南华期货2025年LPG四季度展望 ——供应有韧性，需求待考验 戴一帆（投资咨询资格证号：Z0015428） 沈玮玮（期货从业证书：F03140197 ） 交易咨询业务资格：证监许可【2011】1290号 第一章、核心观点 观点总结 三季度国内PG价格呈现先抑后扬的形态，受到疲软的基本面及巨量仓单的影响。展望四季度，我们认为海内 外供应依然具有韧性，而需求端的考验相对更大。在四季度我们认为需要重点关注以下几个方面： 1）供应端：美国在高产量高库存下或仍能维持较高的出口水平，冬季可能的极端天气及中美贸易的走向对其 价格及贸易流向产生影响；中东端目前看出口总量相对稳定，OPEC+政策及实际的增产情况将对未来出口产 生影响，考虑到四季度也是其相对的消费旺季，更倾向于持稳或小幅增量；国内也倾向于维持较高的产量水 平，风险在于利润带来的扰动。 2）需求端：印度传统的消费旺季仍能维持其较高的进口水平，但增量预期有限；日本更多的是季节性带来的 需求增量；韩国的扰动在PN价差及相对的裂解利润带来的裂解需求波动；国内化工需求有见顶回落的预期， 燃烧需求难言超季节性的需求。 价格区间 综合考虑内外的供需情况，我们认为四季度价格区 ...

国泰君安期货·能源化工 C3产业链周度报告 国泰君安期货研究所 日期：2025年9月28日 陈鑫超 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0020238 赵书岑（联系人） 期货从业资格号：F03147780 Guotai Junan Futures all rights reserved, please do not reprint CONTENT 总结 01 LPG部分 02 丙烯部分 03 价格&价差 供应 需求&库存 价格&价差 平衡表 供应 需求 下游库存 Special report on Guotai Junan Futures 2 本周LPG观点：短期支撑不弱 供应 国产方面，液化气总商品量53.9万吨，较上周环比增加0.1%；其中，民用气商品量21.1万吨（+4.8%），醚后商品量18.0万吨（-1.6%）；当前， 国内民用气商品量处于偏低水平，而醚后碳四商品量维持高位水平。进口方面，国际原油趋势上行，但远东市场化工需求支撑环比偏弱，FEI 价格窄幅下调，美国-远东套利窗口有所缩小。本周，隆众口径中国国际船到港量较上周环比减少4.1万吨，以华东为主，受台风影响，20日以 后所有计划均延迟至下周，目前锚地多船待 ...

Core Viewpoint - Innovation and talent development are central to the operational strategy of Shandong Energy Qixiang Tengda, focusing on solving practical safety production issues through technology and collaboration [1][2] Group 1: Innovation and Talent Development - The company emphasizes the establishment of innovation studios to enhance employee creativity and technical skills, integrating resources and wisdom to drive development [1] - A culture of learning and technical exchange is fostered within the innovation studios, encouraging employees to share insights and solutions to production challenges [1] - The company has implemented a structured approach to innovation through monthly meetings, semi-annual progress meetings, and annual summary meetings, transforming these into collaborative learning sessions [1] Group 2: Technical Improvements and Operational Efficiency - The innovation studio focuses on optimizing public engineering, adjusting technical parameters, and integrating various water systems for economic operation [2] - Preventive maintenance of critical equipment, such as the acrylic acid plant's shielding pump, is prioritized to ensure reliable operation and safety [2] - The company is actively enhancing the electrical system's resilience and upgrading control systems to improve management and product quality through information technology [2] Group 3: Future Development Strategy - The company plans to deepen its innovation-driven development strategy, guided by a craftsmanship culture and leveraging innovation studios to create a cycle of innovation, transformation, and efficiency [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment view on LPG is "oscillating", indicating a neutral stance in the short - term [4]. Report's Core View - The LPG market shows a situation of "weak oil and strong gas". PG prices are firm due to freight and capital factors. The supply - demand contradiction of propylene in the intermediate link is alleviated, and the terminal PP demand is saturated, resulting in continuous and substantial losses in PDH profits. In the short - term, PG prices are expected to oscillate strongly, with a relatively low current valuation. Attention should be paid to the flow of warehouse receipts and geopolitical risks [4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Market Review - The main contract of LPG futures fluctuated and rose, with a range of 4360 - 4470 yuan/ton. The spot price trend was weaker than the futures, and the basis weakened. International crude oil prices first fell and then rose, and the trend of PG futures was basically the same as that of crude oil. International LPG prices increased, but domestic spot prices showed both increases and decreases. Chemical demand declined significantly, and the profits of multiple chemical plants continued to be in the red. The internal valuation of futures prices was neutral. The weekly average basis was 37 yuan/ton in East China, 120 yuan/ton in South China, and 30 yuan/ton in Shandong, with the lowest deliverable standard being in Shandong [7]. 