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Summary of Global Potash Market Outlook 2026 Industry Overview - The global potash supply and demand is expected to remain in the range of 75-80 million tons, with a projected consumption growth of 1.3% in 2026, driven primarily by an increase of 800,000 tons in China, while Southeast Asia is expected to see a decline of 500,000 tons due to palm oil market conditions [1][2][3]. Key Points and Arguments Supply and Demand Dynamics - In 2025, global potash production is projected to be approximately equal to consumption, with various forecasts estimating production between 73.63 million tons and 77.10 million tons, reflecting a growth of 1% to 2% [2][3]. - China's apparent consumption of potassium oxide is estimated at 12.84 million tons in 2025, with chlorinated potash accounting for 19.10 million tons [2]. Major Consumer Markets - Major potash consumption markets in 2025 include: - India: 3.6 million tons - United States: 8.8 million tons - Brazil: 14 million tons - Southeast Asia: 9.4 million tons - CIS and Europe: 10.5 million tons [3]. Supply Forecasts - Canada remains the largest supplier, with Nutrien and Mosaic expected to produce 14.3 million tons and 8.3 million tons, respectively. Russia follows with 15.7 million tons, primarily from Uralkali and EuroChem [4][5]. Price Trends and Market Influences - The signing of a significant contract in November 2025 at $348 per ton has established a price floor for the global market [6][7]. - The global grain storage-to-consumption ratio has decreased to 26.7%, indicating increasing food scarcity, which supports fertilizer demand [7]. - The cost curve for the industry is expected to rise, with the 90th percentile site cost projected to increase to $243 per ton in 2026 [9]. Inventory Levels - As of early 2025, China's total potash inventory was stable at around 3.82 million tons, while Brazil's inventory is at a near three-year low of less than 1 million tons, providing price support [11]. Geopolitical and Trade Policy Impacts - The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to increased shipping costs, with freight rates from Vancouver to China rising by 13% [12][13]. - Trade policies between the U.S. and Canada are unlikely to significantly impact the potash industry, as potash has been exempted from tariffs under the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement [14]. Additional Important Insights - The potash industry is expected to face downward pressure in the medium term (3-5 years) due to the release of new capacities, while the long-term outlook may see opportunities for consolidation and mergers [8]. - The cost structure varies significantly by region, with Russian and Belarusian producers generally having lower costs compared to Canadian producers, whose costs are affected by high tax rates [9][10].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Oscillation [3] - Inter - period: Wait - and - see [3] - Inter - variety: None [3] 2. Core View of the Report - Urea futures declined mainly due to the fall in crude oil prices, the weakening of the chemical sector, and the retracement of the previous gains brought by sentiment. The ex - factory quotes of urea spot have reached the March guidance price, and during the critical period of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices for spring plowing in China, the spot price of urea is mainly stable. When the urea futures price strengthens, spot traders enter the market to purchase actively, and spot transactions improve. On the supply side, some gas - based and technological transformation enterprises resume production, increasing the supply. Some off - season reserves start to be released in March. On the demand side, after the Spring Festival, the application of green - returning fertilizers has successively started, the start - up of compound fertilizers after the festival has rebounded, and as the terminal fertilizer application approaches, the market sentiment has improved and the sales volume has increased. Some melamine plants are temporarily shut down, the start - up rate has decreased, and the purchase is for rigid demand. After the festival, downstream enterprises resume work and logistics recovers, but affected by the snow and rain in the north, local areas are still restricted. The factory inventory is reduced, and the port inventory accumulates slightly. The situation in Iran has caused a sharp increase in international urea prices, but there is no new news about the domestic export quota at present, so the high overseas urea prices cannot be effectively transmitted to the domestic market. Follow - up attention should be paid to export dynamics, the rhythm of off - season reserve release, and the sustainability of spot purchase sentiment [2] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Urea Basis Structure - On March 10, 2026, the closing price of the urea main contract was 1,856 yuan/ton (- 49); the ex - factory price of small - particle urea in Henan was 1,860 yuan/ton (0); the price of small - particle urea in Shandong was 1,890 yuan/ton (+ 10); the price of small - particle urea in Jiangsu was 1,890 yuan/ton (+ 0); the price of small - block anthracite was 800 yuan/ton (+ 0). The basis in Shandong was 