品种 核心观点 主要逻辑 PX/PTA ★ 高位整理 估值水平合理，TA 加工费 438.5(+17.4)元/吨，华东基差-76(-47)；供应端方面，近 期装置负荷略有提升（其中，四川能投装置重启，独山能源 2#装置存检修计划、 独山能源 3#3 装置正常运行，INEOS、逸盛新材料、逸盛大连、逸盛海南装置维持 停车状态）。下游需求季节性走弱（聚酯企业 1-2 月检修量合计 1592(+30)wt；终 端织造开工下滑，订单延续下行）。成本端PX供需弱平衡（PXN288.1，PX-MX141.3）， 短期跟随油价波动。TA1-2 月略有累库，但从上下游投产节奏及聚酯端需求增速来 看，预期向好。春节前警惕需求端负反馈超预期、以及地缘冲突导致原油大幅波 动。 估值整体偏低，主力收盘价处近 3 个月 23.8%分位水平，华东基差-113（-10）元/ 吨。加权毛利-1170.2 元/吨。驱动层面，供应端，国内乙二醇装置整体开工负荷提 升（中科炼化重启，中化泉州提负，成都石油重启后提负，巴斯夫 9 成负荷；卫星 石化 2 月下转产 PE，古雷石化 3 月有检修计划，陕西榆林化学 3 月部分检修；海 乙二醇 ★ 谨慎看 ...

Group 1 - The chemical sector is currently attracting significant capital attention, with the chemical ETF (159870) seeing net subscriptions exceeding 400 million units, driven by multiple positive factors in the industry [1] - Key supporting factors for the current cycle's price increase include: profitability reaching a historical low after four years of adjustment, limited further downside potential; policy-driven initiatives such as "anti-involution" and "dual carbon" policies controlling new capacity and eliminating outdated production; and a global supply reshaping with high-cost production in Europe and Japan accelerating shutdowns, leading to a 4%-7% exit of core product capacities like ethylene and propylene by 2026-2027 [1] - The chemical sector's P/B valuation is at historically low levels, with capital allocation ratios rebounding from their lows [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index (000813) include Wanhua Chemical, Salt Lake Industry, and Cangge Mining, collectively accounting for 44.82% of the index [2] - The chemical ETF (159870) closely tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, which is composed of seven sub-indices reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in related sub-industries [2] - As of February 5, 2026, the chemical ETF is priced at 0.87 yuan, with notable stock movements including Sankeshu leading with a 1.05% increase [2]

Core Viewpoint - UBS predicts that the Chinese chemical industry is likely to enter a new upward cycle from 2026 to 2028, driven by multiple positive factors, leading to profit recovery and valuation reassessment [1] Group 1: Core Drivers of Upward Cycle - Profit bottoming out with limited downside: After four years of adjustment, the chemical industry is nearing historical lows, with reduced capacity expansion pressure and marginal demand improvement providing support [2] - Deepening anti-involution policies reshaping industry ecology: China's "anti-involution" and "dual carbon" policies are key drivers for industry transformation, tightening new project approvals and optimizing standards for eliminating outdated capacity [3] - Accelerated exit of overseas capacity optimizing global supply structure: High-cost overseas chemical production is exiting the market, particularly in Europe and Japan, which will significantly improve global supply-demand balance [4][5] - Valuation and configuration at dual bottoms, highlighting cost-effectiveness: The current P/BV valuation of 1.5x for the Chinese chemical industry is at the 43rd percentile over the past 20 years, indicating strong investment potential [6][7] Group 2: Opportunities in Sub-sectors - Traditional chemicals: Price elasticity opportunities under tight supply-demand balance [8] - New materials: Rapid development in emerging industries like semiconductors and commercial aerospace opens up a trillion-dollar market for chemical new materials [9] - Key enterprise layouts: Companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Wanhua Chemical are positioned to benefit from price recovery in their respective sectors [10][11] - Downstream rapid development: Companies such as Zhongcai Technology and Tianqi Materials are set to benefit from the growth in satellite ceramic materials and battery materials [12] Group 3: Target Price Adjustments - UBS has raised target prices for several core stocks, reflecting strong confidence in the industry's upward cycle, with Asian Potash's target price increased from 54.10 to 78.30, Hengli Petrochemical from 25.60 to 35, and Wanhua Chemical from 94 to 120 [12]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Cautiously bearish [1] - LPG: Cautiously bearish [1] - L: Bearish continuation [1] - PP: Bearish continuation [1] - PVC: Bearish continuation [1] - PX/PTA: Cautiously avoid shorting [3] - Ethylene glycol: Bearish [3] - Methanol: Bearish [3] - Urea: Cautiously avoid shorting [3] - Natural gas: Cautiously bearish [6] - Asphalt: Cautiously bearish [6] - Glass: Bearish continuation [6] - Soda ash: Bearish continuation [6] Core Views - The overall energy and chemical market is under pressure, with many varieties facing supply - demand imbalances and cost - related challenges. Some varieties are facing supply surpluses, while others are affected by weakening cost support and uncertain demand prospects [1][3][6] Summary by Variety Crude Oil - **Market performance**: Overnight international oil prices declined, with WTI down 1.73%, Brent down 1.49%, and SC down 0.70% [7][8] - **Key drivers**: The supply surplus persists, with global crude oil inventories accelerating accumulation. OPEC+ maintains its production policy, and geopolitical factors may impact the market [9] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: US oil rig count increased, and global demand is expected to grow slightly in the future. US crude oil inventory decreased, while gasoline, distillate, and strategic reserve inventories changed [10] - **Strategy recommendation**: Hold short positions, and focus on the range of SC [430 - 440] [11] LPG - **Market performance**: On December 10, the PG main contract closed at 4232 yuan/ton, down 1.01% [13] - **Key drivers**: The downward trend of crude oil prices drags down LPG, and inventory accumulation adds downward pressure [14] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Refinery production increased, and downstream chemical demand has some resilience, but inventory is rising [14] - **Strategy recommendation**: Hold short positions, and focus on the range of PG [4050 - 4150] [15] L - **Market performance**: The price of L contracts declined, and the main contract's basis and other spreads changed [17] - **Key drivers**: Cost support weakens, and the market is in a contango structure. Supply is sufficient, and demand is weakening [19] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Domestic production starts to pick up seasonally, and port arrivals are sufficient. The peak season for shed films is ending, and enterprise inventories are increasing [19] - **Strategy recommendation**: Partially close short positions, and wait for a rebound to go short. Focus on the range of L [6400 - 6550] [19] PP - **Market performance**: The price of PP contracts had minor changes, and the main contract's basis and other spreads changed [21] - **Key drivers**: Warehouse receipts increased, and PDH device maintenance willingness is low. Inventory pressure is high, and demand is entering the off - season [23] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: The parking ratio is declining, and there are few maintenance plans in the future. The OPEC+ production increase cycle may lead to further oil price declines [23] - **Strategy recommendation**: Partially close short positions, and wait for a rebound to go short. Consider arbitrage strategies. Focus on the range of PP [6100 - 6250] and propylene [5600 - 5750] [23] PVC - **Market performance**: The price of PVC contracts declined, and the main contract's basis and other spreads changed [24] - **Key drivers**: The market is at a discount to the spot, and the high - production - low - profit situation persists. Attention should be paid to the dynamics of northwest devices [26] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Up - middle stream inventory remains high, and demand is in the off - season. The comprehensive profit of enterprises is being compressed [26] - **Strategy recommendation**: Wait and see in the short term; wait for inventory to decline for long - term long positions. Focus on the range of V [4200 - 4350] [26] PTA - **Market performance**: The price of PTA contracts increased, and spreads and processing fees changed [27] - **Key drivers**: Processing fees are low, and device maintenance intensity is high. Supply pressure is relieved, but downstream demand is expected to weaken [28] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Multiple domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance, and downstream polyester production is high, but weaving orders are decreasing. There is an inventory accumulation expectation in December [28] - **Strategy recommendation**: The 01 contract is under pressure but has support at the bottom. Consider going long on the 05 contract on dips or 1 - 5 reverse arbitrage. Focus on the range of TA [4580 - 4670] [29] Ethylene Glycol (MEG) - **Market performance**: The price of MEG contracts declined, and spreads and other indicators changed [30] - **Key drivers**: Domestic and overseas device