2. Influencing Factors Supply - Last week, the total commercial volume of LPG was about 53.74 million tons, including 20.52 million tons of civil gas, 21.04 million tons of industrial gas, and 17.89 million tons of ether - after carbon four. The arrival volume of LPG last week was 65 million tons. With the resumption of some devices in East China and Shandong last week, the supply increased. A refinery in Shandong plans to conduct maintenance this week, and it is expected that the domestic commercial volume may decline [4]. Demand - The combustion demand is gradually coming to an end, and the traditional peak - season logic is weakening, but the price of civil gas remains firm in the short - term. In the carbon - four deep - processing sector, affected by new - energy substitution, gasoline demand has weakened. The profit of MTBE is inverted, but the operating rate is at a high level. The profit of alkylated gasoline has changed from profit to loss, and the loss of isobutane dehydrogenation profit is relatively deep. The ether - after market may decline and stabilize. In the carbon - three deep - processing sector, the utilization rate of PDH production capacity is relatively stable, and the operating rate remains at a medium - to - high level. The price of propylene in the intermediate link has declined, and the terminal PP demand is saturated. There are continuous losses from the PDH device to the propylene and PP links [4]. Inventory - Last week, the factory inventory of LPG was 17.91 million tons, and the port inventory was 318.65 million tons. The domestic LPG inventory continued to increase. Although the trading and transportation capacity resumed after the end of large - scale domestic events, the inventory pressure in some northern regions was gradually relieved. However, in other regions, due to increased supply and weak demand, the shipment volume decreased to varying degrees, and the refinery storage capacity utilization rate continued to rise. At the ports, the number of incoming ships decreased slightly, but the unloading volume was more than the arrival volume, with little change compared to last week. Coupled with the downward trend of overall chemical demand, the port inventory increased slightly [4]. Basis and Position - The weekly average basis was a certain value in East China, South China, and Shandong. The total number of LPG warehouse receipts increased by 6, and the lowest deliverable area was Shandong [4]. Chemical Downstream - The operating rates of PDH, MTBE, and alkylation were 70.49%, 55.81%, and 46.17% respectively. The profits of PDH to propylene, MTBE isomerization, and alkylation in Shandong were - 52 yuan/ton, - 291 yuan/ton, and - 180.50 yuan/ton respectively [4]. Valuation - The PG - SC ratio was a certain value, and the PG continuous - one to continuous - two month spread was a certain value. With the continuous increase in crude oil production, the cost segment was dragged down, and the PG - SC cracking spread continued to strengthen [4]. Other Factors - In October, OPEC+ increased production by 137,000 barrels again, starting the second round of the production - increase cycle to regain market share. The US non - farm payrolls data in August was lower than market expectations, with an increase in the number of unemployed, a month - on - month decline in PPI and CPI, and an enhanced expectation of economic slowdown and interest - rate cuts. The geopolitical situations in Russia - Ukraine, US - Venezuela, and the Middle East still tend to be tense, and the war may further escalate [4]. 3. Trading Strategy - For unilateral trading, it is recommended to wait and see temporarily. For arbitrage, the strategies are to go long on PP2601 and short on PL2601, go long on PP2601 and short on PG2601, and go long on PG2510 and short on SC2510 [4].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2) Core View of the Report The LPG market shows a mixed trend. The PG main contract fluctuates weakly, and the basis first weakens and then strengthens. The 9 - 10 and 10 - 11 spreads change. The warehouse receipt registration volume increases. The 9 - month CP official price remains stable. The fundamentals show that port inventories are decreasing, refinery commodity volume increases by 2.47%, and plant inventories increase but are controllable. PDH, alkylation, and MTBE have different operating rates. The combustion off - season is ending but demand is still weak. The cheapest delivery area in East China is expected to have a tight supply, improved demand, and increased import costs, with an overall stable