34 yuan/ton (+ 59); the basis in Henan was 4 yuan/ton (+ 49); the basis in Jiangsu was 34 yuan/ton (+ 49) [1] 3.2 Urea Production - As of March 10, 2026, the enterprise capacity utilization rate was 93.31% (0.08%). The total inventory of sample enterprises was 1.0981 billion tons (- 779,000 tons), and the inventory of port samples was 190 million tons (+ 160,000 tons) [1] 3.3 Urea Production Profit and Start - up Rate - As of March 10, 2026, the urea production profit was 325 yuan/ton (+ 10) [1] 3.4 Urea Foreign Market Price and Export Profit - As of March 10, 2026, the export profit was 1,818 yuan/ton (- 15) [1] 3.5 Urea Downstream Start - up and Orders - As of March 10, 2026, the capacity utilization rate of compound fertilizers was 37.02% (+ 3.61%); the capacity utilization rate of melamine was 49.45% (- 6.46%); the advance order days of urea enterprises were 7.71 days (+ 0.59) [1] 3.6 Urea Inventory and Warehouse Receipts - As of March 10, 2026, the total inventory of sample enterprises was 1.0981 billion tons (- 779,000 tons), and the inventory of port samples was 190 million tons (+ 160,000 tons) [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Natural Rubber - Short - term开工 will remain high, but geopolitical factors still exist. With the post - holiday orders of domestic agents being sent out, the domestic shortage of some enterprises will be alleviated. Due to the high overseas raw material prices providing cost support and the geopolitical factors causing price fluctuations, the rubber price is expected to fluctuate within the range of 16,500 - 17,500 [1]. Urea - On March 10, the urea futures followed the chemical sector, opening low and moving high, and the spot market price was adjusted upwards. The fundamentals of urea have not changed much, with high - level production. There is still pressure on the supply side. There is still some demand for green - turning fertilizer in the agricultural sector, and industrial demand is recovering. In the short term, the urea price is relatively strong, but after the green - turning fertilizer season ends in the second half of the month, there may be a market downturn. The main contract should focus on whether it can break through the 1,860 - 1,900 range [4]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **Caustic Soda**: On March 10, the caustic soda futures hit the daily limit down during the session and then rose at the end. The spot market is still optimistic, and the caustic soda price has been slightly increased. The supply - side load is slowly recovering, and there is still pressure on inventory accumulation. The demand from the alumina industry is stable, and non - aluminum downstream demand is improving. Due to the Middle East conflict, the international supply chain risk has increased, and the export expectation has strengthened. However, the overall supply - demand situation is still weak, and attention should be paid to the actual delivery volume and price fluctuations [5]. - **PVC**: On March 10, the PVC futures price dropped significantly, and the low - price transactions in the spot market were good. The supply - demand situation has changed slightly. The ethylene - based production enterprises may reduce their loads in the long term, while the calcium carbide - based production enterprises have slightly increased their loads and costs. Domestic demand is normal, and foreign trade exports are waiting for new quotes. The PVC price may be passively pushed up, but it is also affected by the uncertainty of the cost - end transmission [5]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Soda Ash**: On March 10, the soda ash futures fell, and the spot price was driven up but the trading was light. The weekly production increased slightly, and the production line load fluctuated. The demand was average, and downstream enterprises replenished their inventories moderately. It is expected to continue to fluctuate and decline, and short - selling can be attempted at the current price [6]. - **Glass**: On March 10, the glass futures price dropped. The spot price was raised. The supply - side daily melting volume remained low, and a new production line was ignited. The demand from downstream deep - processing and low - e products was average, and the futures price decline reduced the purchasing intention of futures - spot merchants. The inventory of production enterprises still faced pressure, and it is expected to continue to accumulate this week. The cost increase from energy prices needs further observation. It is expected to fluctuate and decline, with a reference range of 1,000 - 1,150. It is recommended to wait and see [6]. Polyolefins - The Middle East geopolitical situation is the core driver. The short - term logic is dominated by cost - push and supply reduction, and the fundamentals are secondary. The market is in a "strong expectation, weak reality" game stage. The price fluctuates sharply following geopolitical news, and the high price lacks actual transaction support. After Trump's statement, the crude oil price fluctuated extremely, causing the domestic futures and spot prices to drop significantly, and the market is in a state of high volatility, low trading volume, and fragility [7]. Methanol - The methanol futures dropped