loads decreased, but demand is expected to weaken, and there is an inventory accumulation expectation in December [31] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Many domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance or reduced load, downstream polyester production is high, but weaving orders are decreasing. Social inventory is slightly accumulating [31] - **Strategy recommendation**: Look for opportunities to go short on rebounds. Focus on the range of EG [3540 - 3630] [32] Methanol - **Market performance**: The price of methanol contracts declined, and spreads and other indicators changed [33] - **Key drivers**: High inventory suppresses the spot price, and the cost support weakens. Supply pressure is large, and demand changes little [34] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Domestic coal - based methanol production is at a high level, overseas devices are reducing load, and port inventory is gradually decreasing. Demand from MTO and traditional downstream industries has different trends [34] - **Strategy recommendation**: Cautiously bearish on the 01 contract, and look for low - buying opportunities on the 05 contract. Focus on the range of MA01 [2011 - 2075] [36] Urea - **Market performance**: The price of urea contracts declined, and spreads and other indicators changed [37] - **Key drivers**: The spot price of small - particle urea in Shandong is strengthening, and supply pressure is expected to ease in mid - December. Demand is short - term good but lacks sustainability [38] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Urea daily production is high, but some gas - head enterprises will stop for maintenance. Demand from compound fertilizers and melamine is increasing, and exports are relatively good. Inventory is decreasing but still at a high level [39] - **Strategy recommendation**: Hold short positions cautiously. Focus on the range of UR [1620 - 1650] [40] Natural Gas - **Market performance**: On December 10, the NG main contract closed at 4.595 US dollars/million British thermal units, up 0.46% [43] - **Key drivers**: Demand enters the peak season, but the price has reached a high level, and the current supply is relatively abundant, putting pressure on the price [44] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: The number of US natural gas drilling platforms decreased, US production is expected to be stable, and inventory decreased slightly compared to the previous period [44] - **Strategy recommendation**: Pay attention to the range of NG [4.021 - 4.406] [45] Asphalt - **Market performance**: On December 11, the BU main contract closed at 2945 yuan/ton, up 0.79% [47] - **Key drivers**: The price is mainly affected by the decline of crude oil prices and the weak supply - demand situation [48] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: December refinery production is expected to decline, demand is increasing slightly, and inventory is decreasing [48] - **Strategy recommendation**: Hold short positions. Focus on the range of BU [2850 - 2950] [49] Glass - **Market performance**: The price of glass contracts declined, and the main contract's basis and other spreads changed [51] - **Key drivers**: Warehouse receipts increased, and the industrial outlook is weak. Supply is difficult to shrink significantly, and demand is weak [53] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: A production line in East China restarted, and the daily melting volume remained stable. Real - estate - related demand is weak, and inventory is high [53] - **Strategy recommendation**: Bearish in the short - term, wait for a rebound to go short in the long - term. Focus on the range of FG [930 - 980] [53] Soda Ash - **Market performance**: The price of soda ash contracts had minor changes, and the main contract's basis and other spreads changed [55] - **Key drivers**: The futures and spot prices increased slightly, the basis weakened, and warehouse receipts remained high. Supply is expected to increase, and demand support is insufficient [57] - **Supply - demand fundamentals**: Factory inventory decreased, but it is still at a high level. There are few planned maintenance enterprises next week, and a large - scale device is expected to be put into production at the end of the month. The cold - repair expectation of float glass increases [57] - **Strategy recommendation**: Wait for a rebound to go short. Focus on the range of SA [1080 - 1130] [57]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude Oil: Cautiously bearish [2] - LPG: Bearish with potential rebounds [2] - L: Bearish trend continuation [2] - PP: Bearish trend continuation [2] - PVC: Bearish trend continuation [2] - PX/PTA: Buy on dips [4] - Ethylene Glycol: Bottom - side oscillation, look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds [4] - Methanol: Add long positions on dips [4] - Urea: Buy on dips [4] - Natural Gas: Cautiously bullish [7] - Asphalt: Cautiously bearish [7] - Glass: Bearish trend continuation [7] - Soda Ash: Bearish trend continuation in the second phase [7] 2. Core Views of the Report - The market for most energy and chemical products is affected by factors such as supply - demand balance, geopolitical situations, and cost support. Some products face supply - side pressures, while others are influenced by seasonal demand changes and cost fluctuations. For example, crude oil is pressured by oversupply in the off - season, while natural gas is boosted by increased demand in the winter [2][7]. 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Performance**: On the previous Friday, international oil prices rebounded, with WTI up 0.69%, Brent up 0.77%, and SC up 0.47% [8] - **Basic Logic**: Short - term support comes from the Ukraine's attack on the CPC pipeline and South American uncertainties. The core driver is the oversupply of crude oil in the off - season, with OPEC+ maintaining its production policy and global and US inventories rising [9] - **Fundamentals**: As of December 5, the US oil rig count increased by 6 to 413. Russia's Tuapse port's oil product exports in December are expected to increase by 21.4%. Market expects India's imports from Russia to reduce by nearly one - third. As of November 28, US crude and product inventories increased [10] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. Pay attention to the range of [445 - 455] for SC [11] LPG - **Market Performance**: On December 5, the PG main contract closed at 4294 yuan/ton, down 0.16% month - on - month. Spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China were 4510 (+10), 4411 (+0), and 4470 (+0) yuan/ton respectively [15] - **Basic Logic**: It is closely related to the cost of crude oil. Although it rebounds with short - term oil price increases, the long - term oil price trend is downward. There is some support from downstream chemical demand, but MTBE blending demand has decreased. Supply has increased, while inventory has decreased [16] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. Pay attention to the range of [4250 - 4350] for PG [17] L - **Market Performance**: The L2601 contract closed at 6699 yuan/ton (-8). The basis was +31 yuan/ton (-22) [20] - **Basic Logic**: Cost support strengthened, leading to a short - term oversold rebound, but spot prices did not follow suit. The supply remains sufficient due to seasonal increases in domestic production. The peak season for shed films is ending, and oil prices may decline in the medium - term [21] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Exit short positions. Wait for rebounds to go short in the long - term. Pay attention to the range of [6750 - 6900] [21] PP - **Market Performance**: The PP2601 closed at 6265 yuan/ton (-52). The basis was +89 yuan/ton (+28) [24] - **Basic Logic**: The increase in the parking ratio has alleviated supply pressure, but demand remains weak, and there is a high inventory - reduction pressure. OPEC+ is still in the production - increase cycle, and oil prices may continue to decline. The production of propylene warehouse receipts may lead to a weak market [25] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It may be strong in the short - term. Wait for rebounds to go short in the long - term. Consider going long on PP processing fees. Pay attention to the range of [6350 - 6500] for PP and [5850 - 6000] for propylene [25] PVC - **Market Performance**: The V2601 closed at 4586 yuan/ton (+5). The basis was - 76 yuan/ton (-5) [27] - **Basic Logic**: High - level production has continued, and the main contract hit a record low at night. During the macro - policy window period, trading has returned to the weak fundamentals. High social inventory limits upward movement, but low valuation provides some support. Pay attention to the rhythm of capital position - shifting [28] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Wait and see in the short - term. Wait for continuous inventory reduction to go long in the long - term. Pay attention to the range of [4350 - 4500] [28] PTA - **Market Performance**: The TA05 closed at 4752 yuan/ton (+66) [29] - **Basic Logic**: The processing fee is generally low, and many domestic and overseas devices are under maintenance, reducing supply pressure. Downstream demand is currently good but is expected to weaken. PX is oscillating weakly. There is a risk of inventory accumulation in December [30] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Consider going long on the 05 contract on dips or conducting a 1 - 5 reverse spread. Pay attention to the range of [4635 - 4700] [31] Ethylene Glycol - **Basic Logic**: Domestic and overseas production loads have decreased, but the arrival volume has increased. Downstream demand is currently good but is expected to weaken. There is a risk of inventory accumulation in December. It has a low valuation but lacks upward momentum [33] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds. Pay attention to the range of [3680 - 3770] [34] Methanol - **Market Performance**: Taicang spot prices have continued to weaken [37] - **Basic Logic**: High inventory restricts spot price rebounds. Domestic production loads have increased, while overseas production loads have decreased. Port inventory is decreasing, but the speed has slowed down. The arrival volume in December is expected to be about 1.3 billion tons. Demand has changed little, and cost support has weakened [37] - **Strategy Recommendation**: The rebound height of the main contract may be limited. Consider going long on the 05 contract on dips. Pay attention to the range of [2040 - 2080] for MA01 [39] Urea - **Market Performance**: The spot price of small - particle urea in Shandong has strengthened, with a basis of 47 (+25) yuan/ton [41] - **Basic Logic**: The daily output is currently high but is expected to decrease as some gas - based enterprises shut down for maintenance in mid - December. Demand is currently good but lacks sustainability. Social inventory has decreased slightly but is still at a high level. Exports have maintained a high growth rate since July [41] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Consider going long on dips with a light position. Pay attention to the range of [1665 - 1695] [43] Natural Gas - **Market Performance**: On December 5, the NG main contract closed at 5.063 US dollars/million British thermal units, up 1.36% month - on - month [45] - **Basic Logic**: Entering the consumption peak season, the extremely cold weather in the US has boosted heating demand. The number of US natural gas drilling platforms has decreased, and EU import bans on Russian gas will be gradually implemented. US natural gas inventory has decreased [46] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Gas prices are likely to rise in the short - term due to increased winter demand. Pay attention to the range of [4.980 - 5.185] [47] Asphalt - **Market Performance**: On December 5, the BU main contract closed at 2948 yuan/ton. Spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China were 2930 (-10), 3180 (+0), and 3000 (-50) yuan/ton respectively [50] - **Basic Logic**: It is mainly affected by the cost of crude oil. Oil prices have fallen due to geopolitical easing. The comprehensive profit of asphalt has decreased. Supply is expected to decrease in December, while demand has increased slightly. Inventory has decreased [51] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Continue to hold short positions. Pay attention to the range of [2900 - 3000] [52] Glass - **Market Performance**: The FG2601 closed at 1053 yuan/ton (-16). The basis was 77 yuan/ton (+16) [55] - **Basic Logic**: The daily melting volume has decreased, and multiple production lines are planned for cold repair in December. The real - estate market is weak, and demand remains low [56] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the implementation of cold - repair plans in the short - term. Wait for rebounds to go short in the long - term. Pay attention to the range of [1020 - 1070] [56] Soda Ash - **Market Performance**: The SA2601 closed at 1239 yuan/ton (+25). The basis was - 39 yuan/ton (+5) [59] - **Basic Logic**: Warehouse receipts have continued to increase, putting pressure on the market through industrial hedging. Supply and demand have both decreased, and long - term supply is expected to be abundant [60] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions on the 01 alkali - glass spread. Wait for rebounds to go short in the long - term. Pay attention to the range of [1150 - 1200] [60]