Supply and Demand - As of August 15, PTA production capacity is at 76%, with a 1.3% increase due to the restart of several plants, including 1.5 million tons from Taiwan and 2.25 million tons from Yisheng [3] - Polyester factory load has slightly increased, with the overall polyester load rising to approximately 89.4%, a 0.6% increase [3] - There is a local improvement in the operating rate and shipment volume in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, although the overall market remains weak [3] Price and Profitability - On August 18, PTA spot processing fees are around 185 yuan/ton, with futures processing fees at 239 yuan/ton for TA2509 and 342 yuan/ton for TA2601 [2] - The spot market shows a trading range for PTA prices between 4650 and 4690 yuan, with some transactions occurring at lower prices [1] Market Outlook - The PTA supply-demand situation is expected to improve in the short term due to increased maintenance plans amid low processing margins, providing some support for the basis [4] - However, with the new PTA facility from Hailun Petrochemical coming online, the medium-term supply-demand outlook appears weak, limiting the upward potential of PTA basis [4] - The traditional demand peak in September and October may provide some support for PTA, with short-term price fluctuations expected between 4600 and 4800 yuan [4]

Supply and Demand - As of July 18, PTA operating rates remain stable at 79.7% with no significant changes in production [3] - Polyester operating rates have slightly decreased to approximately 88.3%, down by 0.5% [3] - Demand for polyester continues to be weak due to the off-season and high temperatures, leading to increased inventory pressure in factories [3] - The cash flow for polyester yarn is limited, with only POY showing slight profitability while FDY is experiencing overall losses [3] Market Outlook - PTA operating rates are maintained around 80%, with expectations for new PTA production from Sanfangxiang (600370) [4] - Weak terminal demand is leading to further expectations of production cuts in downstream polyester [4] - Despite weak supply and demand expectations for PTA, the overall sentiment in the domestic commodity market is relatively strong, providing some support for PTA prices [4] - Short-term trading strategy for TA is expected to fluctuate between 4600-4800, with bearish sentiment above 4800 [4] Cost Analysis - As of July 21, PTA spot processing fees are around 239 CNY/ton, while the processing fee for TA2509 is 285 CNY/ton [2]

【现货方面】 7月9日，PTA期货小幅收涨，现货市场商谈一般，贸易商商为主，个别聚酯工厂有递盘，现货基差快速 走弱后企稳。本周及下周货在09+20~45有成交，个别略高在09+60有成交，价格商谈区间在4720~4770 附近。7月底在09+15~40有成交，夜盘在09+50于有成交。主流现货基差在09+36。 【成本方面】 7月9日，PTA现货加工费至159元/吨附近，TA2509盘面加工费314元/吨。 供应：上周PTA负荷升至78.2%（+0.5%）。 需求：上周聚酯综合负荷继续下滑至90.2%（-1.2%）附近。7月9日，涤丝价格重心局部下调，产销整体 偏弱。近期丝价持续回落，且目前处于淡季以及天气较热，销售会较为平淡，开工率下滑，坯布库存有 所上升。后期丝价较大概率继续下行为主，长丝工厂库存继续增加。近期需关注长丝企业减产和长丝价 格重心调整情况。 【行情展望】 7月PTA装置检修力度一般，且三房巷（600370）PTA装置有投产预期，下游聚酯工厂7月减产预期较强 以及终端需求持续偏弱，PTA供需预期转弱，近期PTA基差进一步走弱。绝对价格上，油价短期走势偏 强，以及原料PX供需预期偏紧，叠加PTA ...

