Group 1: Chemical Industry Performance - The chemical raw materials index increased by 4.45%, the chemical machinery index rose by 2.16%, the chemical pharmaceuticals index grew by 0.94%, and the pesticide and fertilizer index surged by 5.43% during the week of July 21 to 25 [1] - The oil processing index increased by 3.53%, while the oil extraction index decreased by 1.86%, and the oil trading index rose by 1.20% [1] Group 2: Oil Price Trends - As of July 25, the WTI crude oil futures settled at $65.16 per barrel, down 3.24% from July 18, while Brent crude oil futures settled at $68.44 per barrel, down 1.21% from July 18 [1] Group 3: Petrochemical Product Price Changes - The top five petrochemical products with price increases were Vitamin D3 (up 12.12%), battery-grade lithium carbonate (up 11.62%), organic silicon DMC (up 11.61%), raw rubber (up 9.76%), and 107 glue (up 8.33%) [1] - The top five petrochemical products with price decreases were Atrazine (down 14.73%), methyl acrylate (down 9.47%), hydrochloric acid (down 6.32%), cracked carbon nine (down 5.84%), and folic acid (down 5.66%) [1] Group 4: Capital Market Performance of Chemical Companies - The top five performing listed chemical companies were Shangwei New Materials (up 97.37%), Yokogawa Precision (up 64.42%), Poly United (up 52.73%), Gaozheng Mining Explosives (up 39.83%), and Subote (up 31.83%) [2] - The bottom five performing listed chemical companies were Pioneer New Materials (down 11.67%), Dazhongnan (down 9.90%), Qide New Materials (down 9.61%), Yueyang Xingchang (down 9.38%), and Qingdao Jinwang (down 8.50%) [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Industrial silicon: Cautiously bullish [3] - Polysilicon: Cautiously bullish, but need to be aware of correction risks [8] Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, with positive macro - factors, improved supply - demand fundamentals, and price increases in downstream products, the industrial silicon price has room for further growth if it is benchmarked against the full cost [3]. - For polysilicon, after the continuous increase in spot prices, they have stabilized. The futures price is above the full cost of most enterprises, and there may be room for growth if considering the recovery of storage, merger, and acquisition funds. In the medium - to - long - term, it is suitable to buy on dips [8]. Market Analysis Industrial Silicon - **Futures Market**: On July 22, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price hit the daily limit. The main contract 2509 opened at 9345 yuan/ton and closed at 9655 yuan/ton, a change of 5.98% from the previous settlement price. The position of the main contract 2509 was 380961 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 50053 lots, a decrease of 88 lots from the previous day [1]. - **Supply Side**: The spot price of industrial silicon rose. For example, the price of East China oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 9600 - 9800 yuan/ton (up 200 yuan/ton), and the price of 421 silicon was 9800 - 10100 yuan/ton (up 200 yuan/ton) [1]. - **Consumption Side**: Affected by the strong drive of industrial silicon on the cost side and the supply concerns caused by an incident at a Shandong organic silicon factory, the prices of organic silicon products increased across the board. For example, the market price of DMC rose to 11600 - 12500 yuan/ton, an increase of about 1200 yuan/ton [2]. Polysilicon - **Futures Market**: On July 22, 2025, the main contract 2509 of polysilicon futures hit the daily limit, opening at 45880 yuan/ton and closing at 49105 yuan/ton, with a closing price change of 8.99% from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract reached 192179 lots, and the trading volume on that day was 757482 lots [4]. - **Spot Market**: The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The inventory of polysilicon manufacturers and silicon wafers decreased. The latest statistics showed that the polysilicon inventory was 24.90 (a month - on - month change of - 9.78%), and the silicon wafer inventory was 16.02GW (a month - on - month change of - 5.70%) [6]. Strategy Industrial Silicon - **Unilateral**: Cautiously bullish - **Other Strategies**: No suggestions for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [3] Polysilicon - **Unilateral**: Cautiously bullish, but need to be aware of correction risks - **Other Strategies**: No suggestions for inter - period, cross - variety, spot - futures, and options trading [8][9] Influencing Factors Industrial Silicon - The resumption of production and new capacity in the Northwest and Southwest regions [5] - Changes in the start - up of polysilicon enterprises [5] - Policy disturbances [5] - Macro and capital sentiment [5] - The start - up situation of organic silicon enterprises [5] Polysilicon - The impact of industry self - regulation on the start - up of upstream and downstream enterprises [9] - The driving effect of futures listing on the spot market [9] - The impact of capital sentiment [9] - Policy disturbances [9]

