本周观点：欧佩克降价增产，国际油价震荡运行，建议关注进口替代、纯内需、高股息等方向 华鑫证券近日发布化工行业研究：化工产品价格方面，本周部分产品有所反弹，其中本周上涨较多的 有：甲苯上涨25.22%，液氯上涨13.73%，甲基环硅氧烷上涨13.64%，硫酸上涨11.11%等，但仍有不少 产品价格下跌，其中丁二烯跌幅-7.89%，醋酸乙烯跌幅-4.35%，二氯甲烷跌幅-4.23%，燃料油跌 幅-3.80%。 以下为研究报告摘要： 投资要点 甲苯、液氯等涨幅居前，丁二烯、醋酸乙烯等跌幅较大本周涨幅较大的产品：甲苯（FOB韩国， 25.22%），液氯（华东地区，13.73%），甲基环硅氧烷（DMC华东，13.64%），硫酸（杭州颜料化工 厂105%，11.11%），硫磺（CFR中国合同价，10.00%），电池级碳酸锂（新疆99.5%min，8.78%）， 锂电池电解液（全国均价/磷酸铁锂电解液，8.70%），合成氨（河北金源，8.58%），硫酸（双狮 98%，8.00%），工业级碳酸锂（四川99.0%min，7.59%）。 本周跌幅较大的产品：双酚A（华东，-2.05%），PVC（华东乙烯法，-2.06%），丙烯（ ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for the basic chemical industry, highlighting price increases in key products such as folic acid, lithium hexafluorophosphate, and concentrated nitric acid [2]. Core Insights - The basic chemical industry is expected to see a turnaround, with the overall weighted operating rate at historical highs and price differentials at the bottom, indicating potential for recovery [15][18]. - The report suggests four investment strategies: prioritize early turnaround stocks, focus on scarce resource products, invest in growth-oriented companies, and target sectors with favorable supply-demand structures [15]. - The tire industry is showing signs of recovery, with major companies expected to return to high growth by 2026 due to easing tariffs and stabilizing raw material costs [16]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has introduced a growth plan for the petrochemical industry, aiming for an average annual growth of over 5% from 2025 to 2026 [17]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the fluorine, silicon, and phosphorus sectors, which are expected to have significant valuation elasticity and potential for new cycle star products [19]. Summary by Sections Investment Strategy - The Huachuang Chemical Industry Index is at 67.92, with a week-on-week increase of 1.66% and a year-on-year decrease of 21.52% [14]. - Key products with significant price increases include folic acid (+25.8%), lithium hexafluorophosphate (+22.2%), and concentrated nitric acid (+20.1%) [14]. Price and Price Differential Changes - The report notes that the industry price percentile is at 15.54% over the past decade, indicating a relatively low price level [14]. - The industry inventory percentile is at 87.36%, suggesting a high level of inventory compared to historical data [14]. Tracking Basic Chemical Sub-sectors - The report tracks various sub-sectors, including tire, agricultural chemicals, phosphorus chemicals, coal chemicals, and chlor-alkali, providing insights into their performance and market conditions [7]. - The tire industry is highlighted for its recovery potential, with nine out of eleven listed companies reporting profit growth in Q3 [16]. - The phosphorus chemical sector is noted for favorable policy developments and potential market changes [7][19]. Trading Data - The report includes trading data and performance metrics for various chemical products, indicating trends in supply and demand dynamics [7].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview Tungsten Industry - The tungsten industry has shown outstanding performance, with tungsten concentrate prices increasing by 30% year-on-year in the first three quarters and a quarterly increase of 40% in Q3, reaching a historical high [1][5] - Integrated tungsten companies such as Xiamen Tungsten and China Tungsten High-tech, along with downstream tool companies like Dingtai High-tech and Oko Yi, have seen improvements in gross margins and profitability [1][4] - Integrated tungsten companies reported a gross margin of 19.2% in Q3, up 0.5 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, while downstream tool companies had a gross margin of 37.7%, an increase of 3.8 percentage points [1][4] Nonferrous Metals Industry - The overall performance of the nonferrous metals industry in Q3 2025 was below expectations, with gold prices rising by only about 3% and aluminum and copper showing marginal increases of 3% and 2% respectively [3] - Despite the underperformance, the tungsten sector stood out, with significant price increases and strong demand [3][5] Petrochemical and Chemical Industry - The petrochemical sector experienced a 1.2% year-on-year decline in revenue in Q3, but net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 29% [11] - Sub-sectors such as fluorochemicals and private refining saw significant profit increases, with fluorochemicals' net profit rising by 320% [11] - The chemical industry has been in a decline for over three years, but profitability is expected to bottom out in 2025 and gradually increase from 2026 [13] Future Outlook Nonferrous Metals - The supply elasticity of nonferrous metals is expected to weaken over the next 3 to 5 years due to constrained supply and increasing demand from sectors like electric power, AI, military, and high-end manufacturing [1][7] - The market outlook for nonferrous metals remains optimistic, with expectations of good performance from metals like gold, copper, aluminum, tungsten, and cobalt from current adjustments until spring 2026 [7] Petrochemical and Chemical - A decline in capital expenditure among petrochemical companies since the end of 2023 suggests a potential turning point in the capacity cycle [12] - The chemical industry is expected to see a rebound in profitability starting in 2026, driven by significant changes in supply dynamics and reduced capital expenditures [13] Construction Materials - The construction materials sector showed signs of recovery, with revenue and profit declines narrowing significantly in Q3 [19] - The cement sector remains weak domestically but has significant growth potential in overseas markets, particularly