Market Performance - Domestic commodity market stabilized after a significant correction, with some products like coking coal and iron ore showing slight increases of 2.3% and 0.8% respectively[1] - Industrial silicon experienced a notable decline of 3.5%, while other products like glass and polysilicon saw reduced declines, generally under 2%[1] Price Trends - Following the "倒 V" market trend since July 18, the price resilience among various commodities has become evident, with some products like live pigs and industrial silicon completely offsetting previous gains[2] - Coking coal, polysilicon, and coking coal showed relatively smaller pullbacks of 26%, 44%, and 52% respectively, indicating stronger market consensus[2] Futures Structure - The long-term contracts for most commodities outperformed short-term contracts, reflecting market expectations for long-term improvements, with coking coal's long-term contract priced 3.46% higher than the short-term[2] - Cumulative excess gains since July for coking coal, glass, and soda ash relative to short-term contracts reached 9.43%, 6.38%, and 6.15% respectively[2] Inventory Insights - Steel inventory increased by 1.60% this week, while coking coal inventory decreased by 2.07%, indicating a significant reduction despite high absolute levels[3] - Float glass inventory fell by 3.9%, suggesting a healthy production and sales situation, while caustic soda inventory rose by 3.1%, indicating weaker fundamentals[3] Market Outlook - The commodity market has entered a new phase of differentiation among products, with short-term pressures but strong expectations for long-term improvements[3] - Continued monitoring of supply and demand dynamics across industries is essential for future assessments[3]

Production Side - As of the fourth week of July, the blast furnace operating rate was 83.48%, stable compared to the previous period and above last year's average[19] - The rebar operating rate increased to 43.95%, up 2.38 percentage points from the previous period, exceeding last year's average[19] - The cement mill operating rate recorded 36.95%, a slight decrease compared to the previous period[19] - The asphalt inventory saw a significant decline, indicating an acceleration in physical work volume in the infrastructure sector[7] Demand Side - In July, the real estate market remained weak, with the transaction area of commercial housing in 30 cities down by 27.43% month-on-month and 11.26% year-on-year[7] - The average daily sales of passenger cars were 53,006.50 units, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 21.88%[8] - The total box office revenue for movies was 84,200.00 million yuan, showing a month-on-month increase of 99.53% but a year-on-year decline of 14.85%[8] Trade and Prices - The CCFI (China Containerized Freight Index) rose to 1,305.40, with a month-on-month growth of 2.19%[9] - The SCFI (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) decreased to 1,684.07, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 16.42%[9] - The CPI showed a mild increase in consumer prices, while industrial product prices fluctuated, with PPI pressures from weak energy prices[9]

Production Insights - As of the fourth week of July, the national blast furnace operating rate was 83.48%, stable compared to the previous period and above last year's average[11] - The rebar operating rate increased to 43.95%, up by 2.38 percentage points from the previous period, also above last year's average[11] - The cement mill operating rate recorded 36.95%, showing a slight decline compared to the previous period[3] Inventory and Capacity Utilization - As of the fourth week of July, rebar inventory decreased by 4.29% compared to the previous period, indicating a reduction in stock levels[27] - The capacity utilization rate for electric furnaces was 53.48%, up by 2.51 percentage points from the previous month, slightly above last year's average[46] - Cement clinker capacity utilization was 58.10%, down by 0.45 percentage points from the previous month, below last year's average[46] Demand Trends - In July, the sales area of commercial housing in 30 cities decreased by 27.43% month-on-month and 11.26% year-on-year[4] - The average daily sales of passenger cars were 53,006.50 units, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 21.88%[4] - The volume of postal express collection was 3.704 billion pieces, down by 5.29% month-on-month but up by 15.14% year-on-year[4] Price Movements - The average price of cement was 338.17 yuan/ton, down by 0.33% month-on-month, below last year's average[67] - The price of rebar increased by 4.14% month-on-month to 3,310.40 yuan/ton, still below last year's average[68] - The price of asphalt rose by 0.40% month-on-month to 3,823.00 yuan/ton, above last year's average[69]

