Core Viewpoint - Cotton prices are experiencing fluctuations, with mixed growth conditions for U.S. cotton, indicating potential supply and demand challenges in the market [1] Group 1: Market Overview - The closing price for cotton futures (contract 2509) was 13,655 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton or -0.15% from the previous day [1] - The spot price for 3128B cotton in Xinjiang was 15,081 yuan/ton, up 12 yuan/ton from the previous day, with a national average price of 15,169 yuan/ton, an increase of 16 yuan/ton [1] Group 2: U.S. Cotton Growth Conditions - As of August 3, the blooming rate of U.S. cotton in 15 major planting states was 87%, which is 3 percentage points slower than the same period last year and 2 percentage points slower than the five-year average [1] - The setting rate was 55%, 4 percentage points slower than last year and 3 percentage points slower than the five-year average [1] - The quality rate was 55%, which is 10 percentage points higher than last year and 8 percentage points higher than the five-year average [1] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Internationally, the supply side is minimally affected by weather this year, with a potential oversupply in the global cotton market for the 2025/26 season [1] - U.S. cotton planting area exceeded expectations, and drought conditions have improved, but new export contracts are weak, leading to a lack of upward momentum in international cotton prices [1] - Domestically, cotton commercial inventory is decreasing rapidly, with low import volumes expected in the third quarter and tight inventory before the new cotton harvest [1] Group 4: Future Outlook - The good growth conditions for new cotton and strong production expectations may pressure cotton prices in the fourth quarter, with uncertain demand prospects for the second half of the year [1] - The strategy suggests that due to ample global cotton supply in the new year and a lack of upward drivers in the industry, cotton prices may face short-term pressure and fluctuations [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates a decline in cotton futures prices, with the domestic and international market showing mixed signals and a lack of clear direction [1] - As of Friday's close, cotton futures for the 2509 contract were reported at 14,170 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.70% [1] - The weighted average price of cotton in the domestic market was 15,549 yuan/ton, reflecting an increase of 41 yuan/ton [1] Group 2 - Internationally, the USDA reported a significant drop in weekly cancellations of U.S. cotton contracts for the 2024/25 season, totaling 0.74 million tons, which is a substantial decrease compared to previous weeks [1] - The export volume of cotton products from China for June 2025 was 628,400 tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.46%, but a month-on-month decrease of 4.28% [1] - The market analysis suggests that the global cotton supply for the 2025/26 season is expected to be loose due to increased production in Brazil and China, despite a tight domestic inventory situation [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The agricultural products sector shows a mixed performance. Soybean meal rebounds from a low level, but the upward space is limited. Oils and fats fluctuate, with palm oil under pressure. Live pigs fall, sugar continues to rise, and other products also have different market trends [1]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Agricultural Products Sector Overview - Soybean meal rebounds from a low level due to short - covering before the USDA report, but the supply is abundant and the price is still under pressure. Oils and fats fluctuate, with palm oil affected by production growth and export slowdown. Live pigs decline due to weak demand. Sugar continues to rise supported by external market rebound and domestic consumption season [1]. 3.2 Variety Strategy Tracking 3.2.1 Soybean Meal - The 2509 contract rebounds from a low level as shorts cover before the USDA report. However, the domestic supply is abundant, and the futures price is still under pressure. Technically, it is weak, and a light - short position strategy is recommended, with support at 2942 and resistance at 2974 [2]. 3.2.2 Soybean Oil - The 2509 contract first declines and then rises, waiting for the US soybean planting report. Domestic supply is relatively loose, and the futures price is under pressure. Technically, it turns weak, and a light - short position strategy is recommended, with support at 7920 and resistance at 8012 [3]. 