significantly, and the spot was purchased on demand. The basis was relatively strong, and the overall transaction was okay. The domestic production device load remained at a relatively high level, but due to shipping interruptions, the market strongly expected a significant reduction in subsequent imports. The demand side remained weak, and the olefin开工 rate of the main downstream continued to decline. The current port inventory is still at a relatively high level in history, but the market expects the port to enter the de - stocking cycle. The current price trend is mainly driven by the supply interruption expectation and risk sentiment, and the subsequent trend depends on the actual progress of the geopolitical conflict [8]. LPG No specific view on the trend of LPG is provided in the report, only price, inventory, and开工 rate data are presented [10]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Pure Benzene**: Due to the geopolitical influence, the crude oil transportation is blocked, and the Asian refinery开工 rate is expected to be affected. Some refineries at home and abroad have adjusted their loads, and combined with some device maintenance plans, the pure benzene supply is expected to decline. The downstream styrene industry has maintained its profit and load at a relatively high level, and the short - term demand support is strong. The pure benzene supply - demand expectation has improved, but it will fluctuate with the crude oil price. It is recommended to wait and see on a single - side basis and shrink the spread between EB04 and BZ04 when it is high [12]. - **Styrene**: The styrene industry has good profits, and the supply in March will remain at a high level. The demand side is expected to gradually recover after the holiday, and the supply - demand in March is expected to slightly de - stock. It will also fluctuate with the crude oil price. The same strategy as for pure benzene is recommended [12]. Polyester Industry Chain - **PX**: Due to the continuous blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, some PX factories in Asia have issued force majeure, and the PX supply is gradually affected. After the holiday, some PTA devices have restarted or increased their loads due to improved processing fees, and the PX supply - demand situation is gradually improving. It is expected to fluctuate with the crude oil price. It is recommended to wait and see for now and go long at a low price after the market stabilizes [13]. - **PTA**: The PTA load has increased after the holiday, and the March device maintenance plan is less than expected. Although the supply - demand expectation has improved, there is still an inventory accumulation expectation. It will follow the cost - end fluctuation. It is recommended to wait and see on a single - side basis and pay attention to the oil price trend [13]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: In March, the domestic supply of ethylene glycol has significantly decreased due to the shutdown or load reduction of multiple coal - based and oil - based ethylene glycol devices. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has affected the transportation of overseas sources, and the arrival volume of foreign ships will be low from mid - March. The polyester load will seasonally recover in March, and the de - stocking amplitude may increase. However, due to Trump's statement, the short - term price may decline. It is recommended to wait and see [13]. - **Short - fiber**: The short - fiber supply - demand pattern is still weak. It will follow the raw material price fluctuation and is affected by the cautious downstream procurement. It is recommended to have the same single - side strategy as PTA, and the PF disk processing fee will fluctuate between 800 - 1,100 [13]. - **Bottle - chip**: The domestic bottle - chip supply will gradually increase in March. The absolute price will follow the cost - end fluctuation, and the processing fee will fluctuate. It is recommended to have the same single - side strategy as PTA, and the PR main - contract disk processing fee is expected to fluctuate between 400 - 550 yuan/ton [13]. Crude Oil - WTI 04 - month contract closed at $83.45 per barrel, down 11.94%, and Brent 05 - month contract closed at $87.80 per barrel, down 11.28%. The G7 energy ministers did not reach an agreement on releasing strategic oil reserves. Due to the drone attack, ADNOC has closed its refinery. The US strategic oil reserve remains stable. It will take at least 4 - 6 weeks for the Gulf region to fully resume export functions, and Iran has not clearly stated to stop the blockade. It is expected that the oil price will continue to fluctuate significantly [14]. 