Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "B" for the new materials sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [2]. Core Insights - The new materials sector has shown strong performance, with the new materials index rising by 4.15%, outperforming the ChiNext index by 1.39% in the recent week [2]. - The global humanoid robot market is projected to grow from USD 2.16 billion in 2023 to USD 20.6 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57% [4]. - The domestic PEEK material market is expected to reach CNY 2.1 billion by 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.53% [4]. Market Performance - The new materials sector has seen various sub-sectors perform well, including: - Semiconductor materials up by 4.04% - Electronic chemicals up by 3.67% - Degradable plastics up by 3.12% - Industrial gases up by 2.22% [2][17]. - The overall market performance for the week (July 21-25, 2025) shows the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.67% and the ChiNext Index by 2.76% [13]. Price Tracking - Amino acids prices show slight decreases, with valine at CNY 14,350 per ton (-0.35%) and arginine at CNY 24,400 per ton (-0.41%) [3]. - Prices for biodegradable materials remain stable, with PLA (injection grade) at CNY 17,800 per ton [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies involved in humanoid robot materials, particularly those producing PEEK materials and functional protective casings [4][5]. - Recommended companies include DFBP (PEEK synthesis monomer), Zhongxin Fluorine Materials, and manufacturers of PEEK components like Kent Shares [5].