Core Viewpoint - A fire incident at Dongyue Silicon Materials has impacted half of its organic silicon production capacity, with recovery time uncertain, potentially affecting the company's 2025 financial performance [1][3]. Company Summary - The fire occurred on July 20, affecting the synthetic phase B workshop, which is responsible for 300,000 tons of organic silicon monomer capacity, representing 50% of the company's total capacity [1][3]. - The company has activated its emergency response plan and is working with insurance for damage assessment and claims [2][3]. - Dongyue Silicon Materials has a production capacity of 600,000 tons of organic silicon monomer annually, with key products including silicone rubber and silicone oil, which are widely used in sectors like new energy and construction [2][4]. Industry Summary - The fire's impact on Dongyue's production may lead to short-term supply tightness in the organic silicon market, particularly affecting core raw materials for downstream products [4][5]. - The domestic organic silicon market has seen a 20.9% year-on-year increase in apparent consumption, driven by strong demand from downstream sectors [3][4]. - The incident may create short-term market opportunities for competitors like Xin'an Chemical and Hesheng Silicon Industry, although the overall industry has established redundancy mechanisms to maintain supply resilience [5].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The upward momentum of industrial silicon and polysilicon prices is insufficient. The industrial silicon market may enter a consolidation phase in the short - term, and the polysilicon market may experience short - term adjustments [1]. Summaries by Related Content Price Changes - Industrial silicon: The average price of non - oxygenated 553 (East China) increased by 1.68% to 9,100 yuan/ton, and the average price of 421 (East China) increased by 1.58% to 9,650 yuan/ton. The futures main contract closing price decreased by 0.57% to 8,695 yuan/ton [1]. - Polysilicon: N - type dense material decreased by 2.20% to 44.5 yuan/kg, N - type re - feeding material decreased by 1.60% to 46 yuan/kg, N - type mixed material decreased by 1.14% to 43.5 yuan/kg, and N - type granular silicon remained flat at 43 yuan/kg. The futures main contract closing price decreased by 4.05% to 43,850 yuan/ton [1]. - Other products: Some silicon wafer prices decreased significantly, while battery and component prices remained mostly unchanged. Organic silicon prices showed slight changes, with DMC increasing by 0.46% to 10,850 yuan/ton [1]. Market Fundamentals - Industrial silicon supply: Northern large - scale factories have production cuts with no resumption news, and the southwest production area is about to enter the wet season with a slow resumption of production. After offsetting the increase and decrease, the supply may decrease [1]. - Industrial silicon demand: Polysilicon enterprises maintain production cuts, with some planned to resume production in July. The organic silicon industry has strong intentions to cut production to support prices, but demand is weak. Silicon - aluminum alloy enterprises purchase as needed, and the overall downstream willingness to stock up at low levels is insufficient [1]. - Polysilicon supply: Silicon material enterprises maintain production cuts, with some new capacity to be put into operation. After offsetting, the output is expected to increase slightly, approaching 110,000 tons in July [1]. - Polysilicon demand: The photovoltaic market is weak, with rising inventories of silicon wafers and silicon materials. Although the trading atmosphere has improved, the terminal market is still weak due to the over - drawn demand in the first half of the year [1]. Industry News - Shanxi Province Energy Bureau plans to abolish 352,052 kilowatts of new energy projects, including photovoltaic and wind power projects, to optimize grid access and resource allocation [1]. - Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission abolished 449.3 MW of new energy projects in 9 projects to optimize resource allocation and