3.2.3 Palm Oil - The 2509 contract first declines and then rises, reducing the decline. Affected by factors such as crude oil and palm oil production and exports, the price is under pressure. Technically, it is weak, and a light - short position strategy is recommended, with support at 8256 and resistance at 8380 [6]. 3.2.4 Cotton - The 2509 contract rises and then falls as long - profit taking occurs. Although Xinjiang's supply is tight, the textile market is in a off - season, limiting the price increase. Technically, it is still strong, and a light - long position strategy on dips is recommended, with support at 13695 and resistance at 13920 [7][9]. 3.2.5 Sugar - The 2509 contract continues to rise, supported by the external market rebound and domestic consumption season. The inventory is low, and the import pressure is controllable. Technically, it is strong, and a long - position strategy on dips is recommended, with support at 5780 [10]. 3.2.6 Live Pigs - The 2509 contract drops significantly from a high level due to high inventory and weak demand. Technically, it turns weak, and long - positions should be closed, with support at 13750 and resistance at 13970 [12]. 3.2.7 Eggs - The 2508 contract opens low and closes high, with the market speculating on the decline in summer egg - laying rate. However, the high inventory and cautious purchasing by traders limit the rebound space. Technically, short - positions should be closed, with support at 3500 and resistance at 3574 [14]. 3.2.8 Corn - The 2509 contract fluctuates narrowly due to the lack of market news. Supply is tight, but there are also factors suppressing the price. A short - term trading strategy is recommended, with support at 2370 and resistance at 2386 [17]. 3.2.9 Red Dates - The 2509 contract falls from a high level. High - temperature weather may reduce the yield, but it is the off - season, and the inventory increases slightly. Technically, there is a callback pressure, and long - positions should be reduced, with support at 9500 and resistance at 9700 [18][20]. 3.2.10 Apples - The 2510 contract fluctuates. The previous production reduction expectation fails, and the low inventory supports the price, but the consumption is affected by substitute fruits. A short - term trading strategy is recommended, with support at 7646 and resistance at 7780 [21].

Group 1: Overall Investment Ratings - Cotton: Neutral [3] - Sugar: Neutral to bearish [6] - Pulp: Neutral [7] Group 2: Core Views - Cotton: The cotton market is in a state of shock, with the domestic market having a tightening supply - demand expectation in the later part of this year, but the new - year planting area is increasing and the demand is in the off - season. The international market is affected by the USDA report and weather conditions, and prices are expected to fluctuate with the macro - environment [1][2] - Sugar: The global sugar market may be in an increasing production cycle, with the 25/26 season's supply changing from shortage to surplus. Zhengzhou sugar is dragged down by the weak external market [5][6] - Pulp: The pulp market has a loose supply pattern, and the demand is weak. The market is expected to continue to oscillate at a low level [6][7] Group 3: Market News and Important Data Cotton - Futures: The closing price of the cotton 2509 contract was 13,525 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan/ton (-0.11%) from the previous day [1] - Spot: The Xinjiang arrival price of 3128B cotton was 14,775 yuan/ton, up 19 yuan/ton; the national average price was 14,891 yuan/ton, up 34 yuan/ton [1] - Pakistan's exports: In May 2025, textile and clothing exports were 1.531 billion US dollars, down 1.75% year - on - year and up 25.42% month - on - month [1] Sugar - Futures: The closing price of the sugar 2509 contract was 5,658 yuan/ton, down 21 yuan/ton (-0.37%) from the previous day [4] - Spot: The spot price of sugar in Nanning, Guangxi was 6,020 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton; in Kunming, Yunnan it was 5,855 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [4] - Brazil's ports: As of the week of June 18, the number of ships waiting to load sugar was 76, and the quantity of sugar waiting to be shipped was 2.8539 million tons, down 56,500 tons (1.94%) from the previous