in Africa [19][20] Express Delivery Industry - The express delivery sector has made notable progress in reducing competition, with significant performance disparities among companies [23] - The upcoming peak seasons are expected to improve the performance of express delivery companies significantly [23] Cross-Border Logistics - The cross-border logistics sector faced challenges due to changes in tariff policies, leading to a decline in performance [24] - However, stable tariff policies and upcoming demand peaks in North America and Europe may provide rebound opportunities [24] Additional Insights - The chemical sector is experiencing a significant shift with a focus on reducing capital expenditures and improving profitability through technological upgrades and new project launches [15] - The phosphoric acid market is expected to benefit from strong demand driven by energy storage applications, with high profitability likely to persist due to long construction cycles for new capacity [16] - Companies with relatively low valuations in the chemical sector, such as Wanhua and Hualu, are recommended for potential growth even in a weak demand environment [15]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the petrochemical industry, indicating a favorable investment rating for key companies within the sector [3][17]. Core Insights - The IEA has raised its crude oil production forecast, while OPEC's production significantly increased in September, leading to an anticipated oversupply in the market [4][5]. - The upstream sector is experiencing a decline in oil prices, with Brent crude futures closing at $61.29 per barrel, a decrease of 2.30% week-over-week [20]. - The refining sector shows mixed results, with overseas refined oil crack spreads declining, while olefin price spreads vary [4][17]. - The polyester sector is expected to see a recovery in profitability as supply and demand improve, with a focus on leading companies in the industry [17]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil prices fell to $61.29 per barrel, down 2.30% from the previous week, while WTI prices also decreased [20]. - As of October 10, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose to 424 million barrels, an increase of 3.524 million barrels week-over-week [22]. - The number of active oil rigs in the U.S. remained stable at 548, with a year-over-year decrease of 37 rigs [35]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin for major products decreased to $19.58 per barrel, down $0.47 from the previous week [4]. - The price spread for gasoline in the U.S. increased slightly to $17.19 per barrel, while olefin price spreads showed mixed trends [4][17]. Polyester Sector - PTA prices have declined, with the average price in East China at 4407.5 RMB per ton, down 3.41% week-over-week [4]. - The report anticipates a gradual improvement in the polyester industry as new capacities come online and demand recovers [17]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the polyester sector such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials, as well as refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Sinopec [17]. - It also highlights the potential for improved profitability in the oil and gas sector, suggesting investments in companies with high dividend yields like PetroChina and CNOOC [17].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the oil and petrochemical industry, indicating a "Look Favorably" investment rating [4]. Core Insights - The global natural decline rates of oil and gas fields show significant differentiation, leading to a more concentrated future supply of oil and gas [4]. - The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the average annual decline rate for conventional oil is 5.6%, while for natural gas it is 6.8%. Without new investments, oil production is expected to decline by 8% annually over the next decade, and natural gas by 9% [5][12]. - The report highlights that nearly 90% of upstream investments are currently aimed at offsetting declines rather than meeting growth, indicating a need for substantial new investments to maintain current production levels [14]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil futures closed at $64.53 per barrel, down 7.99% week-on-week, while WTI futures closed at $60.88 per barrel, down 7.36% [24]. - The number of active oil rigs in the U.S. increased by 7 to 549, although this is a decrease of 38 compared to the previous year [37]. - The report anticipates a widening supply-demand trend for crude oil, with expectations of downward pressure on prices, but a medium to high price range due to OPEC cuts and shale oil cost support [4]. Refining Sector - The comprehensive price spread for major refined products in Singapore rose to $21.72 per barrel, an increase of $8.14 from the previous week [59]. - The report suggests that refining profitability is expected to improve as oil prices adjust, with a gradual recovery anticipated as economic conditions stabilize [4]. Polyester Sector - The report indicates a recovery expectation for the polyester sector, with potential upward movement in profit margins as supply-demand dynamics improve [17]. - Key companies to watch include Tongkun Co., Ltd. and Wankai New Materials, which are expected to benefit from this recovery [17]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co., Ltd. and Wankai New Materials, as well as high-quality refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Sinopec [17]. - It also highlights the resilience of upstream exploration and development companies, particularly offshore service companies, which are expected to see performance improvements [17].