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the ongoing theme of "anti-involution" in the construction materials sector, with a focus on the marginal changes in the fundamentals. The recent Politburo meeting highlighted the importance of high-quality urban renewal and the need to regulate chaotic competition among enterprises, which is expected to influence capacity management in key industries [4] - In the cement sector, a policy document released by the Cement Association on July 1 is anticipated to enhance the enforcement of production limits, leading to a potential decrease in capacity and an increase in utilization rates. The report predicts a gradual price recovery in August as demand improves [4] - The glass industry is experiencing a downward trend in demand due to the real estate sector's impact, with supply-demand imbalances persisting. However, the report notes that most companies in the float glass sector meet environmental standards, which may prevent drastic capacity cuts but could raise costs and accelerate maintenance schedules [5] - The fiberglass segment is expected to benefit from the AI industry, with demand for low-dielectric products projected to rise significantly. The report highlights a clear upgrade in product structure, indicating a potential explosive growth in demand [5] - The consumer building materials sector has reached a profitability bottom, with no further downward price pressure. The report notes a strong push for price increases across various categories, suggesting a potential improvement in profitability [5] Summary by Sections Cement - Cement prices are currently declining due to seasonal factors, with a 2.13% decrease in the price of ordinary cement (P.O 42.5) reported this week. The monthly production in June 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of 5.3% [8] Glass - The glass market is facing challenges, with a 0.76% increase in prices this week, but overall demand remains weak. The report indicates that the industry is still grappling with supply-demand contradictions [13] Fiberglass - The fiberglass industry is experiencing a positive trend driven by AI-related demand, with expectations for both volume and price increases [5] Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector is showing signs of recovery, with companies actively raising prices after years of competitive pressure. This sector includes waterproofing materials, coatings, and gypsum boards [5] Recent Company Announcements - Oriental Yuhong reported a revenue of 13.569 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.84%, with a net profit of 564 million yuan, down 40.16% [17] - Rabbit Baby's associated company, Hanhai Group, was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with Rabbit Baby holding a 1.85% stake post-IPO [17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery potential in the steel sector's profitability, driven by regulatory support for the industry and a gradual exit of outdated production capacity [4]. - The July PMI new export orders for China stood at 47.10%, indicating a slight decline, while the steel PMI new orders index reached a nine-month high [3][39]. - The liquidity indicators show a negative growth rate difference between M1 and M2, which may impact market dynamics [10][18]. Liquidity Analysis - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -3.7 percentage points in June 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 1.9 percentage points [10][18]. - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for July 2025 was 46.09, down 6.16% from the previous month [10][18]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The steel PMI new orders index in July reached 51.9%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 6.3 percentage points [39]. - The national average capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces was 90.24%, down 0.57 percentage points from the previous week [39]. Industrial Products Chain - The July PMI new orders index for industrial products was 49.40%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month [2]. - Major commodity prices showed varied performance, with cold-rolled steel, copper, and aluminum prices declining by 0.19%, 1.43%, and 1.49% respectively [2]. Subsector Performance - The price of tungsten concentrate reached a new high since 2011, while graphite electrode prices remained stable at 18,000 CNY/ton [2]. - The average profit for electrolytic aluminum was 2,926 CNY/ton, reflecting a decrease of 10.26% month-on-month [2]. Price Comparison - The price ratio between medium-thick plates and rebar is at a relatively high level, with the rebar price at 3,350 CNY/ton, down 2.90% [3][39]. - The price difference between small rebar (used in real estate) and large rebar (used in infrastructure) was 150 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous week [3]. Export Chain - The CCFI composite index for container shipping rates was 1,232.29 points, down 2.30% from the previous week [3]. - The U.S. crude steel capacity utilization rate was 78.40%, an increase of 0.40 percentage points [3]. Valuation Metrics - The report notes that the PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.57, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4]. - The overall steel industry gross profit was reported at 305 CNY/ton, down 18.6% week-on-week [9].

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Investment Rating - The report recommends a positive outlook on the consumption building materials sector, particularly waterproof materials with lower profit baselines [2][5][16]. Core Insights - The consumption building materials sector is entering a low baseline peak season in Q3 2024, with expectations for improved monthly high-frequency data and quarterly profit forecasts compared to H1 2024 [2][5]. - The cement and glass sectors are anticipated to experience price rebounds post mid-August, with potential supply changes during the September military parade providing price elasticity opportunities [2][5]. - Specific companies such as Puyang Nair and Reborn Technology are highlighted for their strategic acquisitions and market positioning, which are expected to enhance their profitability and competitive advantages [3][6][7]. Summary by Sections Consumption Building Materials - The sector is expected to see a recovery in profitability ahead of revenue growth, with a focus on cost reduction and price stabilization [15][16]. - Companies like Dongfang Yuhong and Rabbit Baby are noted for their strong cash flow and dividend performance, with market expectations for net profits in 2025 at approximately 20 million and 7.5 million respectively [16][17]. Cement - The cement market is currently experiencing a price decline, with a 0.3% drop noted, but is expected to stabilize as demand shows signs of improvement [19][43]. - The industry is seeing a shift towards limiting overproduction, with policies aimed at stabilizing supply and improving profitability [19][21]. Glass - The float glass market is under pressure with declining prices and increased inventory, but there is potential for recovery as supply-side adjustments take place [27][29]. - Companies like Xinyi Glass are projected to face a 30-40% decline in net profit for 2024, but maintain a healthy balance sheet and competitive positioning [29][35]. Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber - The fiberglass market is experiencing a split in production and sales, with larger manufacturers benefiting from high-end product demand while smaller firms struggle [36][39]. - The carbon fiber sector is seeing a recovery in wind power demand, which is expected to improve profitability in the coming quarters [40].