Market Overview - On July 7, PTA futures showed a weak fluctuation, with a quiet spot market and weak basis, primarily driven by traders' negotiations, with sporadic offers from polyester factories [1] - The mainstream spot basis was reported at 09+103, with transaction prices ranging from 4790 to 4830 RMB/ton [1] Cost Analysis - As of July 7, the PTA spot processing fee was around 265 RMB/ton, while the TA2509 contract processing fee was 332 RMB/ton [2] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Supply: Last week, Yisheng New Materials increased its load to 3.6 million tons, Hengli restarted 2.2 million tons, and Weilian Chemical had 2.5 million tons offline, resulting in PTA load rising to 78.2% (+0.5%) [3] - Demand: Some polyester facilities were under maintenance, while others increased their load, leading to a decline in polyester's overall load to 90.2% (-1.2%). On July 7, the price of polyester filament decreased by 50-150 RMB, indicating weak overall sales [3] - The current market is in the off-season with rising fabric inventory, and there is a high probability of continued downward pressure on filament prices [3] Price Outlook - The repair intensity of PTA facilities in July is moderate, and with new PTA facilities operating stably, there are expectations of reduced production in downstream polyester factories and continued weak terminal demand, leading to a bearish supply-demand outlook for PTA [4] - Despite short-term support from strong oil prices and tight PX supply-demand expectations, the absolute price rebound for PTA remains limited due to accelerating negative feedback from the terminal [4] - The strategy suggests that TA will fluctuate in the range of 4600-4900, with a bearish bias at the upper end [4]

Supply and Demand - PTA supply decreased as Yisheng New Materials reduced production to 3.6 million tons, resulting in a PTA operating rate of 77.7% (down 1.4%) [3] - Demand for polyester also saw a slight decline, with operating rates dropping to approximately 91.2% (down 0.8%) [3] - The price of polyester filament has been adjusted downwards by 50-100, with overall sales remaining sluggish due to the off-season and high temperatures, leading to increased inventory levels [3] Market Outlook - Despite maintenance at Fuhai Chuang and Hengli facilities, the stable operation of new PTA units and expectations of reduced production in downstream polyester factories have weakened PTA supply-demand outlook [4] - The recent decline in oil prices has limited support for PTA, leading to short-term price resistance, although absolute prices remain supported by raw material costs [4] - The strategy suggests that TA will fluctuate within the range of 4600-4900, with a bearish bias at the upper end; some PTA units in South China are expected to undergo maintenance starting in August for three months [4] Cost Analysis - As of July 1, PTA processing fees reached approximately 330 yuan/ton, while TA2509 processing fees were at 350 yuan/ton [2]

Market Overview - On June 26, PTA futures experienced fluctuations, with the spot market showing general negotiations and a weakening basis. The trading range for this week and next week is between 09+255 to 265, with some transactions slightly lower, and the price negotiation range is around 4990 to 5050 [1] - The main spot basis is at 09+259 [1] Cost Analysis - As of June 26, the PTA spot processing fee is approximately 408 yuan/ton, while the TA2509 market processing fee is 367 yuan/ton [2] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Supply: This week, Yisheng New Materials reduced its operating load to 360,000 tons, resulting in PTA load dropping to 77.7% (-1.4%) by Thursday [3] - Demand: A nearby unit is undergoing maintenance, and a bottle chip factory is implementing production cuts, leading to a slight decrease in polyester load to around 91.2% (-0.8%). The operating rates for weaving, knitting, and dyeing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have slightly adjusted, with rates at 76% (-1%), 66% (+1%), and 67% (-1%) respectively. Orders in the grey fabric sector have shown slight improvement, particularly in the Haining area, although feedback from other regions remains relatively weak. Concerns over escalating Middle East tensions have led to some replenishment in downstream polyester filament, but after the reduction of oil prices due to the dissipating geopolitical factors, raw material prices have fallen, leading to discounts in filament prices. Currently, downstream raw material inventory is primarily at 7-15 days, with sporadic high inventory levels at 20-30 days [3] Market Outlook - Despite maintenance at Fuhai Chuang and Hengli facilities, the expectation for PTA supply and demand is weakening due to the commissioning of new facilities, limited future maintenance plans, and continuous signals of production cuts from downstream polyester factories. The overall demand remains weak, leading to a sustained decline in terminal load. The limited driving force from oil prices suggests that PTA will experience limited upward momentum in the short term, with fluctuations expected to remain within the 4600-4900 range. A cautious approach is recommended for TA trading strategies [4]