Group 1 - The petrochemical industry is currently at the bottom of costs, profits, and inventory levels, with potential catalysts from "anti-involution" policies and improving demand [1] - The report strongly recommends key companies in the private large-scale refining sector [1] - It is expected that the significant capital expenditure cycle for private large refineries is nearing its bottom, leading to a gradual decline in debt-to-asset ratios and enhanced dividend expectations [1]

Investment Rating - The report gives an "Overweight" rating for the petrochemical industry, indicating a positive outlook compared to the overall market performance [1]. Core Insights - The petrochemical industry is experiencing a downturn due to falling oil prices, with expectations for recovery in the mid to downstream sectors in the future [1]. - The report highlights a significant decrease in crude oil prices in Q2 2025, with Brent crude averaging $66.7 per barrel, down 11.0% quarter-on-quarter and 21.5% year-on-year [5][6]. - Key companies in the industry are projected to report lower profits in Q2 2025 due to the impact of declining oil prices and inventory losses [5]. Summary by Sections Oil Price Trends - In Q2 2025, Brent crude oil averaged $66.7 per barrel, with a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11.0% and a year-on-year decrease of 21.5% [5][6]. - Gasoline and diesel prices were adjusted three times upwards and two times downwards, with total reductions of 155 CNY/ton for gasoline and 150 CNY/ton for diesel [5]. Price Spread Analysis - The report notes that the price spreads for styrene, PX-naphtha, ethylene-naphtha, and crude oil catalytic cracking widened, while spreads for propane-propylene, butyl acrylate, and PTA-PX narrowed in Q2 2025 [5][7]. - The average price spread for ethylene from ethane was $567/ton, narrowing by $43/ton quarter-on-quarter [5][7]. Company Performance Forecasts - Major companies are expected to report the following net profits for Q2 2025: - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC): 40 billion CNY (YoY -7%, QoQ -15%) - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC): 30 billion CNY (YoY -25%, QoQ -18%) - Sinopec: 6 billion CNY (YoY -65%, QoQ -55%) - CNOOC Services: 1.2 billion CNY (YoY +25%, QoQ +35%) - Offshore Oil Engineering: 600 million CNY (YoY -17%, QoQ +11%) [5][10]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a positive outlook for polyester recovery, recommending attention to leading companies such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials [5]. - It also highlights potential improvements in refining companies' costs and competitive positioning, recommending companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Sinopec [5]. - The report indicates that the upstream exploration and development sector remains robust, with recommendations for offshore oil service companies like CNOOC Services and Offshore Oil Engineering [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the oil and petrochemical industry, indicating a "Buy" rating for specific companies within the sector [4][5]. Core Insights - OPEC has announced an unexpected production increase of 548,000 barrels per day for August, but the actual impact of this increase remains to be observed [4][5]. - The upstream sector is experiencing a downward trend in oil prices, with Brent crude oil futures closing at $68.3 per barrel, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.78% [4][18]. - The refining sector is seeing mixed results, with overseas refined oil crack spreads declining, while olefin price spreads show varied trends [4][47]. - The polyester sector is facing profitability challenges, but there are expectations for recovery as supply and demand improve [4][13]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - OPEC's actual production increase has been lower than expected, with April's total production at approximately 31.1 million barrels per day, a decrease of 210,000 barrels from the previous month [4][8]. - The U.S. oil rig count decreased to 539, down 8 from the previous week and down 46 year-on-year [31][32]. - The report anticipates a widening supply-demand trend in crude oil, with potential downward pressure on prices, but expects prices to stabilize at mid-high levels due to OPEC's production cuts and shale oil cost support [4][18]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin for major products was $14.01 per barrel, down $2.46 from the previous week [51]. - The U.S. gasoline RBOB-WTI spread was $22.37 per barrel, up $0.53 from the previous week, with a historical average of $24.86 per barrel [56]. - The report suggests that refining profitability may improve as economic recovery progresses, despite current low levels [4][47]. Polyester Sector - The PTA price has seen a decline, with the average price in East China at 4,971.4 yuan per ton, down 3.26% week-on-week [4][13]. - The report highlights a potential recovery in the polyester industry, with expectations for improved profitability as supply-demand dynamics shift positively [4][13]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the polyester sector such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials, as well as top refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Sinopec [4][13]. - It also suggests that the upstream exploration and development sector remains robust, with high capital expenditure expected to continue, particularly for offshore oil service companies [4][13].