Group 1 - The chemical sector is showing strong performance, with the Chemical ETF (516020) experiencing a price increase of 3.13% as of the report time [1][2] - Key stocks in the sector, including Enjie Co., Ltd., Hongda Co., and Duofuduo, have seen significant gains, with Enjie Co. reaching the daily limit up and others rising over 8% [1][2] - The basic chemical sector has attracted substantial capital inflow, with nearly 20 billion yuan in net inflow, leading among 30 major sectors [1][3] Group 2 - Prices for mainstream refrigerants have continued to rise, with R32 long-term contract prices at 61,200 yuan per ton, up 1,000 yuan from the previous quarter, marking a 1.66% increase [3] - The outlook for the industry suggests that regulatory measures and self-discipline initiatives will strengthen supply constraints, benefiting certain sub-sectors like chlor-alkali and pesticides [3] Group 3 - The Chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI sub-sector chemical industry index, covering popular themes such as AI computing power and new energy [4] - Investors can also access the chemical sector through the Chemical ETF linked funds, which provide a more efficient way to invest [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Market Perform" for the basic chemical industry [3][4]. Core Insights - In January 2026, the CITIC Basic Chemical Industry Index rose by 10.13%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 6.37 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 8.48 percentage points, ranking 6th among 30 CITIC first-level industries [3][7]. - The report highlights a significant recovery in chemical product prices, with notable increases in liquid chlorine, lithium hydroxide, acetonitrile, lithium carbonate, and butadiene [3][8]. - The investment strategy for February 2026 suggests focusing on industries benefiting from anti-involution policies, such as chlor-alkali, pesticides, and polyester filament, as well as coal chemical sectors benefiting from rising oil prices [3][8]. Market Review - The basic chemical sector saw 30 out of 33 sub-industries increase in January 2026, with the dye chemicals, chlor-alkali, and spandex industries leading with increases of 30.94%, 26.69%, and 20.16% respectively [3][8]. - Among 529 stocks in the basic chemical sector, 424 stocks rose while 104 fell, with the top gainers including SDIC, Hongbaoli, and Runtu, which saw increases of 90.53%, 68.92%, and 68.54% respectively [3][8]. Product Price Tracking - In January 2026, international oil prices surged, with WTI crude oil increasing by 13.57% to $65.21 per barrel and Brent crude oil rising by 16.17% to $70.69 per barrel [3][8]. - Of the 319 products tracked, 207 saw price increases, with the largest gains in liquid chlorine (71.43%), lithium hydroxide (44.10%), acetonitrile (32.86%), lithium carbonate (25.58%), and butadiene (25.31%) [3][8]. Industry and Company News - In 2025, the chemical raw materials and products manufacturing industry achieved a total profit of 376.62 billion yuan, although this represented a 7.3% decline from the previous year [15][17]. - The report notes that the chemical industry is expected to benefit from ongoing anti-involution policies, which may strengthen supply-side constraints and favor certain sub-industries [3][8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "In line with the market" for the basic chemical industry [3][4]. Core Insights - In January 2026, the CITIC Basic Chemical Industry Index rose by 10.13%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 6.37 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 8.48 percentage points, ranking 6th among 30 CITIC first-level industries [3][7]. - The report highlights a significant recovery in chemical product prices, with notable increases in liquid chlorine, lithium hydroxide, acetonitrile, lithium carbonate, and butadiene [3][8]. - The investment strategy for February 2026 suggests focusing on industries benefiting from anti-involution policies, such as chlor-alkali, pesticides, and polyester filament, as well as coal chemical sectors benefiting from rising oil prices [3][8]. Market Review - The basic chemical sector saw 30 out of 33 sub-industries increase in January 2026, with the dyeing chemicals, chlor-alkali, and spandex industries leading with increases of 30.94%, 26.69%, and 20.16% respectively [3][8]. - Among 529 stocks in the basic chemical sector, 424 stocks rose while 104 fell, with the top gainers including SDIC, Hongbaoli, and Runtu, which saw increases of 90.53%, 68.92%, and 68.54% respectively [3][8]. Product Price Tracking - In January 2026, international oil prices saw significant increases, with WTI crude oil rising by 13.57% to $65.21 per barrel and Brent crude oil increasing by 16.17% to $70.69 per barrel [3][8]. - Among 319 tracked products, 207 saw price increases, with the largest gains in liquid chlorine (71.43%), lithium hydroxide (44.10%), and acetonitrile (32.86%) [3][8]. Industry and Company News - In 2025, the chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry achieved a total profit of 376.62 billion yuan, although this represented a 7.3% decline from the previous year [15][17]. - The report notes that the chemical industry is expected to benefit from ongoing anti-involution policies, which may strengthen supply-side constraints and favor certain sub-industries [3][8].