Market Overview - On June 23, PTA futures experienced a rebound after a decline, with a general atmosphere in the spot market and a slight increase in spot offers. The mainstream supply was focused on long-term sources, with June transactions mainly around 09+260 to 270, and individual prices slightly higher, within a negotiation range of 5220 to 5300 [1] - The processing fee for PTA spot reached approximately 398 yuan/ton, while the processing fee for TA2509 was 344 yuan/ton [2] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Supply: PTA operating rates dropped to 79.1%, a decrease of 3.9% [3] - Demand: Following routine maintenance on one unit and the restart of two units, the polyester comprehensive operating rate increased to around 92%, up by 1.1%. However, the demand from downstream sectors remains weak, with inventory accumulation in the terminal dyeing and weaving sectors [3] Price Trends and Outlook - Despite maintenance at Fuhai Chuang and Hengli facilities, the outlook for PTA supply and demand remains weak due to new installations coming online and continuous signals of production cuts from downstream polyester factories. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has shown signs of easing, leading to a significant drop in oil prices, which is expected to negatively impact PTA in the short term [4]

Supply and Demand - PTA supply has increased significantly, with operating rates rising to 83% (+1.7%) [3] - Polyester operating rates remain stable at approximately 90.9% (-0.2%), with mixed impacts from maintenance and restarts [3] - Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to fluctuations in oil prices, affecting long fiber prices and production sales [3] Market Outlook - The supply-demand balance for PTA is expected to weaken, with downstream polyester manufacturers anticipating further production cuts [4] - Despite a tight spot market, the expectation of a decline in basis due to weakening supply-demand dynamics is noted [4] - The upcoming maintenance schedules for PTA facilities are limited, and new installations are expected to support PX demand, maintaining price support [4] - Oil price fluctuations due to geopolitical disturbances are anticipated to keep PTA prices relatively strong in the short term [4] Pricing and Costs - As of June 17, PTA spot processing fees are around 232 CNY/ton, while the processing fee for TA2509 is 344 CNY/ton [2] - Spot market transactions for PTA are reported at prices between 4965 and 5050 CNY, with July and August contracts also showing varying price ranges [1]

Core Viewpoint - The PX (Paraxylene) production reduction, combined with strong oil prices, has led to significant price increases in PX and related downstream products, with expectations of continued strength in the market [1] Group 1: PX and PTA Market Dynamics - PX and PTA weekly operating rates have increased simultaneously, indicating a rise in production activity [1] - Last week saw a substantial increase in the sales volume of long filaments, leading to inventory depletion among companies, which is expected to maintain polyester filament production [1] - July is anticipated to see bottle-grade PET as the main product for production cuts, suggesting a shift in focus within the industry [1] Group 2: Market Outlook and Risks - If raw material prices continue to rise, the polyester sector may respond by reducing production, indicating a potential short-term market strength but accumulating risks for the medium term [1] - There is a noted potential for market pullback in the medium term, highlighting the volatility and uncertainties in the industry [1]

Supply and Demand - PTA supply has increased with operating rates around 84%, as several PTA plants have restarted production, while some others are temporarily shut down [3] - Demand for polyester has decreased, with a reduction in production at major factories in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, leading to a comprehensive drop in polyester operating rates to 91.1% [3] - Recent price increases in polyester filament by 50-100, with sales volume increasing towards the end of the previous trading day [3] Market Outlook - The recent increase in PTA operating rates and the early commissioning of a new 2.5 million-ton PTA plant have led to a weakening supply-demand balance, with expectations of a decline in basis [4] - Despite the pressure on PTA absolute prices, the limited maintenance plans for PTA plants and the anticipated strong demand for PX may provide some price support [4] - The strategy suggests operating within a short-term range of 4500-4800 for TA, with a focus on hedging against high prices [4] Cost Analysis - The processing fee for PTA spot prices is around 424 yuan/ton, while the processing fee for TA2509 futures is 353 yuan/ton [2]