Core Insights - The CITIC Basic Chemical Industry Index increased by 5.02% in September 2025, ranking 7th among 30 CITIC primary industries [1][2] - Sub-industries such as lithium chemical products, electronic chemicals, and modified plastics showed strong performance [1][2] - Chemical product prices continued to decline in September 2025 [1][2] Market Review - The CITIC Basic Chemical Industry Index outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index by 4.38 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 1.82 percentage points in September 2025 [2] - Over the past year, the index rose by 28.23%, surpassing the Shanghai Composite Index by 11.86 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 12.73 percentage points [2] Sub-industry and Stock Performance - In September 2025, 16 out of 33 CITIC tertiary sub-industries rose, while 17 declined [3] - Lithium chemical products, electronic chemicals, and modified plastics increased by 32.82%, 12.09%, and 11.91% respectively [3] - Among 524 stocks in the basic chemical sector, 215 rose and 309 fell, with the top gainers including Lanfeng Biochemical and Tianji Co., with increases of 103.92% and 84.82% respectively [3] Product Price Tracking - International oil prices continued to decline in September 2025, with WTI crude oil down by 2.56% and Brent crude oil down by 1.61% [4] - Among 319 tracked products, 93 saw price increases, while 175 experienced declines, indicating an overall downward trend in basic chemical product prices [4] Industry Investment Recommendations - The industry maintains a "market perform" investment rating, with expectations for improved supply and demand dynamics due to the implementation of growth plans [5] - For October 2025, the investment strategy suggests focusing on the pesticide, polyester filament, coal chemical, phosphate, and potassium fertilizer sectors [5]