.60%; the inventory of major ports was 120,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.22% [6]. - Market: MA20 was upward, and the futures price of the 09 contract closed above MA20 [6]. - Main Position: The main position was net short, and short positions increased [6]. - Expectation: The production schedule on the supply side is decreasing and remains at a low level. The demand recovery is at a low level, and cost support is rising. Industrial silicon 2509 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 9505 - 9805 [6]. Polysilicon - Supply: Last week, the polysilicon output was 23,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.87%. The production schedule for July is predicted to be 106,800 tons, a month - on - month increase of 5.74% compared with the previous month [9]. - Demand: Last week, the silicon wafer output was 11.1 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 3.47%. The inventory was 160,200 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 11.63%. Currently, silicon wafer production is in a loss state. The production schedule for July is 52.2 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 11.28% compared with the previous month. In June, the battery cell output was 56.19 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 6.73%. Last week, the inventory of battery cell external sales factories was 9.94 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 37.71%. Currently, production is in a loss state. The production schedule for July is 54.52 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 2.97%. In June, the component output was 46.3 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 10.61%. It is expected that the component output in July will be 45.45 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 1.83%. The domestic monthly inventory is 24.76 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 51.73%. The European monthly inventory is 30.5 GW, a month - on - month decrease of 20.77%. Currently, component production is profitable [10]. - Cost: The average cost of N - type polysilicon in the industry is 35,370 yuan/ton, and the production profit is 10,630 yuan/ton [10]. - Basis: On July 22, the price of N - type polysilicon was 44,500 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 09 contract was - 3105 yuan/ton, with the spot at a discount to the futures [12]. - Inventory: The weekly inventory was 249,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 9.78%, at a high level in the same period of history [12]. - Market: MA20 was upward, and the futures price of the 09 contract closed above MA20 [12]. - Main Position: The main position was net long, and long positions increased [12]. - Expectation: The production schedule on the supply side continues to increase, and the demand on the demand side continues to decline. Overall demand shows a continuous decline. Cost support remains stable. Polysilicon 2509 is expected to fluctuate in the range of 48215 - 49995 [11]. 2. Fundamental/Position Data - Industrial silicon: Provides detailed data on prices, basis, inventory, production, and cost - profit of industrial silicon, including futures contract prices, spot prices, basis, social inventory, sample enterprise inventory, port inventory, production in different regions, and cost - profit of different specifications [18]. - Polysilicon: Provides detailed data on prices, basis, inventory, production, and cost - profit of polysilicon, including futures contract prices, silicon wafer prices, battery cell prices, component prices, basis, inventory, production, and cost - profit [20]. Other Aspects - The report also provides a large amount of historical data and trend charts on the price, inventory, production, and cost of industrial silicon and its downstream products (organic silicon, aluminum alloy, polysilicon, etc.), as well as supply - demand balance tables, to help understand the market situation and development trends [22][25][30][35][39][42][45][47][50][53][56][63][66][69][72][75][78][81][83].

Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views - Overseas, the US dollar index continues to decline, and global risk appetite has generally increased. Domestically, China's economic growth in the first half of the year was higher than expected, but consumption and investment slowed down significantly in June. Policy measures are expected to boost domestic risk appetite in the short term [2]. - Different asset classes have different short - term trends: stock indices are expected to be volatile and slightly stronger; government bonds are at a high level and volatile; commodities show different trends in different sectors [2]. Summary by Category Macro - finance - **General situation**: Overseas, the US dollar index and US bond yields are falling, and global risk appetite is rising. Domestically, economic growth is higher than expected in H1 but slows in June. Policy boosts domestic risk appetite [2]. - **Assets**: Stock indices are volatile and slightly stronger, and short - term cautious long positions are recommended. Government bonds are at a high level and volatile, and cautious observation is advised. For commodities, black metals are expected to rebound from low levels, non - ferrous metals are expected to rebound, energy and chemicals are volatile, and precious metals are at a high level and volatile, with cautious long positions recommended for relevant sectors [2]. Stock Indices - **Market performance**: Driven by sectors such as hydropower, engineering machinery, and civil explosives and cement, the domestic stock market continues to rise [3]. - **Fundamentals and policy**: Economic growth in H1 is higher than expected, but consumption and investment slow down in June. Policy boosts domestic risk appetite. The market focuses on domestic stimulus policies and trade negotiations. Short - term macro - upward drivers are strengthened. Follow - up attention should be paid to Sino - US trade negotiations and domestic policy implementation. Short - term cautious long positions are recommended [3]. Precious Metals - **Market trend**: On Tuesday, the precious metals market continued to rise. Uncertainty before the August 1st tariff deadline and other factors support the strength of precious metals. The Fed's interest - rate cut expectation has slowed down. The volatility of precious metals is expected to increase, and they are short - term strong. Gold's medium - and long - term upward support pattern remains unchanged, and its strategic allocation value is prominent [4]. Black Metals - **Steel**: Policy expectations are strengthened, and steel prices continue to rebound. The real demand is weak in the short term, and the demand for plates is stronger than that for building materials. Speculative demand has increased. The output of five major steel products has decreased, and cost support is strong. Short - term, it is recommended to view it with a volatile and slightly stronger mindset [5][6]. - **Iron