week [4] Pulp - Futures: The closing price of the pulp 2507 contract was 5,254 yuan/ton, up 14 yuan/ton (+0.27%) from the previous day [6] - Spot: The spot price of Chilean Silver Star softwood pulp in Shandong was 6,100 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of Russian needles was 5,250 yuan/ton, unchanged [6] - Imports: China's pulp imports in May 2025 were 3.016 million tons, up 4.3% month - on - month and 6.9% year - on - year [6] Group 4: Market Analysis Cotton - Macro: Sino - US trade negotiations sent positive signals, but the macro - environment is still uncertain [2] - International: The USDA report adjusted down the global cotton production and consumption in the 25/26 season, and the ending stocks decreased. The US cotton - growing areas have improved drought conditions [2] - Domestic: The commercial cotton inventory is accelerating the destocking, but the new - year planting area is increasing, and the demand is in the off - season [2] Sugar - International: Although energy prices support the international sugar price, the expected increase in production in the 25/26 season in Brazil, India and Thailand has put pressure on the price [5] - Domestic: The domestic sales data is good, but the supply pressure is increasing due to the weakening of the external market [6] Pulp - Supply: The long - term contract price of Arauco has been continuously lowered, and the domestic imports have increased. The port inventory is at a high level [7] - Demand: European demand has not improved significantly, and domestic downstream demand is weak. The papermaking industry is in the off - season [7] Group 5: Strategies - Cotton: Adopt a neutral strategy, and expect the cotton price to fluctuate in a range in the short term [3] - Sugar: Adopt a neutral - to - bearish strategy, and focus on Brazil's production and domestic import rhythm [6] - Pulp: Adopt a neutral strategy, and expect the pulp price to continue to oscillate at a low level in the short term [7]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Domestic futures main contracts showed mixed trends, with aluminum alloy rising over 4% and styrene (EB) rising over 2%. In terms of declines, stainless steel (SS), zinc, urea, and nickel fell over 1% [4]. - The macro - environment has some interference on copper prices, but supply supports copper prices, and copper prices will continue to operate at a high level. Aluminum prices will also remain high in the short - term despite the weakening cost support. Lead prices are expected to be weak in the short - term, and lithium prices will have a narrow - range oscillation. Iron ore, coking coal, and other commodities will have short - term oscillations [6][8][10][13]. 3. Summary by Contracts Metal Contracts - **沪铜2507合约 (Shanghai Copper 2507 Contract)**: Oscillated slightly down today. Macro factors interfere, but supply supports. Will continue to operate at a high level, with a support level of 78,500 [6]. - **沪铝2507合约 (Shanghai Aluminum 2507 Contract)**: Oscillated and closed down. Alumina price dropped, weakening cost support, but demand is expected to pick up. Will continue to operate at a high level, with a support level of 20,000 [8]. - **沪铅2507合约 (Shanghai Lead 2507 Contract)**: Oscillated down. Considering the weakening downstream demand and stable supply, the price is expected to be weak in the short - term. Resistance is 17,200, and support is 16,400 [10]. - **碳酸锂2507合约 (Lithium Carbonate 2507 Contract)**: Oscillated up today. Downstream production in June exceeded expectations, but supply is expected to increase, and the fundamentals remain in surplus. Expected to have a narrow - range oscillation, short - term wait - and - see. Resistance is 64,000 [13]. - **沪镍2507合约 (Shanghai Nickel 2507 Contract)**: Oscillated down. Upstream price support, but demand is weak. Short - term oscillation. Resistance is 125,000, and support is 120,000 [22]. - **不锈钢2507合约 (Stainless Steel 2507 Contract)**: Oscillated down. Production decreased, and downstream expectations are weak. Short - term oscillation. Resistance is 13,500, and support is 12,500 [23]. Energy and Chemical Contracts - **铁矿2509合约 (Iron Ore 2509 Contract)**: The main contract dropped. Iron water production decreased for three consecutive weeks, and demand expectations are weak. Short - term oscillation. Pressure is 700, and support is 600 [15]. - **焦煤2509合约 (Coking Coal 2509 Contract)**: Oscillated up. There is an increased