improve project construction quality and efficiency [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Views - The industrial silicon market was positively affected by news disturbances. Factors such as the possible cancellation of preferential electricity prices and rumors of delayed resumption of production by large factories led to a significant rebound in the industrial silicon futures market. Short - term policy and capital sentiment have a large impact, and it is recommended to wait and see, with previous short positions needing protection [1][3]. - There have been many policy disturbances in the photovoltaic industry recently, including anti - involution, storage mergers and acquisitions, and self - disciplined production cuts. Policy implementation and the downward transmission of spot prices need to be continuously monitored. In the medium - to - long - term, it is suitable to build long positions in polysilicon at low prices [8]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Industrial Silicon - **Market Analysis** - On July 14, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price rose significantly. The main contract 2509 opened at 8460 yuan/ton and closed at 8695 yuan/ton, a change of 275 yuan/ton (3.27%) from the previous day's settlement. The position of the main contract 2509 was 402,890 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts on July 13 was 50,090 lots, a change of - 139 lots from the previous day [2]. - The spot price of industrial silicon increased. The price of East China oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 8900 - 9100 yuan/ton (up 150 yuan/ton); 421 silicon was 9200 - 9400 yuan/ton (up 100 yuan/ton); Xinjiang oxygen - passing 553 silicon was 8400 - 8500 yuan/ton (up 50 yuan/ton); 99 silicon was 8300 - 8400 yuan/ton (up 50 yuan/ton) [2]. - The price of organic silicon DMC was 10,600 - 11,000 yuan/ton (unchanged). Due to the continuous rise of the industrial silicon market, the cost of DMC was pushed up, and its price jumped by about 350 yuan/ton, which in turn drove up the price of 107 glue [2]. - **Strategy** - The short - term policy and capital sentiment have a large impact. It is recommended to wait and see, and previous short positions need to be protected [3]. Polysilicon - **Market Analysis** - On July 14, 2025, the main contract 2508 of polysilicon futures fluctuated widely, opening at 41,290 yuan/ton and closing at 41,765 yuan/ton, a change of 0.81% from the previous day's closing price. The position of the main contract was 78,328 lots (previous day: 85,925 lots), and the trading volume on the day was 470,329 lots [5]. - The spot price of polysilicon remained stable. The price of polysilicon re - feedstock was 32.00 - 33.00 yuan/kg; dense polysilicon was 30.00 - 32.00 yuan/kg; cauliflower - shaped polysilicon was 28.00 - 31.00 yuan/kg; granular silicon was 30.00 - 31.00 yuan/kg; N - type material was 42.00 - 49.00 yuan/kg (down 0.50 yuan/kg); N - type granular silicon was 41.00 - 46.00 yuan/kg [5]. - The inventory of polysilicon manufacturers increased slightly, and the silicon wafer inventory decreased. The latest statistics showed that the polysilicon inventory was 276,000 tons, a change of 1.40% from the previous period; the silicon wafer inventory was 18.13GW, a change of - 5.70% from the previous period. The weekly polysilicon output was 22,800 tons, a change of - 5.00% from the previous period; the silicon wafer output was 11.50GW, a change of - 3.37% from the previous period [5][6]. - The prices of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components remained mostly stable, with only minor changes in a few varieties [6]. - After domestic photovoltaic silicon wafer enterprises generally raised their quotes on the afternoon of July 9, the domestic silicon wafer market has fully carried out transactions at the new prices. Battery factories have started to purchase in large quantities. Currently, silicon material transactions have not fully started, with only a few P - type orders [7]. - **Strategy** - Short - term: pay attention to risks and be cautiously bullish. In the medium - to - long - term, it is suitable to build long positions at low prices [8].