Ore**: The price of iron ore rebounds. Under the policy expectation, the black metal sector rises, driving the iron ore price up. The steel demand is in the off - season, but steel mill profits are high. The iron ore supply and demand situation is complex, and the short - term price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger [6]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The prices of silicon manganese and silicon iron rebound slightly. The demand for ferroalloys has decreased. The cost of silicon manganese production in southern factories is high, and the production profit is low. The cost of silicon iron has increased slightly, and the production rhythm is stable. Short - term, the prices may follow the coal price rebound [7]. - **Soda Ash**: The price of the soda ash main contract rises significantly. The supply is in an over - supply pattern, the demand is weak, and the profit has decreased. The "anti - involution" policy supports the bottom price, but the long - term price is suppressed by the supply - demand pattern. Short - term, the price is supported [8]. - **Glass**: The glass main contract price hits the daily limit. Supply pressure increases in the off - season, and there are expectations of production cuts. The terminal real estate demand is weak, and the profit has increased. The price is supported by the "anti - involution" policy [9]. Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: The upcoming Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's growth - stabilizing plan boosts sentiment. The future copper price depends on the tariff implementation time, and there is uncertainty. Short - term, the plan is positive for copper prices [10]. - **Aluminum**: Fundamentally, it is weak in the near term. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's document boosts market sentiment, but the actual impact is limited, and the increase is expected to be limited [10]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and the cost has increased. The industry is in a loss state, and demand is weak in the off - season. Short - term, the price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger, but the upside is limited [10]. - **Tin**: The supply is better than expected, and the mine supply tends to be loose. The terminal demand is weak, and the inventory has increased slightly. Short - term, the price is expected to be volatile, and the medium - term upside is restricted [11]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The price of the lithium carbonate main contract rises significantly. The production has increased, and the inventory has continued to accumulate. Although the fundamentals have not improved, it is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger under the influence of the "anti - involution" policy [12]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The price of the industrial silicon main contract rises significantly and hits the daily limit. The "anti - involution" sentiment drives the re - pricing of the industry chain. It is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger [13]. - **Polysilicon**: The price of the polysilicon main contract rises significantly and hits the daily limit. The industry is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger, but the market should pay attention to the margin adjustment [13][14]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: As the US trade negotiation deadline approaches, the oil price has fallen for three consecutive days. The market is waiting for the EU - US trade negotiation results [15]. - **Asphalt**: The price of asphalt has corrected. The demand in the peak season is average, and the inventory shows signs of accumulation. It is expected to follow the crude oil price and be in a weak and volatile state [15]. - **PX**: PX follows the upstream raw materials and is in a range - bound state. The supply is tight, and the price is expected to be volatile and slightly stronger, but the upside is limited [15]. - **PTA**: The spot is weak, and the downstream demand is in the off - season. The price is driven by the "anti - involution" resonance but has limited upside. There is a risk of production cuts due to low processing fees [16]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The price is supported at a certain level. The inventory has decreased slightly, but the downstream demand is weak. It is expected to be in a volatile pattern [16]. - **Short - Fiber**: The price of short - fiber is slightly lower, following the polyester sector. The terminal orders are average, and the inventory is high. It is expected to be in a weak and volatile pattern [16]. - **Methanol**: The price of methanol in Taicang has risen and then fallen slightly. The supply has increased, and the demand has decreased. The price is short - term strong under the influence of the "anti - involution" policy, but the upside is limited [17][18]. - **PP**: The PP price is slightly adjusted. The supply pressure is increasing, and the demand is weak in the off - season. The price is expected to be under pressure in the medium - and long - term, and the upside is limited [18]. - **PL**: The propylene futures are newly listed, and the price is affected by market sentiment. Fundamentally, the supply pressure is large, and the price increase driver is limited [18]. - **LLDPE**: The price of LLDPE is adjusted. The import arbitrage window is open, and the demand is weak in the off - season. The price may rebound in the short - term but has limited upside and is expected to decline in the medium - and long - term [19]. - **Urea**: The urea price has risen with the market sentiment. Fundamentally, the demand is weakening, and the supply is loose. The price is expected to rise in the short - term but be under pressure in the medium - and long - term [19]. Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The price of US soybeans is under pressure due to weather conditions. After a short - term heatwave, there are expected to be showers, which may limit crop stress [20]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The soybean meal is expected to have a pattern of inventory accumulation and weak basis. The rapeseed meal consumption is far below expectations, and the inventory is slow to decline. The short - term market is expected to be in a high - level volatile pattern [21][22]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Oil**: The soybean oil has high inventory pressure, and the terminal consumption is in the off - season. The rapeseed oil has high port inventory and slow circulation. The palm oil is the dominant factor in the market. The soybean - palm oil price difference may widen [22]. - **Palm Oil**: The inventory of palm oil has increased, and the futures price has risen. The short - term market is bullish, but the resistance to price increases has increased. The production of Malaysian palm oil has increased, and the export improvement is less than expected [22].