3. Summary According to the Catalog Natural Rubber - **Spot Price and Basis**: The price of Yunnan Guofu full - latex decreased by 200 yuan/ton to 16,750 yuan/ton, with a decline of 1.18%. The full - latex basis decreased by 420 yuan/ton to - 362 yuan/ton, with a decline of 763.64%. The price of Thai standard mixed rubber increased by 100 yuan/ton to 15,850 yuan/ton, with an increase of 0.63% [1]. - **Inter - month Spread**: The 9 - 1 spread increased by 15 yuan/ton to - 680 yuan/ton, with an increase of 2.16%. The 1 - 5 spread decreased by 15 yuan/ton to 560 yuan/ton, with a decline of 2.61%. The 5 - 9 spread remained unchanged at 120 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamentals**: In January, Thailand's production increased by 54,800 tons to 549,000 tons, with an increase of 11.09%. Indonesia's production decreased by 28,200 tons to 161,100 tons, with a decline of 14.90%. India's production decreased by 3,900 tons to 108,100 tons, with a decline of 3.48%. In December, China's production decreased by 84,500 tons to 51,200 tons. The开工 rate of semi - steel tires increased by 39.47 percentage points to 74.03%, and the开工 rate of full - steel tires increased by 36.73 percentage points to 65.90%. In December, the domestic tire production increased by 473,500 pieces to 10,656,300 pieces, with an increase of 4.65%. The tire export volume increased by 186,000 pieces to 5,843,000 pieces, with an increase of 3.29%. The total import volume of natural rubber increased by 159,900 tons to 803,400 tons, with an increase of 24.84% [1]. - **Inventory Change**: The bonded - area inventory increased by 200 tons to 680,412 tons, with an increase of 0.07%. The factory - warehouse futures inventory of natural rubber in the Shanghai Futures Exchange decreased by 202 tons to 20,399 tons, with a decline of 0.40% [1]. Urea - **Futures Closing Price and Spread**: The 01 contract decreased by 34 yuan/ton to 1,849 yuan/ton, with a decline of 1.81%. The 05 contract decreased by 49 yuan/ton to 1,856 yuan/ton, with a decline of 2.57%. The 09 contract decreased by 36 yuan/ton to 1,884 yuan/ton, with a decline of 1.88%. The 01 - 05 spread decreased by 22 yuan/ton to 15 yuan/ton, and the 05 - 09 spread decreased by 15 yuan/ton to - 13 yuan/ton [4]. - **Main - contract Position**: The long - position of the top 20 decreased by 14,403 to 121,561, with a decline of 10.59%. The short - position of the top 20 decreased by 25,730 to 177,959, with a decline of 14.46% [4]. - **Upstream Raw Material Price**: The price of anthracite small pieces in Jincheng remained unchanged at 920 yuan/ton. The price of thermal coal at the pithead in Ejin Horo Banner remained unchanged at 550 yuan/ton. The price of thermal coal at the port in Qinhuangdao remained unchanged at 746 yuan/ton [4]. - **Spot Market Price**: The price of small - particle urea in Shandong increased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,890 yuan/ton, with an increase of 0.53%. The price in Guangdong increased by 30 yuan/ton to 1,980 yuan/ton, with an increase of 1.54% [4]. - **Supply - demand Overview**: The daily production of domestic urea increased by 3,200 tons to 221,200 tons, with an increase of 1.49%. The weekly production decreased by 15,700 tons to 1,003,000 tons, with a decline of 13.53%. The factory - warehouse inventory increased by 16,000 tons to 190,000 tons, with an increase of 9.20% [4]. PVC and Caustic Soda - **PVC and Caustic Soda Price and Spread**: The price of 32% liquid caustic soda in Shandong remained unchanged at 1,843.8 yuan/ton. The price of 50% liquid caustic soda in Shandong remained unchanged at 2,220 yuan/ton. The price of PVC in East China by calcium carbide method decreased by 610 yuan/ton to 5,120 yuan/ton, with a decline of 10.6%. The price of PVC in East China by ethylene method increased by 200 yuan/ton to 6,300 yuan/ton, with an increase of 3.3% [5]. - **Caustic Soda Overseas Quotation and Export Profit**: The FOB price at East China ports increased by 10 US dollars/ton to 340 US dollars/ton, with an increase of 3.0%. The export profit increased by 42.6 yuan/ton to 230.2 yuan/ton, with an increase of 22.7% [5]. - **PVC Overseas Quotation and Export Profit**: The CFR price in Southeast Asia remained unchanged at 700 US dollars/ton. The CFR price in India increased by 20 US dollars/ton to 740 US dollars/ton, with an increase of 2.8%. The FOB price of calcium carbide - based PVC at Tianjin Port remained unchanged at 635 US dollars/ton. The export profit increased by 37.3 yuan/ton to 84.3 yuan/ton, with an increase of 79.4% [5]. - **Supply (Caustic Soda and PVC开工率 and Industry Profit)**: The开工率 of the caustic soda industry increased by 1.5 percentage points to 86.4%. The total开工率 of PVC decreased by 1.0 percentage point to 81.1%. The profit of PVC by external - purchase calcium carbide method increased by 135 yuan/ton to - 507 yuan/ton, with an increase of 21.0%. The profit of northwest integrated production increased by 65 yuan/ton to - 293.1 yuan/ton, with an increase of 18.2% [5]. - **Demand (Caustic Soda and PVC Downstream开工率)**: The开工率 of the alumina industry decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 82.6%. The开工率 of the viscose staple fiber industry increased by 1.7 percentage points to 90.1%. The开机率 of the printing and dyeing industry increased by 18.1 percentage points to 42.5%. The开工率 of Longzhong sample pipes increased by 19.4 percentage points to 33.0%. The开工率 of Longzhong sample profiles increased by 16.1 percentage points to 27.4% [5]. - **Inventory (Caustic Soda and PVC Social and Factory - warehouse Inventory)**: The factory - warehouse inventory of caustic soda increased by 0.9 tons to 55 tons, with an increase of 1.7%. The upstream factory - warehouse inventory of PVC decreased by 46,000 tons to 458,000 tons, with a decline of 9.0%. The total social inventory of PVC decreased by 46,000 tons to 458,000 tons, with a decline of 9.0% [5]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass - related Price and Spread**: The price in North China increased by 10 yuan/ton to 1,070 yuan/ton, with an increase of 0.94%. The price in East China remained unchanged at 1,230 yuan/ton. The glass 2605 contract decreased by 28 yuan/ton to 1,076 yuan/ton, with a decline of 2.54%. The 05 basis increased by 38 yuan/ton to - 6 yuan/ton, with an increase of 86.36% [6]. - **Soda Ash - related Price and Spread**: The price in North China increased by 30 yuan/ton to 1,280 yuan/ton, with an increase of 2.40%. The price in East China increased by 20 yuan/ton to 1,25