and upward trend [1]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalog Market Data - **Price Changes**: From August 26 to September 1, the prices of South China LPG, East China LPG, Shandong LPG, etc., show different changes. For example, South China LPG drops from 4620 to 4580, a decrease of 40 [1]. - **Spread Changes**: The 9 - 10 month spread is - 721 (- 212), and the 10 - 11 month spread is 84 (- 3). The FEI - CP is 21.5 (+ 4.5), and the AFEL offshore discount is 5.5 (- 0.5), while the CP South China arrival discount is 65 (+ 8) [1]. - **Inventory and Warehouse Receipts**: Port inventories are decreasing, refinery commodity volume increases by 2.47%, and plant inventories increase but are controllable. The warehouse receipt registration volume is 13207 hands (+ 320), with different changes in different companies such as Qingdao Yunda (- 55), Wuchan Zhongda (- 65), and Donghua (+ 440) [1]. Fundamental Analysis - **Operating Rates**: PDH operating rate is 73.02% (- 2.64pct), alkylation operating rate is 48.42% (+ 0.74), and MTBE operating rate is 63.54% (+ 0). Wanhua Phase II is under maintenance, Quanzhou Guoheng restarts at the end of the week and is expected to increase load next week, and Hebei Haiwei plans to stop work [1]. - **Profit Situation**: PDH spot profit changes little, paper profit fluctuates downward, alkylation oil production gross profit declines, and MTBE gross profit moves down [1]. - **Supply and Demand**: The combustion off - season is gradually ending, but demand is still weak. The cheapest delivery area in East China is expected to have a tight supply, improved demand, and increased import costs [1].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 16.283 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.28%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 0.066 billion yuan, a decrease of 39.80% year-on-year. The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 0.035 billion yuan, down 31.06% year-on-year [2][6]. - The PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation) industry is currently experiencing low demand, with the company's production capacity for PDH and PP (Polypropylene) ranking among the top in China. The company is expected to become the world's largest PP producer after the completion of the Maoming project [12]. - The company is focusing on developing a carbon fiber-based composite materials and hydrogen energy industry chain, with significant investments in research and development for low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing [12]. - The Maoming base has a competitive advantage due to its port and terminal resources, which contribute to lower transportation costs and enhance the company's market position [12]. - The projected net profits for the company from 2025 to 2027 are estimated to be 0.23 billion yuan, 0.38 billion yuan, and 0.58 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 61.1X, 37.1X, and 24.1X [12]. Financial Performance - In the second quarter of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 8.303 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.36% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.06%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was only 0.014 billion yuan, down 74.70% year-on-year and 73.77% quarter-on-quarter [2][6]. - The production of propylene in the first half of 2025 was 524,400 tons, achieving 46.6% of the annual target, while polypropylene production was 574,900 tons, achieving 48.4% of the annual target [12].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company is expected to maintain stable operations by compensating for price declines with increased volume, supported by new projects that will drive growth [1] - Despite a decline in revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025, the company has shown resilience in production and sales volume, with significant capacity expansions completed [5] - The company has a strong capital expenditure plan, with investments exceeding 100 billion yuan annually since 2018, ensuring long-term growth potential [5] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for 2025 is projected at 1,988.63 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 9.2% [2] - Net profit for 2025 is estimated at 135.19 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 