Report Information - Report Title: Monthly Average Price Futures Listing Strategy Report - Valuation Differentiation, Focus on Opportunities in the Strength and Weakness between Varieties [1] - Report Date: October 28, 2025 [1] - Analysts: Zhang Kexin, Wang Junlong, Lin Jing [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - **Valuation Range**: Assuming Brent crude oil is at $60 - 70 per barrel, the lower marginal prices for PP, PE, and PVC are approximately 6,350 yuan/ton, 6,500 yuan/ton, and 4,650 yuan/ton respectively; the upper marginal prices are about 7,000 yuan/ton, 7,350 yuan/ton, and 5,150 yuan/ton respectively [7]. - **Driving Forces**: Polyolefins have both supply and demand increasing, while PVC demand is weak. Combining the balance sheets, PE has a better outlook. In the fourth quarter, PE is in a tight - balance state, while PP and PVC may experience inventory accumulation [8]. - **Contract Selection**: Considering liquidity, it is recommended to prioritize the PP2602F/L2602F/V2602F contracts [9]. - **Unilateral Strategy**: The listing benchmark prices of PP2602F/L2602F/V2602F are 6,673 yuan/ton, 7,002 yuan/ton, and 4,774 yuan/ton respectively. PP is slightly over - valued, PE is neutrally valued, and PVC is under - valued. In the short - term, it is recommended to wait and see [10]. - **Hedging Strategy**: For the L2602F - PP2602F spread, it is recommended to widen the spread on dips, with a reference range of 200 - 600 yuan/ton. PVC is not recommended for hedging for now [11]. Summary by Directory Core Points and Strategies - **Valuation Range**: Based on Brent crude oil at $60 - 70 per barrel, export and import profit formulas, and cost calculations, the lower and upper marginal prices of PP, PE, and PVC are estimated [7]. - **Driving Forces**: Polyolefin supply has a year - on - year growth rate of over 10%, PVC supply grows by about 6%. PP demand grows by about 5.8%, PE demand is supported by the peak season of greenhouse films, while PVC demand is dragged down by the real estate sector. From the balance sheets, PE is in a better position [8]. - **Contract Selection**: Due to liquidity considerations, the PP2602F/L2602F/V2602F contracts are recommended [9]. - **Unilateral Strategy**: Given the listing benchmark prices and market factors such as potential Sino - US trade agreements and rising oil prices, it is recommended to wait and see in the short - term [10]. - **Hedging Strategy**: Widen the L2602F - PP2602F spread on dips, and do not recommend PVC for hedging currently [11] Valuation Differentiation - **Production Profits**: PP, PE, and PVC production profits show different trends and levels in different production methods and time periods, with PVC production in a loss state and the integrated profit of caustic soda - PVC slightly in the red [14][21][30]. - **Price Spreads between Varieties**: The price spreads between L - PP, L - PVC, and PP - PVC show different trends over the years, providing potential trading opportunities [36] Polyolefins Supply and Demand Increase, PVC Demand is Weak, PE has a Better Outlook from the Balance Sheet - **Supply and Operating Rates**: The monthly production and operating rates of PP, PE, and PVC show different trends over the years. PP and PE supply is expected to increase, while PVC supply growth is relatively slower [46]. - **Downstream Operating Rates**: The downstream operating rates of PP, PE, and PVC also show different trends, with PVC downstream operating rates affected by the real estate market [59][69]. - **PVC Exports**: India's anti - dumping tax on PVC has been implemented, but the impact on export data has not yet been reflected [75]. - **Demand**: The real estate market data such as housing completion, new construction, and sales area show a downward trend, which has a negative impact on PVC demand [83]. - **Inventory**: The inventories of PP, PE, and PVC show different trends, with PVC inventory potentially increasing [90][99]. - **Balance Sheets**: The balance sheets of PP, PE, and PVC show different supply - demand relationships in different months, with PE in a relatively better position in the fourth quarter [107][110][112]