Core Viewpoint - The evolving situation in the Middle East is significantly impacting global markets, creating new investment opportunities linked to supply shocks and price fluctuations [1] Group 1: Oil Price Impact - Industries with profits directly correlated to oil prices are expected to be key beneficiaries of rising oil prices, categorized into three types: profit enhancement from upstream energy sectors, demand increase in alternative energy sources, and cost-driven price increases in agricultural products [1] - The current surge in commodity prices is driving a rebound in PPI year-on-year growth, indicating a significant profit restructuring rather than a uniform benefit across all industries [2] Group 2: Seasonal Price Trends - The focus on price increases is also attributed to traditional price hike periods in March-April and August-October, which correspond to peak economic seasons, suggesting potential for excess returns [4] - The impact of geopolitical events on long-term supply and demand dynamics is under scrutiny, with predictions of high global oil inventories potentially suppressing oil prices [4] Group 3: Investment Considerations - The current market conditions necessitate a deeper analysis to determine whether price increases are short-term disturbances or indicative of long-term supply-demand shifts, emphasizing the importance of identifying segments with genuine pricing power [5]

Key Points Summary of the Potash Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference focused on the potash industry, which is a crucial mineral resource primarily used in agriculture as fertilizer. Potash is one of the three essential nutrients for crop growth, alongside nitrogen and phosphorus [1][2]. Core Insights and Arguments - Potash enhances crops' resistance to drought, cold, diseases, and lodging, significantly contributing to stable and high yields [1]. - Global potash resources are concentrated in 14 countries, with Canada, Belarus, and Russia holding approximately 68% of the total reserves. Canada accounts for about one-third, while Belarus and Russia hold 22.7% and 12.1%, respectively [2]. - China has a significant demand for potash, primarily sourced from salt lakes, but has limited solid potash resources. The country is heavily reliant on imports, with an import dependency exceeding 50% [3]. - In 2024, China's potash chloride production is projected to be 6.5 million tons, with imports expected to reach 12.63 million tons, indicating a consumption of around 18.5 million tons [3]. - The low inventory levels in China, with port stocks expected to be only 2.43 million tons by the end of 2025, highlight the need for increased safety stock to ensure food security [4]. Trade Dynamics - The majority of potash is traded internationally, with imports and exports accounting for about 70% of the total supply. In 2024, the apparent consumption of potassium chloride globally is estimated at 6.928 million tons, with trade accounting for 78.4% [2]. Price Trends - Potash prices experienced a significant increase from 2020 to 2022, peaking at $1,000 per ton due to global monetary easing and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on supply [7]. - Prices have since decreased to below $300 per ton but have started to rise again, with current prices in Southeast Asia around $380 per ton and in Brazil between $370 and $380 per ton [7][8]. - China's potash prices are currently between 3,100 and 3,500 yuan per ton, indicating a potential for price increases due to tight global supply and demand dynamics [8]. Future Outlook - The global potash supply is expected to be around 76.4 million tons in 2025, with demand projected at approximately 76.8 million tons, indicating a tight balance with a slight supply gap [8][9]. - The prices of competing fertilizers, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, have risen significantly, making potash relatively cheaper and potentially leading to its increased use as a substitute [9][10]. - The forecast for potash demand growth is around 3% annually, with additional demand driven by the substitution effect from phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers [10]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with potash production capabilities, particularly those like Yara International, which is expected to produce 2 million tons by 2025 and 5 million tons by 2027, benefiting from rising global potash prices [11]. - Other companies of interest include Dongfang Tower, Salt Lake Co., and Zangge Mining, which are also positioned to benefit from the potash market dynamics [11].