3.7% [2] - Earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be 4.31 yuan for 2025, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 15 [2] - The company reported a total revenue of 909.01 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, down 6.35% year-on-year, with a net profit of 61.23 billion yuan, down 25.10% year-on-year [5] - The overall gross margin for the first half of 2025 was 13.84%, a decrease of 2.57 percentage points year-on-year [5] Capacity Expansion and New Projects - The company has completed significant capacity expansions, including the MDI facility in Fujian, which increased capacity from 400,000 tons/year to 800,000 tons/year, and the new ethylene project in Yantai with a capacity of 1.2 million tons/year [5] - New projects in high-performance materials and other segments are expected to contribute to future growth [5] Financial Ratios and Projections - The company’s debt-to-asset ratio is projected to be 61.7% in 2025, indicating a stable financial structure [6] - Return on equity (ROE) is expected to be 11.8% in 2025, reflecting the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity [6] - The net profit margin is projected to be 7.2% in 2025, indicating profitability despite market challenges [6]

Core Viewpoint - The international LPG market has experienced a period of weak decline, but domestic chemical demand, particularly for propane and butane, has provided support, stabilizing prices in the range of $555-565 per ton [1][3]. Group 1: Domestic Chemical Demand - Strong domestic chemical demand has significantly supported the LPG market, with notable increases in the deep processing demand for propane and butane [3]. - The average operating rate of domestic PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation) units rose above 70% in July and further increased to over 73% in early August, indicating a recovery in propane demand [3]. - The profitability of domestic PDH units remains favorable, encouraging higher operational rates [3]. Group 2: Butane Demand - Butane demand has also been robust, playing a crucial role in supporting the international market, with increased imports alleviating supply pressures and even causing shortages in some regions [5]. - The operating rate of domestic isobutane dehydrogenation units has rebounded to over 73% in August after hitting a low in May, supported by nearly one million tons of new capacity from companies like Kaiyi and Yuxin [5]. - In July, the loading volume of domestic butane pressure vessels reached 29,600 tons, accounting for 14.08% of the total loading volume, reflecting a significant increase of over 10 percentage points from June [5]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The strong chemical demand for propane and butane has not only supported the international LPG market but also alleviated domestic sales pressure, with a noticeable slowdown in the decline of residential gas prices in August [7]. - Future demand for propane remains strong, driven by PDH and ethylene units, while butane demand is expected to remain high, although the profitability of isobutane dehydrogenation may negatively impact future demand [7]. - As summer transitions to fall, there is potential for a rebound in combustion demand, which could further boost LPG demand [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Price**: This week, FEI M1 closed at $529/ton (+$2.72), with a premium of -$21.75/ton. The spot price remained under pressure. CP closed at $524/ton (+$2), with a premium of -$25/ton. MB M1 closed at $366/ton (-$3). The domestic PG2509 closed at 3,923 yuan/ton (+124 yuan), and the 09 basis was 375 (+82). The price difference between CP and FEI M1 further narrowed to -$6.82/ton [1]. - **Domestic Supply**: As of Thursday this week, the operating rate of major refineries was 81.55% (+0.34%). Qilu Petrochemical started operations, and Daxie Petrochemical increased its load. The estimated refinery profit was 976.96 yuan/ton, due to the decrease in crude oil costs. The operating rate of independent refineries was 48.20% (+0.04%), with Haike Ruilin increasing its load and Dongming Petrochemical undergoing maintenance. The utilization rate excluding large - scale refineries was 44.36% (-0.54%). The domestic LPG sales volume was 52.65 tons (+0.16 tons). Haike Ruilin and Hualian Petrochemical restarted this period. Zhongmei Mengda plans to resume