Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the chemical industry, but it provides detailed insights into market performance and trends, indicating a cautious outlook for certain segments [2][11]. Core Insights - In April 2025, the basic chemical index decreased by 3.61%, ranking 20th among primary industries, with various sub-sectors experiencing different levels of performance [11][16]. - The apparent consumption of methanol in China has surpassed 100 million tons for the first time, indicating significant growth in demand [2]. - The report highlights a notable increase in the prices of key chemical products, particularly trichloroethylene, which rose by 16.28% due to supply constraints and strong demand in the refrigerant market [24][25]. Market Overview - Major indices in April 2025 showed declines: Shanghai Composite Index -1.70%, Shenzhen Component Index -5.75%, and ChiNext Index -7.40% [11]. - Among the basic chemical sub-sectors, the rubber and products segment saw a significant decline of 13.52%, while daily chemicals and inorganic salts experienced growth of 8.56% and 4.37%, respectively [16][20]. Product Price Movements - The top ten products with price increases included trichloroethylene (16.28%), ammonium sulfate (12.20%), and H acid (10.96%) [24][30]. - Conversely, the products with the largest price declines included TMA (-28.26%), bromine (-24.14%), and vitamin A (-18.07%) [30][32]. Company Performance - In April 2025, 221 basic chemical companies reported positive returns, while 319 companies experienced negative returns [20]. - The top-performing companies included United Chemical with a 159.09% increase and Hongbaoli with a 104.27% increase in stock price [21][22]. Industry Trends - The report notes that the chemical raw materials and products manufacturing industry achieved a total profit of 78.76 billion yuan in the first quarter, reflecting a slight decline of 0.4% year-on-year [34]. - Shandong province is focusing on enhancing its chemical industry advantages, with significant growth in the number of large-scale chemical enterprises and revenue generation [34].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the chemical industry Core Insights - In April 2025, the basic chemical index decreased by 3.61%, ranking 20th among primary industries, with 12 sub-industries showing growth and 20 experiencing declines [11][16][20] - The apparent consumption of methanol in China has surpassed 100 million tons for the first time [1] Market Overview - Major indices in April 2025 showed the following changes: Shanghai Composite Index -1.70%, Shenzhen Component Index -5.75%, ChiNext Index -7.40%, and North Securities 50 Index +4.72% [11] - The basic chemical sector's performance was mixed, with significant declines in rubber and related products, while daily chemical products and inorganic salts showed positive growth [16][20] Product Price Movements - The top ten products with price increases in April 2025 included Trichloroethylene (+16.28%), Ammonium Sulfate (+12.20%), and H Acid (+10.96%) [24][25] - Trichloroethylene prices rose significantly due to reduced production and strong demand in the refrigerant market [25][26] Sub-Industry Performance - Among the basic chemical sub-industries, the top five performers were daily chemicals (+8.56%), inorganic salts (+4.37%), and fluorochemicals (+3.46%), while polyurethane and tires saw the largest declines of -17.59% and -14.68%, respectively [16][19] - In April 2025, 221 companies in the basic chemical sector reported positive returns, while 319 reported negative returns [20] Company Performance - The top ten companies by monthly growth included United Chemical (+159.09%), Hongbaoli (+104.27%), and Zhongxin Fluorine Materials (+65.92%) [21][22] - Conversely, the bottom ten companies included Hunan YN (-22.18%), Dingjide (-22.54%), and Hengxing New Materials (-23.21%) [23][24] Industry News - In the first quarter of 2025, the chemical raw materials and products manufacturing industry achieved a total profit of 78.76 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.4% year-on-year [32] - Shandong province continues to enhance its chemical industry advantages, with 3,682 large-scale chemical enterprises and a revenue of 2.86 trillion yuan by the end of 2024 [32]

Group 1 - The chemical index outperformed the oil index during the week of April 21-25, with the chemical raw materials index rising by 2.26%, chemical machinery index by 3.18%, pharmaceutical index by 3.29%, and pesticide and fertilizer index by 2.78% [1] - In contrast, the oil processing index fell by 0.48%, while the oil extraction index saw a slight increase of 0.01%, and the oil trading index dropped by 2.87% [1] - International crude oil prices experienced narrow fluctuations, with WTI settling at $63.02 per barrel, down 2.57% from April 17, and Brent at $66.87 per barrel, down 1.60% [1] Group 2 - The top five performing listed chemical companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets included XianDa Co. with a rise of 49.54%, Zhongxin Fluorine Materials up by 40.89%, Weike Technology up by 33.65%, Zhenhua Co. up by 33.55%, and Xinhang New Materials up by 31.20% [2] - Conversely, the five companies with the largest declines were Jinlitai down by 43.85%, Guoli Technology down by 30.11%, ST Haiyue down by 21.88%, Fanli Technology down by 21.81%, and Yida Co. down by 21.64% [2]