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the oil and petrochemical industry, with a price forecast of $66 per barrel for 2025 [3][5]. Core Insights - The report indicates a trend towards a looser supply-demand balance for crude oil in 2025, with the EIA projecting a global oil supply surplus of approximately 820,000 barrels per day this year [4][19]. - The report highlights that the upstream sector is showing signs of recovery, with drilling day rates expected to increase as global capital expenditures rise [4][21]. - The refining sector is experiencing improved profitability due to rising product price spreads, although current levels remain low [4][21]. - The polyester sector is underperforming, with PTA and polyester filament profits declining, but a gradual improvement is anticipated as new capacities come online [4][21]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil futures closed at $77.01 per barrel, a 3.75% increase week-on-week, while WTI futures rose by 1.18% to $73.84 per barrel [4][25]. - U.S. commercial crude oil inventories decreased to 421 million barrels, down 11.47 million barrels from the previous week, marking a 10% decline compared to the same period last year [4][27]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin for major products increased to $11.58 per barrel, up $6.18 from the previous week [4]. - The report notes that while refining product spreads have improved, they remain at low levels, with expectations for gradual enhancement as economic recovery progresses [4][21]. Polyester Sector - The report states that PTA prices have turned from decline to increase, with the average price in East China reaching 5,084 RMB per ton, a 4.69% increase week-on-week [4]. - The overall performance of the polyester industry is described as average, with a need to monitor demand changes closely [4][21]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality refining companies such as Hengli Petrochemical, Rongsheng Petrochemical, and Sinopec, as well as upstream service companies like CNOOC Services and Haiyou Engineering [4][21][22]. - It also suggests that the polyester sector may see long-term improvements, advocating for investments in leading companies like Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials [4][21][22].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the chemical industry, specifically highlighting the potential in the pesticide sector due to recent price increases and supply constraints [5]. Core Insights - The pesticide industry in China is undergoing structural optimization driven by stringent environmental regulations, leading to a gradual increase in the market share of high-efficiency, low-risk pesticides while phasing out older, more toxic products [1][2]. - The recent explosion at Youdao Chemical has impacted the supply of chlorantraniliprole, which is expected to drive up prices due to supply constraints [2][3]. - The price index for pesticide raw materials has reached a low point, with a slight increase noted, indicating a potential turning point for channel inventory [1]. Summary by Sections 1. Pesticide Industry Overview - China's pesticide product structure is being optimized, with a focus on reducing the use of high-risk products and increasing the market share of new, efficient pesticides [1]. - The pesticide raw material price index as of May 30, 2025, is 73.33 points, reflecting a 0.44 point increase since the beginning of the year [1]. 2. Supply Chain Impact - The explosion at Youdao Chemical on May 27, 2025, has disrupted the supply of chlorantraniliprole, which is the largest production facility globally with a capacity of 11,000 tons [2]. - The incident is expected to lead to stricter approvals and regulations for high-risk chemical reactions, benefiting leading chemical companies with better safety protocols and production technologies [2]. 3. Price Adjustments - ST Hongtai has raised the price of chlorantraniliprole to 300,000 yuan per ton due to increased costs from upstream raw material shortages [3]. - As of May 30, 2025, the market price for chlorantraniliprole was reported at 230,000 yuan per ton, marking a 2.22% increase from the previous day [3]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on undervalued, high-dividend, and well-performing companies in the oil and gas sector, as well as those benefiting from domestic substitution trends in materials [4]. - Specific companies to watch include China Petroleum, China Petrochemical, and Wanhu Chemical, among others [4].