production in early August, and Qicheng Petrochemical has a maintenance plan. The commercial volume of ether - after C4 was 17.74 tons (+0.24 tons), which was seasonally high. Longzhong's arrival data showed that 80.98 tons arrived this week (+32 tons), and the 4 - week average arrival volume remained high [1]. - **Domestic Demand**: In terms of chemical demand this period, the PDH operating rate decreased slightly due to new maintenance, the alkylation operating rate changed little, and the MTBE operating rate decreased slightly due to new maintenance. For civil gas, it was still in the off - season of consumption, and the overall demand was weak [2]. - **Domestic Inventory**: The factory inventory was 18.08 tons (-0.35 tons). This week, the factory inventory decreased slightly for the first time recently, but the overall factory inventory was still high. Longzhong showed that the arrival volume this week increased compared with last week, and the 4 - week average was high. The port inventory was 313.44 tons (+9.36 tons), and the inventory fluctuated at a high level [3]. - **Overseas Situation**: In the United States this week, C3 production remained at a high level, demand improved from a low level, and the 4 - week average increased significantly. It was still in the inventory accumulation cycle, but the inventory accumulation slowed down in recent weeks. Kpler showed that the US LPG exports in June were 5,969 KT (+300 KT), of which only 458 KT (+129 KT) were sent to China, while the volume sent to Japan increased to 1,332 KT (+223 KT). Middle - East LPG exports in June were 3,698 KT (-515 KT), of which 1,281 KT (-518 KT) were exported to China and 1,662 KT (+232 KT) to India [6]. - **Overall View**: This period, crude oil was strongly influenced by geopolitical issues and showed a strong upward trend. On Friday, affected by the US non - farm payrolls data, international oil prices dropped significantly. At the same time, the domestic policy sentiment also weakened, and the futures market declined sharply. For LPG, the prices of both domestic and international markets fluctuated weakly compared with crude oil, and the price ratio decreased. The CP propane price in August decreased by $55 to $520/ton compared with July. Despite high exports, the international market remained under pressure. The domestic supply side remained loose, the combustion demand was weak, and the chemical demand changed little this period. From the supply side, the operating rate of major refineries was stable this week, and the commercial volume increased slightly due to the resumption of production of some enterprises. In terms of imports, the arrival volume rebounded this week, and the arrival volumes in recent weeks were generally high, and the port inventory remained at a high level. From the demand side, the overall PDH operating rate increased significantly due to the resumption of production of some devices this week. Although it decreased slightly due to the shutdown of Bohua, there are still some start - up plans in August, which will support the demand for LPG to a certain extent. In addition, the MTBE exports still provided short - term support, and the alkylation oil changed little. Overall, the LPG market remained in a loose situation [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Weekly Core Data - **Supply**: The operating rate of major refineries was 81.55% (previous week: 81.21%, +0.34%); the operating rate of independent refineries was 48.2% (previous week: 48.16%, +0.04%); the domestic LPG commercial sales volume was 52.65 tons (previous week: 52.49 tons, +0.16 tons); the arrival volume (Kpler) was 1,017.55 tons (previous week: 640.95 tons, +376.6 tons); the arrival volume (LZ) was 81 tons (previous week: 49 tons, +32 tons) [8]. - **Demand**: The PDH operating rate was 72.63% (previous week: 73.13%, -0.5%); the MTBE operating rate was 66.18% (previous week: 67.85%, -1.67%); the alkylation oil operating rate was 46.56% (previous week: 46.36%, +0.20%); the sales - to - production ratio in East China was 103% (previous week: 99%, +4%); the sales - to - production ratio in South China was 100% (previous week: 93%, +7%) [8]. - **Inventory**: The factory inventory was 18.08 tons (previous week: 18.43 tons, -0.35 tons); the port inventory was 313.44 tons (previous week: 304.08 tons, +9.36 tons) [8]. - **US Situation**: C3 