policy risk for Mongolian coal exports, but supply is still loose. Short - term oscillation. Pressure is 800, and support is 600 [16]. - **焦炭2509合约 (Coke 2509 Contract)**: Oscillated up. Cost support weakened, and three rounds of price cuts were implemented. Short - term oscillation. Pressure is 1,500, and support is 1,100 [18]. - **螺纹2510合约 (Rebar 2510 Contract)**: Oscillated down. Market trading weakened, and iron water production decreased. Short - term oscillation. Pressure is 3,100, and support is 2,900 [20]. - **天胶2509合约 (Natural Rubber 2509 Contract)**: Narrowly rose within the day, but the increase was limited. The short - term market lacks major positive support, and the price will oscillate at a low level [25]. - **PTA2509合约 (PTA 2509 Contract)**: Continued the previous oscillation pattern within the day. The current supply - demand fundamentals have little change, and the market follows the trend of crude oil [28]. - **EG2509合约 (Ethylene Glycol 2509 Contract)**: Continued to oscillate at a low level within the day. The short - term fundamentals have little change, and the price oscillates around the 40 - day moving average [30]. - **塑料2509合约 (Plastic 2509 Contract)**: The price rebounded slightly due to short - covering, but the increase was limited. The short - term market may test the pressure of the 20 - day and 40 - day moving averages. If it cannot break through effectively, it will oscillate at a low level [32]. - **PP2509合约 (Polypropylene 2509 Contract)**: The price rebounded slightly due to short - covering, but the increase was limited. The current market lacks major positive guidance, and the price will oscillate at a low level [35]. - **纯碱2509合约 (Soda Ash 2509 Contract)**: On June 10, 2025, it dropped 0.41% within the day and reduced positions by 64,797 lots. It stopped falling and rebounded, but the sustainability needs to be observed [36]. - **玻璃2509合约 (Glass 2509 Contract)**: On June 10, 2025, it dropped 0.7% within the day and reduced positions by 16,128 lots. The environmental protection coal - to - gas requirement in Shahe is unfavorable to production. It stopped falling and rebounded, but the total production capacity of the relevant devices is limited, so the sustainability of the rebound needs to be observed [40]. - **尿素2509合约 (Urea 2509 Contract)**: On June 10, 2025, it dropped 1.24% within the day and increased positions by 2,976 lots. The export is settled, and the positive factors are exhausted. The price will maintain a bearish trend [42]. - **烧碱2509合约 (Caustic Soda 2509 Contract)**: On June 10, 2025, it oscillated within the day and reduced positions by 17,752 lots. Short - term oscillation and decline [43]. Agricultural Contracts - **豆粕2509合约 (Soybean Meal 2509 Contract)**: Domestic two - meal contracts increased positions and prices. The main 2509 contract of soybean meal continued to increase positions by 27,000 lots and closed up 0.66%. The supply of soybean meal continues to increase, but the procurement enthusiasm of middle - and - downstream enterprises is average. Support: wait - and - see, Pressure: 3,000 [45]. - **菜粕2509合约 (Rapeseed Meal 2509 Contract)**: Domestic two - meal contracts increased positions and prices. The main 2509 contract of rapeseed meal increased positions by more than 10,000 lots for the first time in a month and closed up 1.08%. As of the end of the 23rd week of 2025, the inventory of imported and crushed rapeseed meal in China decreased to 14,000 tons. Support: wait - and - see, Pressure: 2,700 [47]. - **豆油2509合约 (Soybean Oil 2509 Contract)**: Narrowly oscillated. The main contract reached a more than two - week high of 7,796 yuan/ton before noon and then oscillated down, closing down 0.05%. The high soybean crushing volume of oil mills leads to large soybean oil output, and the supply is expected to be loose. Support: 7,600, Pressure: 8,300 [50]. - **棕榈油2509合约 (Palm Oil 2509 Contract)**: The BMD crude palm oil futures declined on Tuesday. During the production - increasing season, the production and inventory of Malaysian palm oil increased again in May, but the export increased more than expected. Affected by the double - increase of production and inventory, the futures oscillated weakly. Support: wait - and - see, Pressure: 9,000 [53]. - **菜油2509合约 (Rapeseed Oil 2509 Contract)**: Oscillated today, and the main contract closed up 0.40%. As of the 23rd week, the domestic rapeseed oil inventory was 882,200 tons, a weekly