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the closure of Dow's UK plant, which has a capacity of 145,000 tons, is part of a strategy to optimize European assets and focus on high-value derivatives, signaling a potential marginal improvement in the organic silicon industry [6] - The report anticipates that the exit of overseas capacity will lead to an increase in the prices of organic silicon base materials, alleviating some of the downward price pressure caused by global overcapacity [6] - The report notes that the domestic manufacturers with better cost control are likely to benefit from the demand shift due to the closure of overseas plants [6] - The report emphasizes that the organic silicon industry is entering a phase of supply-side pressure relief, with a significant increase in production capacity expected in 2024, but the lack of large-scale new capacity following this period may lead to improved supply dynamics [6] - The report indicates that the domestic demand for organic silicon is expected to grow steadily, driven by increased penetration in emerging fields such as electronics, new energy vehicles, and photovoltaic cells [6] - The report also highlights that China's exports of polysiloxane are projected to reach approximately 80,000 tons in 2024, reflecting a significant growth opportunity as overseas demand remains strong [6] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The report provides a comparative performance analysis showing a range of market movements from -15% to +29% for the basic chemical sector against the CSI 300 index from July 2024 to July 2025 [3] Related Research - The report references several related studies that discuss trends in deep-sea technology, policy impacts on capacity overcapacity, and the recovery of demand for light initiators, indicating a broader context for the organic silicon market [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Hoshine Silicon Industry, Xin'an Chemical, Xingfa Group, Dongyue Silicon Materials, and Sanyou Chemical as potential investment opportunities [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The industrial silicon market shows a supply - demand imbalance with high inventory pressure, and silicon prices are expected to remain under pressure at low levels in the short term, with limited downward space [1] - The polysilicon market has a weak fundamental situation, and prices are expected to have no upward trend in the short term, with a strategy of shorting on rebounds [1] Summary by Related Content Industrial Silicon Market - **Price Information**: The average price of industrial silicon不通氧553 (East China) remained flat at 8,100 yuan/ton, and the 421 (East China) average price was flat at 8,700 yuan/ton. The futures main contract closing price rose 0.34% to 7,370 yuan/ton [1] - **Supply Side**: Some silicon enterprises in the north reduced production due to cost - price inversion. In the southwest, although the wet season is approaching, enterprises lack confidence in the future, resulting in a decrease in overall production [1] - **Demand Side**: Polysilicon enterprises continued to reduce production, and the resumption of production may be postponed. The organic silicon industry had a strong willingness to cut production to support prices, but demand was weak. Silicon - aluminum alloy enterprises purchased as needed [1] Polysilicon Market - **Price Information**: N - type dense material remained flat at 34.5 yuan/kg, polysilicon re - feeding material was flat at 32.5 yuan/kg, and the futures main contract closing price rose 1.85% to 34,320 yuan/ton [1] - **Supply Side**: Polysilicon enterprises maintained production cuts, and some new production capacity might be put into operation, with a slight increase in expected output but still within 100,000 tons [1] - **Demand Side**: The photovoltaic market was weak, with rising inventories of silicon wafers and polysilicon, and falling prices of silicon wafers, cells, and components [1] Other Market Information - **Automobile Industry**: In May 2025, passenger car production and sales were 2.313 million and 2.352 million units respectively, with month - on - month increases of 2.5% and 5.8%, and year - on - year increases of 12.8% and 13.3%. From January to May, production and sales were 11.08 million and 10.996 million units respectively, with year - on - year increases of 14.1% and 12.6% [1] - **Organic Silicon Market**: The domestic organic silicon DMC market's trading center continued to decline, and it was expected to decline slightly further. The prices of DMC, 107 glue, and silicone oil changed, with DMC down 1.83% to 10,750 yuan/ton and 107 glue down 0.41% to 12,050 yuan/ton [1] - **New Energy Industry**: From January to May, the production of new energy vehicles and solar cells increased by 40.8% and 18.3% respectively. The power generation of wind and solar energy in large - scale industries increased by 11.1% and 18.3% respectively [1]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View - The silicon market shows a situation of weak supply and demand, with high inventory pressure in the industry. Both the futures and spot prices are declining in tandem. It is expected to maintain a weak trend in the short - term, and the bottom of silicon prices is difficult to determine. For industrial silicon, it is recommended to gradually take profit on previous short positions and wait for opportunities to short on rebounds. For polysilicon, it is advisable to short on rebounds due to the weak fundamentals and the difficulty of an upward trend in the short - term [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Industrial Silicon - **Price Changes**: The average price of industrial silicon non - oxygenated 553 (East China) decreased by 0.61% to 8,100 yuan/ton, and the 421 (East China) remained flat at 8,850 yuan/ton. The futures main contract closing price increased by 2.97% to 7,280 yuan/ton [1]. - **Supply Side**: Some silicon enterprises in the north reduced production due to cost inversion. In the southwest production area, although the wet season is approaching, there is a lack of confidence in the future market, with strong wait - and - see sentiment and insufficient willingness to resume production. The overall start - up rate decreased [1]. - **Demand Side**: Polysilicon enterprises maintained a production - reduction state, and the resumption of production might be postponed. The organic silicon industry had a strong willingness to reduce production to support prices, but demand was weak. The silicon - aluminum alloy enterprises purchased as needed, and the downstream had insufficient willingness to stock up at low levels [1]. - **Investment Strategy**: It is recommended to gradually take profit on previous short positions and wait for opportunities to short on rebounds, and continuously monitor the production dynamics of silicon enterprises [1]. Polysilicon - **Price Changes**: The price of N - type polysilicon materials remained flat at 35.5 yuan/kg, and the futures main contract closing price increased by 2.02% to 35,055 yuan/ton [1]. - **Supply Side**: Polysilicon enterprises maintained a production - reduction state, and some plants might have new production capacity put into operation. The output was expected to be within 100,000 tons [1]. - **Demand Side**: The photovoltaic market was weak, with rising inventories of silicon wafers and polysilicon, continuous decline in the prices of silicon wafers, battery cells, and components, and weak market transactions [1]. - **Investment Strategy**: The strategy is to short on rebounds, and continuously monitor changes in the supply side [1]. Other Information - A monomer enterprise in North China started a 15 - day maintenance, which was expected to affect the DMC output by about 4,000 tons [1]. - Bangjie Co., Ltd. decided to continue the suspension of its battery cell production line to avoid expanding losses [1]. - In May, the non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.3%, with the construction industry at 51.0% and the service industry at 50.2%. Some industries were in a high - prosperity range, while others were below the critical point [1].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The silicon market has strong supply and weak demand, with high inventory pressure in the industry. The industrial silicon price is expected to remain weak in the short - term, ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 yuan/ton. The polysilicon price has rebounded at a low level due to delivery factors and production cut news. In the short - term, the price fluctuation will intensify, and if the contradiction between "high positions and low warehouse receipts" is not alleviated, a long position can be considered for the 06 contract [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Industrial Silicon Price - The average price of non - oxygenated 553 (East China) remained flat at 9,050 yuan/ton, and the average price of 421 (East China) industrial silicon remained flat at 10,050 yuan/ton. The closing price of the futures main contract decreased by 1.32% to 8,205 yuan/ton [1]. Supply - In April, due to production cuts by some silicon enterprises in Xinjiang, the overall industrial silicon output decreased to about 300,000 tons. In May, affected by the resumption of production in the southwest production area during the flat - water period and the ramping up of some new production capacities, the output is expected to increase steadily, but the increase is limited [1]. Demand - Polysilicon enterprises maintain a production - cut state, and the resumption of production may be postponed. The organic silicon industry has a strong willingness to cut production to support prices, but the demand is weak, and the actual transaction price has declined. The domestic monomer enterprises' operating rates increase and decrease, and it is expected to drop below 55% in May. Silicon - aluminum alloy enterprises purchase as needed, and the downstream's willingness to stock up at a low level is insufficient [1]. Polysilicon Price - N - type dense material remained flat at 38 yuan/kg; polysilicon re - feedstock price remained flat at 35.5 yuan/kg; polysilicon dense material remained flat at 34.5 yuan/kg; polysilicon cauliflower material remained flat at 33.5 yuan/kg; the closing price of the futures main contract increased by 2.38% to 37,830 yuan/ton [1]. Supply - Silicon material enterprises maintain a production - cut state, and some silicon material factories may have new production capacity put into operation. The output is expected to be within 100,000 tons [1]. Demand - The strong installation period is basically over, the photovoltaic market is weak, the inventory of silicon wafers and silicon materials has increased, the prices of silicon wafers, battery cells and components have continued to decline, the market demand has slowed down, and some component delivery prices are close to new lows, with weak market transactions [1]. Other Information - On May 8, the total social inventory of industrial silicon in major regions was 596,000 tons, a decrease of 7,000 tons from the previous week. Among them, the social general warehouse was 133,000 tons, a decrease of 3,000 tons from the previous week, and the social delivery warehouse was 463,000 tons, a decrease of 4,000 tons from the previous week [1]. - On May 6, the Natural Resources Bureau of Wuhai City released the design plan for the first - phase of Inner Mongolia Xingfa Technology Co., Ltd.'s industrial silicon project. The project investment is 1.495 billion yuan, and the construction scale is a 100,000 - ton/year industrial silicon project [1].

Core Viewpoint - Dongyue Silicones has demonstrated resilience in a complex market environment, achieving significant financial improvements in its 2024 annual report, including a substantial increase in cash flow and a return to profitability [1][2]. Revenue Performance - The company reported a revenue of 5,150,649,541.32 CNY, a 7.27% increase from the previous year's 4,801,467,896.50 CNY [1]. - Revenue from the main product, 107 glue, reached 2,798,464,454.52 CNY, accounting for 54.33% of total revenue, with an 8.26% year-on-year growth [1]. - Revenue from silicone oil was 717,360,993.20 CNY, representing 13.93% of total revenue, with a 10.48% increase [1]. - However, revenue from intermediates decreased by 28.88% to 129,721,182.68 CNY, indicating a need for product structure optimization [1]. Profitability - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 56,761,572.66 CNY, a turnaround from a loss of 271,124,703.38 CNY the previous year, marking a 120.94% increase [1][2]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 74,357,022.17 CNY, up 127.29% from a loss of 272,512,997.15 CNY [1]. Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share were 0.05 CNY, compared to -0.23 CNY the previous year, reflecting a 121.74% increase [2]. - The diluted earnings per share, excluding non-recurring items, were 0.06 CNY, also showing significant growth from -0.23 CNY [2]. Expense Management - R&D expenses decreased by 29.71% to 164,155,244.71 CNY, which may impact future product innovation [2]. - Sales expenses remained stable at 19,484,385.84 CNY, showing a slight decrease of 1.26% [2]. - Management expenses decreased by 15.24% to 45,297,447.98 CNY, indicating improved internal management efficiency [2]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities was 216,372,032.05 CNY, a significant increase of 260.73% from -134,615,492.20 CNY the previous year, reflecting enhanced cash generation capabilities [3]. - The net cash flow from investing activities improved to -14,279,505.91 CNY, a 94.02% reduction in outflow compared to -238,653,257.24 CNY [4]. - The net cash flow from financing activities was -120,000,000.00 CNY, indicating adjustments in profit distribution and financing strategies [5]. Management Compensation - The total compensation for directors and senior management was 3.4509 million CNY, with notable changes in individual compensation levels compared to previous periods [7].