production was 2,822 (previous week: 2,845, -23); C3 demand was 1,089 (previous week: 438, +651); C3 inventory was 83,477 (previous week: 82,849, +628); the shipping volume (Kpler) was 1,265.32 tons (previous week: 1,440.41 tons, -175.09 tons) [8]. - **Middle - East Situation**: The shipping volume (Kpler) was 690.89 tons (previous week: 977.79 tons, -286.9 tons) [8]. - **Price and Valuation**: Brent was $69.52/barrel (previous week: $68.39/barrel, +$1.13); FEI M1 was $529.82/ton (previous week: $527.10/ton, +$2.72); CP M1 was $524/ton (previous week: $522/ton, +$2); MB M1 was $0.70/ton (previous week: $0.71/ton, -$0.01); NWE C3 M1 was $455.6/ton (previous week: $454/ton, +$1.6); the price difference between FEI and CP M1 was $5.82 (previous week: $5.10, +$0.72); the price difference between CP and MB M1 was $157.49 (previous week: $152.45, +$5.04); the main LPG futures contract was 3,965 yuan/ton (previous week: 4,047 yuan/ton, -82 yuan); the price of the cheapest LPG deliverable was 4,340 yuan/ton (unchanged) [8]. 3.2 Price and Profit Data - **Price Data**: It includes the prices of various crude oils, LPG, and related products, as well as their price differences, month - to - month spreads, and price - to - price ratios. For example, Brent was $71.78/barrel (previous day: $72.75/barrel, -$0.97, previous week: $69.36/barrel, +$2.42); FEI C3 M1 was $526.88/ton (previous day: $530.96/ton, -$4.08, previous week: $530.18/ton, -$3.31) [11]. - **Profit Data**: It includes the盘面 profit and spot profit of various processes, such as the LPG import盘面 profit (FEI: -654.50 yuan/ton, previous day: -602.12 yuan/ton, -52.38 yuan, previous week: -627.55 yuan/ton, -26.95 yuan; CP: -259.40 yuan/ton, previous day: -169.23 yuan/ton, -90.17 yuan, previous week: -237.03 yuan/ton, -22.37 yuan), and the Asian naphtha cracking profit (-41.5404 dollars/ton, previous day: -39.51 dollars/ton, +1.07 dollars, previous week: -39.51 dollars/ton, -2.03 dollars) [11]. 3.3 LPG Domestic Supply and Demand - **Domestic Weekly Supply and Demand Data**: The operating rate of major refineries was 81.55% (previous week: 81.21%, +0.34%); the operating rate of independent refineries was 48.2% (previous week: 48.16%, +0.04%); the LPG commercial volume was 52.65 tons (previous week: 52.49 tons, +0.16 tons); the PDH operating rate was 73.58% (previous week: 75.30%, -1.72%); the MTBE operating rate was 66.18% (previous week: 67.85%, -1.67%); the alkylation oil operating rate was 46.56% (previous week: 46.36%, +0.1985%) [76]. - **Refinery Operating Rate**: The operating rate of major refineries showed a seasonal high, and the operating rate of Shandong independent refineries also changed slightly [77][79]. - **LPG Arrival Volume**: The weekly arrival volume of Chinese LPG showed a seasonal pattern, and the arrival volume increased this week [80][81]. - **Domestic Commercial Volume**: The commercial volume of LPG in China showed a seasonal pattern, and the industrial and civil LPG commercial volumes also had corresponding changes [82][84]. - **C3 Chemical Demand - PDH**: The PDH operating rate rebounded, and some devices had maintenance and restart plans [89]. - **C4 Chemical Demand**: It includes the demand and operating rates of MTBE and alkylation oil. The MTBE operating rate decreased slightly, and the alkylation oil operating rate increased slightly [93][104]. - **Combustion Demand**: The sales - to - production ratios of LPG in East China and South China increased, while that in Shandong was relatively low [115][116]. - **LPG Factory Inventory**: The factory inventory decreased slightly this week, but the overall inventory was still high [117][118]. - **LPG Port Inventory**: The port inventory increased, and the inventory remained at a high level [125][126]. - **Imports and Exports (Kpler)**: The weekly total imports of Chinese LPG showed a seasonal pattern, and the imports from the United States and the Middle East also changed [132][137]. 3.4 LPG US Supply and Demand - **Weekly Supply and Demand Situation**: The US refinery operating rate showed a seasonal pattern. The C3 production decreased slightly, the demand increased, and the inventory increased [144][147]. - **Monthly Supply and Demand Situation**: The monthly production, demand, and inventory of US propane also showed seasonal patterns [159][160]. - **Imports and Exports (Kpler)**: The weekly total exports of US LPG showed a seasonal pattern, and the exports to different regions also changed [161][170]. - **Panama Canal Situation**: The water level of the Panama Canal's Gatun Lake and the number of ships waiting to pass through the locks showed seasonal patterns [171][173]. 