decrease of 14,800 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.65%, and a year - on - year increase of 75.42%. Support: 8,900, Pressure: 9,700 [55]. - **玉米2507合约 (Corn 2507 Contract)**: Dalian corn futures continued to rise today, reaching a one - month high. The main contract closed at 2,379 points, up 1.19%. The news of Henan starting the minimum purchase price implementation plan for wheat continued to boost the corn futures price. Support: 2,200, Pressure: 2,450 [56]. - **生猪2509合约 (Live Pig 2509 Contract)**: The main 09 contract rose 1.08% today. The supply is in the capacity - realization period, and the pressure of short - term supply increases. After the festival, the demand declines, and the fundamentals are under pressure. However, the downside space of the futures price is limited, and it is expected to oscillate weakly at a low level. The predicted range for the next trading day is 13,550 - 13,650. Support: 13,500, Pressure: 14,000 [57][58]. - **苹果2510合约 (Apple 2510 Contract)**: Oscillated within the day, with a decline of 0.46%. The spot market faces a situation of weak supply and demand, and the spot price is stable in the short - term. The expectation of a large - scale production reduction is not high, and the price center moves down. Support: 7,500, Pressure: 8,000 [60]. - **鸡蛋2507合约 (Egg 2507 Contract)**: Rose 0.25% today. The laying - hen inventory is at a historical high, and the supply continues to be released. After the festival, the demand declines, and the pattern of strong supply and weak demand continues. It is expected to oscillate weakly. The predicted range for the next trading day is 2,830 - 2,860. Support: 2,800, Pressure: 3,000 [61]. - **棉花2509合约 (Cotton 2509 Contract)**: The CF2509 contract closed up 0.41%. By the end of May, China's cotton commercial inventory was still decreasing but remained higher than last year. If the inventory continues to decline, there may be speculation about inventory in the third quarter. The downstream operating rate has declined again, and the yarn inventory of textile enterprises is high. Pay attention to the guidance of the USDA supply - demand report in June. Support: 13,000, Pressure: 13,500 [64]. - **白糖2509合约 (Sugar 2509 Contract)**: The SR2509 contract closed down 0.24%. The decline in Brazil's sugar production in the first half of May was far less than expected, providing no upward drive for raw sugar. Chinese sugar - making groups sold well in April and have a willingness to support prices, but there is an expectation of increased imports after June, which may suppress the Zhengzhou sugar futures price. Support: 5,750, Pressure: 5,850 [66]. - **花生2510合约 (Peanut 2510 Contract)**: The PK2510 contract closed down 0.29%. The sowing rhythm and reduced import volume may affect the supply of the 10 - contract, but peanuts are still in the expansion - planting cycle, and the supply is not tight. The height of the unilateral rebound is restricted. Support: 8,300, Pressure: 8,500 [67]. - **原木2507合约 (Log 2507 Contract)**: The LG2507 contract closed down 0.06%. The fundamentals of logs have no prominent contradictions, and domestic traders are generally at a loss due to the inverted price between domestic and foreign markets. Pay attention to the spot prices at home and abroad and the arrival rhythm of subsequent shipments and port pressure. The price has no upward drive for now and is expected to oscillate. Support: 750, Pressure: 800 [68][69]. Energy - Related Contracts - **原油2507合约 (Crude Oil 2507 Contract)**: The SC2507 contract rose 1.27%. The increase in production of OPEC+ countries in July is 411,000 barrels per day, which is in line with expectations. It is in a state of less - than - expected negative impact and may continue to rebound in the short - term. Support: 400, Pressure: 470 [70]. - **燃料油2507合约 (Fuel Oil 2507 Contract)**: The FU2507 contract closed up 0.85%. Supported by seasonal power - generation demand and the strong downstream marine fuel oil market, the Asian high - sulfur market will remain strong in the short - term. However, the demand for high - sulfur raw materials from refineries is still suppressed, and the concentrated maintenance of domestic refineries in May will put pressure on the operating rate of secondary processing units. Support: 2,500, Pressure: 3,000 [71]. Shipping Contract - **集运欧线2508合约 (Container Shipping to Europe 2508 Contract)**: On June 10, the 8 - month contract of container shipping to Europe dropped 0.95%, reporting 2,042.1 points. The Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index rebounded significantly. The settlement freight index of European routes rose to 1,622.81 points, a month - on - month increase of 29.5%; the settlement freight index of US - West routes rose to 2,185.08 points, an increase of 27.2%. The market is in a state of intense long - short game, and whether the price increase can be implemented remains to be seen [73].