Group 1: Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a decline, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 1.35%, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down by 0.54%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index decreasing by 0.12% [2] - Southbound capital saw a net outflow of 37.213 billion HKD, with the most net buying in the top active stocks being in the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (2800.HK), Hang Seng China Enterprises (2828.HK), and Southern Hang Seng Tech (3033.HK) [2] - Agricultural stocks faced pressure, with significant declines in companies like China Heartlink Fertilizer (1866.HK) down by 8.87% and First Tractor Company (38.HK) down by 4.6% [2] Group 2: Company Analysis - Encounter Little Noodles (2408.HK) - Encounter Little Noodles has established a competitive advantage through a "high cost-performance" strategy, with an average customer price of only 31.8 HKD in the first half of 2025, significantly lower than competitors [6] - The company has a highly standardized and digitalized operational system, reducing the proportion of raw material costs from 38.3% to 31.4% through scale procurement [6] - The store network is expanding rapidly, with a total of 252, 360, and 503 stores projected for FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025 respectively, indicating a growth rate of 48%, 43%, and 40% [7] Group 3: Industry Insights - The Chinese noodle restaurant market is projected to reach a total scale of 29.7 billion HKD in 2024, accounting for approximately 29.8% of the entire Chinese fast food market, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% over the past four years [8] - The segment of noodle restaurants specializing in Sichuan and Chongqing flavors is growing even faster at 12.8%, indicating strong consumer appeal [8] - The competitive landscape is highly fragmented, with the top five players holding only 3.0% of the market share, allowing for significant growth opportunities for chain brands with replicable business models [8] Group 4: Financial Outlook - Following its IPO, Encounter Little Noodles is expected to have a more stable financial position, with net fundraising of 560 million HKD significantly alleviating liquidity issues and reducing the debt ratio [8] - The report projects net profits of 120 million HKD, 230 million HKD, and 350 million HKD for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.19 HKD, 0.37 HKD, and 0.56 HKD [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The urea price is expected to follow the energy and chemical sector for a short - term correction and then enter a range - bound operation pattern [3][4] - The overall inventory of urea enterprises decreased this cycle, but the market was in a stalemate due to cold and snowy weather in the north, and local shipments declined [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Market - Urea futures' closing price was 1,905 yuan/ton, up 75 yuan from the previous day; the settlement price was 1,926 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan; the trading volume was 597,997 lots, an increase of 363,802 lots; the open interest of the 05 contract was 242,697 lots, a decrease of 3,114 lots; the warehouse receipt quantity was 1,275 tons, unchanged; the trading volume was 230,366.6 million yuan, an increase of 144,821.8 million yuan [2] - The basis in Shandong area was - 25 yuan, a decrease of 55 yuan; the basis of Fengxi - disk was - 135 yuan, a decrease of 75 yuan; the basis of Dongguang - disk was - 75 yuan, a decrease of 75 yuan; the spread between UR05 - UR09 was - 15 yuan, a decrease of 2 yuan [2] Spot Market - The factory prices of urea in Henan Xinlianxin, Yankuang Xinjiang, Shandong Ruixing, Shanxi Fengxi, Hebei Dongguang, and Jiangsu Linggu remained unchanged [2] - The trader price in Shandong area was 1,880 yuan, up 20 yuan, and that in Shanxi area remained unchanged [2] - The supply - side indicators: the operating rate was 93.95%, unchanged, and the daily output was 221,210 tons, unchanged [2] Industry News - On March 4, 2026, the total inventory of Chinese urea enterprises was 1.0981 million tons, a decrease of 77,900 tons or 6.62% from the previous cycle. Inventory increased in Anhui, Gansu, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, and Liaoning, and decreased in Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xinjiang, and Yunnan [3] Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of urea is - 1, indicating a bearish view [4]