Group 1: Industrial Production - Industrial production in China shows divergence, with raw material production demonstrating relative resilience[1] - Daily pig iron output is higher than the same period last year, while steel and construction material production and apparent demand have marginally declined[1] - The operating rates for petroleum asphalt and some chemical products have recovered, while cement clinker capacity utilization remains stable compared to last week[1] Group 2: Real Estate - New home sales in 30 major cities decreased by 18.4% year-on-year as of August 1, 2025, with a 19.3% decline in July compared to the previous month[1] - The second-hand housing listing price index decreased by 0.48% month-on-month as of July 21, 2025[1] Group 3: Domestic Demand - National retail sales of passenger cars from July 1-27, 2025, reached 1.445 million units, a 9% increase year-on-year, while the total market for July is estimated at around 1.85 million units, up 7.6% year-on-year[1] - Major home appliance retail sales increased by 18.5% year-on-year as of July 25, 2025[1] - Daily movie box office revenue averaged 230 million yuan, a 27.9% increase year-on-year, with a government subsidy program in Beijing to encourage attendance[1] Group 4: External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 10.9% year-on-year as of July 27, 2025, with container throughput up by 5.6%[1] - South Korea's export value grew by 5.9% year-on-year in July, an increase of 1.6 percentage points from June[1] Group 5: Price Trends - The South China industrial product index fell by 3.8%, with the black raw materials index down by 5.6%[1] - Rebar futures prices dropped by 4.6%, while spot prices decreased by 2.3%; coking coal futures fell by 13.2%, but spot prices rose by 1.2%[1]

Group 1: Cement Industry - The national high-standard cement market price is 339.7 yuan/ton, down 1.0 yuan/ton from last week and down 42.5 yuan/ton from the same period in 2024 [1][2] - The average cement inventory of sample enterprises is 66.2%, down 0.2 percentage points from last week and down 0.9 percentage points from the same period in 2024 [2] - The average cement shipment rate is 44.7%, up 1.7 percentage points from last week but down 2.0 percentage points from the same period in 2024 [2] Group 2: Glass Industry - The average price of float glass is 1295.3 yuan/ton, up 56.7 yuan/ton from last week but down 175.7 yuan/ton from the same period in 2024 [2] - The inventory of float glass in 13 provinces is 5,178 million heavy boxes, down 156 million heavy boxes from last week and down 1,025 million heavy boxes from the same period in 2024 [2] - The market for electronic glass fiber remains stable, with mainstream prices for G75 products at 8,800-9,200 yuan/ton, unchanged from last week [2] Group 3: Market Trends and Recommendations - The construction materials sector saw a decline of 2.31% this week, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index and the Wind All A Index declined by 1.75% and 1.09%, respectively [1] - The industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability due to improved supply-demand balance and potential policy support, with leading companies like Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement recommended for investment [5][6] - The glass fiber market is anticipated to benefit from technological upgrades and increased demand in high-end applications, with companies like Zhongcai Technology and Honghe Technology highlighted as potential investment opportunities [6]

Group 1: Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index rose by 0.49%, gaining 119 points to close at 24,627 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 0.93%. The morning trading volume in Hong Kong was HKD 126.5 billion [1] Group 2: Gold Stocks - Gold stocks experienced a collective rise due to weaker-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data, which led to a significant rebound in gold prices. Analysts suggest that interest rate cut expectations are supporting gold prices. Lingbao Gold (03330) rose by 4%, Chifeng Jilong Gold (06693) increased by 8.7%, and Shandong Gold (01787) saw an 8.8% rise. Laopu Gold (06181) rebounded by 5.5% after a profit warning, with Morgan Stanley predicting strong performance in the second half of the year [1] Group 3: Semiconductor Stocks - Semiconductor stocks led the gains, driven by regulatory concerns over H20 safety risks and the acceleration of domestic AI computing chip production. Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) rose by 6.46%, Shanghai Fudan (01385) increased by 5.92%, and SMIC (00981) gained 2.8%. InnoCare Pharma (02577) surged over 12% following a partnership with NVIDIA to promote the large-scale implementation of 800 VDC power architecture in AI data centers [1] Group 4: Healthcare Sector - Zhaoke Ophthalmology-B (06622) rose over 7% after its drug Mephalan received orphan drug designation from the U.S. FDA [2] Group 5: Company Performance - Juxing Legend (06683) increased by 4% as the company launched a collaboration plan with numerous trendy artists and formed a strategic partnership with Yushu Technology. China Shipbuilding Defense (00317) rose by 4.3%, supported by verified profit releases from domestic shipbuilding companies and strong new ship order reserves at Huangpu Wenchong [3] - Xinyi Glass (00868) fell over 3% post-earnings due to a continuous decline in the average selling price of float glass products, resulting in a 59.6% year-on-year drop in mid-term net profit [4] - China Resources Medical (01515) dropped by 15.8% after issuing a profit warning, expecting a year-on-year decline of approximately 20% to 25% in mid-term profit attributable to shareholders [5]