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 an upward trend, with the new materials index increasing by 0.57%, although it underperformed compared to the ChiNext index, which rose by 0.81% [2]. - The report highlights the anticipated growth in the foldable device market, driven by the upcoming launches of Huawei's foldable PC and Apple's foldable iPhone, which are expected to significantly boost demand for upstream optical adhesive materials [5]. - The report projects that the shipment volume of foldable smartphones in China will reach approximately 10 million units in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6% expected by 2028 [5]. Market Performance - The report notes that the synthetic biology index increased by 2.35%, while semiconductor materials and electronic chemicals saw declines of 3.52% and 3.58%, respectively. In contrast, biodegradable plastics rose by 2.12% [17]. - The overall performance of the basic chemicals and new materials sectors has been positive, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.76% and the CSI 300 increasing by 1.12% during the reporting period [13]. Industry Price Tracking - The report provides a detailed price tracking of various chemical products, including amino acids, biodegradable plastics, industrial gases, and vitamins, indicating stable prices for most categories with minor fluctuations [3]. - For instance, the price of valine remains unchanged at 13,450 RMB/ton, while the price of vitamin E decreased by 1.82% to 108,000 RMB/ton [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on domestic optical adhesive manufacturers like Stik and upstream monomer suppliers such as Dinglong Co., which are expected to benefit from the growth in the foldable device market [5].

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 an upward trend, with the new materials index increasing by 0.57%, although it underperformed compared to the ChiNext index, which rose by 0.81% [2]. - The report highlights the anticipated growth in the foldable device market, driven by the upcoming launches of Huawei's foldable PC and Apple's foldable iPhone, which are expected to significantly boost demand for upstream optical adhesive materials [5]. - The report cites IDC's forecast that China's foldable smartphone market will see shipments reach approximately 10 million units in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.3% and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% from 2025 to 2028 [5]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The new materials sector experienced a rise this week, with the synthetic biology index up by 2.35%, while semiconductor materials and electronic chemicals saw declines of 3.52% and 3.58%, respectively [2][16]. - The overall performance of the basic chemicals and new materials sectors was positive, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 0.76% and the ChiNext Index by 1.38% during the same period [12]. 2. Industry Chain Data Tracking - Prices for amino acids remained stable, with valine at 13,450 CNY/ton and arginine at 25,500 CNY/ton, while vitamin E saw a decrease of 1.82% to 108,000 CNY/ton [3]. - The report tracks the prices of biodegradable plastics, with PLA (injection grade) priced at 17,500 CNY/ton, remaining unchanged [3]. 3. Industry News - The report notes the successful holding of the semi-marathon for humanoid robots, indicating a growing interest in lightweight PEEK materials, which are expected to see rapid development [2]. - The report emphasizes the potential benefits for upstream companies producing optical adhesive materials as the foldable device market expands [5]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on domestic optical adhesive manufacturers like Stik and upstream monomer suppliers such as Dinglong Co., which are expected to benefit from the growth in foldable device shipments [5].