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: "Macro Disturbances Intensify, Urea Futures Prices Fluctuate Significantly - Urea Weekly Report 2026.03.09" [1] - Author: Shen Wen [2] - Report Date: 2026.03.09 [1] Group 2: Weekly Viewpoints - **Supply**: Urea daily production remains at a high level compared to the same period, with a weekly output of 153.79 million tons (+0.16%), including 126.49 million tons from coal - based production and 27.3 million tons from gas - based production, and an average daily output of 21.97 million tons. March sees both urea plant overhauls and restarts, and daily production is expected to stay above 220,000 tons [5][23]. - **Demand**: Agricultural demand is continuously released, and industrial demand is marginally increasing. The compound fertilizer enterprise operating rate is 37.02% (up 3.61% week - on - week), and the finished product inventory is 76.64 million tons (down 2.29 million tons week - on - week). The melamine operating rate is 49.54% (-8.26%) [5][36]. - **Inventory**: Upstream urea enterprise inventory decreased from an increase to a decrease, with an inventory of 109.81 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 7.79 million tons. Port inventory increased slightly to 19 million tons (up 1.6 million tons week - on - week). The mainstream pre - collection days of urea enterprises are 7.71 days (up 0.59 days week - on - week) [33]. - **Cost and Profit**: Coal prices are running strongly, and urea profits have increased week - on - week [5]. - **Basis and Spread**: The 5 - 9 spread is weak, and the 05 basis is strengthening [5]. - **Overall Logic**: The domestic urea spot market price is running steadily and weakly, and new order transactions are gradually weakening. In the short term, the urea futures market is mainly affected by macro - sentiment, with large price fluctuations. Attention should be paid to the persistence of macro - impacts and demand follow - up [5]. - **Strategy Suggestion**: Due to intensified short - term macro - disturbances, operations need to be cautious [5]. Group 3: Market Conditions - **Domestic Market**: The domestic urea market price is running steadily and weakly this week [7]. - **International Market**: International urea prices have risen significantly [13]. Group 4: Supply Details - **Production**: Urea weekly output is 153.79 million tons (+0.16%), with an average daily output of 21.97 million tons [23]. - **Maintenance Plan**: Some enterprises have maintenance plans, such as PetroChina Daqing Petrochemical Company with a capacity of 760,000 tons scheduled to stop on March 19, 2026, and Inner Mongolia Boda Shidi Chemical Co., Ltd. and Zhongyan Anhui Hongsifang Co., Ltd. planning maintenance in April [27]. Group 5: Inventory Details - **Enterprise Inventory**: Urea enterprise inventory is 109.81 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 7.79 million tons, due to agricultural demand and downstream industrial resumption [33]. - **Port Inventory**: Port inventory is 19 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.6 million tons [33]. - **Pre - collection Days**: The mainstream pre - collection days of urea enterprises are 7.71 days, a week - on - week increase of 0.59 days [33]. Group 6: Demand Details - **Compound Fertilizer**: The compound fertilizer enterprise operating rate is 37.02% (up 3.61% week - on - week), and the finished product inventory is 76.64 million tons (down 2.29 million tons week - on - week) [36]. - **Melamine**: The melamine operating rate is 49.54% (-8.26%), and the enterprise operating rate is lower than the same period [36]. Group 7: Raw Material Details - **Coal**: Coal prices are running strongly [38].

Core Viewpoint - Global urea prices have generally increased, with most major regions raising prices, and some areas seeing increases exceeding $100 per ton [1]. Market Dynamics - The global fertilizer supply chain is facing disruptions due to escalating tensions, particularly affecting agricultural production. The strategic shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, is restricted, impacting one-third of global urea exports, with exports from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iran being hindered [5]. - As of March 6, international urea prices have risen, with some increases surpassing $100 per ton [5]. Resource and Production Types - **Upstream Resource Type**: - Potash resources (potash mines) - Phosphate resources (phosphate rock) - Nitrogen fertilizer resources (coal/natural gas) - Lithium resources (extended business) [5]. - **Basic Fertilizer Production Type**: - Nitrogen-based - Phosphate-based [5]. - **Downstream Distribution/Supply Chain Services**: - Composite fertilizer/new type fertilizer production [5]. - **Fertilizer Additives**: - Fertilizer aids/additives [5].