Report Industry Investment Rating - All three industries (cotton, sugar, and pulp) are rated as neutral [4][7][8] Core Viewpoints - For cotton, short - term cotton prices are supported by positive market sentiment due to Sino - US negotiations, but the rebound space is limited by the off - season, high retained tariffs, and expected high yields in the new year [3][4] - For sugar, Zhengzhou sugar generally follows the trend of raw sugar. The domestic sugar price is supported in the short term but faces upward pressure limitations from potential imports. Long - term sugar prices may decline if Brazil's high - yield expectations are met [7] - For pulp, although macro - sentiment improvement boosts pulp prices, the approaching off - season and weak terminal demand lead to a lack of industry drivers, and short - term pulp prices are expected to remain in a low - level oscillation [8] Summary by Related Catalogs Cotton Market News and Key Data - Futures: The closing price of cotton 2509 contract was 13,440 yuan/ton yesterday, up 45 yuan/ton (+0.34%) from the previous day. Spot: The Xinjiang arrival price of 3128B cotton was 14,487 yuan/ton, up 22 yuan/ton, and the national average price was 14,567 yuan/ton, up 17 yuan/ton. As of May 15, the national commercial cotton inventory was 3.834 million tons, a decrease of 318,600 tons (-7.67%) from the end of April [2] Market Analysis - The Zhengzhou cotton futures price showed a strong oscillation yesterday. Macro: Sino - US negotiations made substantial progress, improving market sentiment, but the actual tariff on textile and clothing exports to the US remains high. International: USDA adjusted the 25/26 global cotton balance sheet, but there are many uncertainties. Domestic: The new - year cotton planting area is stable with a slight increase, current inventories are decreasing, but it's the off - season and the impact of retained tariffs has not been fully reflected [3] Strategy - A neutral strategy is recommended. Short - term price support comes from market sentiment, but the rebound space is limited [4] Sugar Market News and Key Data - Futures: The closing price of sugar 2509 contract was 5863 yuan/ton yesterday, up 14 yuan/ton (+0.24%) from the previous day. Spot: The sugar price in Nanning, Guangxi was 6150 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton, and in Kunming, Yunnan was 5900 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton. As of May 19, Russia's beet planting area reached 1.1609 million hectares, with different progress and weather impacts in different regions [5] Market Analysis - The Zhengzhou sugar futures price showed a strong performance yesterday. Raw sugar was first boosted by lower - than - expected production in Brazil's central - southern region but then pressured by expectations of global supply surplus. Zhengzhou sugar is supported by domestic sales data in the short term but faces import pressure in the long term [6][7] Strategy - A neutral strategy is recommended, with a focus on Brazil's production and domestic import rhythm [7] Pulp Market News and Key Data - Futures: The closing price of pulp 2507 contract was 5420 yuan/ton yesterday, up 10 yuan/ton (+0.18%) from the previous day. Spot: The price of Chilean silver star coniferous pulp in Shandong was 6300 yuan/ton, unchanged, and the price of Russian needles was 5440 yuan/ton, up 15 yuan/ton. The import pulp market had different price trends [7][8] Market Analysis - The pulp futures price closed higher with oscillation yesterday. Macro: The "reciprocal tariff" policy and Sino - US negotiations affected market sentiment. Supply: The foreign quotation decreased, and the inventory was at a high level. Demand: European and domestic demand was weak, and the off - season is approaching [8] Strategy - A neutral strategy is recommended. Although macro - sentiment improves prices, the short - term price is expected to remain in a low - level oscillation due to weak demand [8]