3.5 LPG South Korea and Japan Supply and Demand - **South Korea Supply and Demand**: The production, demand, inventory, imports, and exports of South Korea's LPG and propane all showed seasonal patterns [174][185]. - **Japan Supply and Demand**: The production, demand, inventory, imports, and exports of Japan's LPG also showed seasonal patterns [190][194]. 3.6 LPG Middle - East Supply and Demand - **By Exporting Country (Kpler)**: The total exports of Middle - East LPG, the exports of different countries (such as the UAE, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait), and the exports to China all showed seasonal patterns [199][205]. - **By Destination**: The exports of Middle - East LPG to China, India, and Southeast Asia showed seasonal patterns [206][207]. - **By Export Terminal**: The exports of LPG from different export terminals (such as Ruwais in the UAE, Ras Laffan in Qatar, Mina Al - Ahmadi in Kuwait, and Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia) showed seasonal patterns [208][211]. 3.7 LPG India Supply and Demand - **Supply and Demand Situation**: The production, demand, imports, and exports of Indian LPG showed seasonal patterns [216][219].

Group 1: Report Core Information - Report title: "LPG: Supported by Strong External Market, Domestic Market Still Has Room for Repair" [1] - Date: July 25, 2025 [1] - Analyst: Chen Xinchao [1] - Investment consulting qualification number: Z0020238 [1] - Email: chenxinchao@gtht.com [1] Group 2: Fundamental Tracking Futures - PG2509 yesterday's closing price was 4,023 with a daily increase of 1.41%, and night - session closing price was 4,037 with a night - session increase of 0.35%. Its yesterday's trading volume was 100,180 (a decrease of 1,582 from the previous day), and positions were 88,522 (a decrease of 3,742 from the previous day) [1] - PG2510 yesterday's closing price was 4,456 with a daily increase of 1.48%, and night - session closing price was 4,461 with a night - session increase of 0.11%. Its yesterday's trading volume was 23,707 (an increase of 3,001 from the previous day), and positions were 54,714 (an increase of 160 from the previous day) [1] Spreads - Yesterday, the spread between Guangzhou domestic gas and the 09 contract was 507, compared with 583 the day before [1] - Yesterday, the spread between Guangzhou imported gas and the 09 contract was 527, compared with 633 the day before [1] Industrial Chain Important Price Data - This week, the PDH operating rate was 73.1%, up from 71.8% last week [1] - This week, the MTBE operating rate was 69.0%, up from 67.6% last week [1] - This week, the alkylation operating rate was 47.5%, up from 45.9% last week [1] Group 3: Trend Intensity - LPG trend intensity is 0, with the range of values in the [-2, 2] interval for integers. The classification of strength levels is as follows: weak, relatively weak, neutral, relatively strong, strong, where -2 means the most bearish and 2 means the most bullish [6] Group 4: Market Information Saudi CP Expectations - On July 23, 2025, the August Saudi CP expectation for propane was 530 dollars/ton, up 18 dollars/ton from the previous trading day; for butane, it was 510 dollars/ton, up 18 dollars/ton from the previous trading day [8] - The September Saudi CP expectation for propane was 535 dollars/ton, up 19 dollars/ton from the previous trading day; for butane, it was 515 dollars/ton, up 19 dollars/ton from the previous trading day [8] Domestic PDH Device Maintenance Plans - Multiple PDH device maintenance plans from various companies are listed, including Henan Huasong New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Yanchang Zhongran Chemical Co., Ltd., etc., with different start times and some with undetermined end times [7] Domestic Liquefied Gas Factory Device Maintenance Plans - Multiple domestic liquefied gas factory device maintenance plans are listed, including those from Shandong - based companies like Shengli Heavy Oil Plant, Haike Ruilin, etc., with details of normal production volume, loss volume, start time, end time, and maintenance duration [9]