ab 18 November 2025 Global Research China Chemical Sector MDI, refrigerant, electrolyte and TiO2 experts call takeaways MDI: expert estimates a pMDI price range of Rmb14.5-16k/t in 2026 The TiO2 expert (replay) indicates domestic marginal TiO2 producers have been loss- making YTD, as pricing remained subdued amid oversupply coupled with elevated costs. Domestic TiO2 capacity additions YTD totalled 230ktpa, but 9M25 exports slid 6% YoY amid anti-dumping headwinds on demand. As per the expert, a total of 200k ...

Market Performance - The basic chemical index increased by 2.61% from November 8 to November 14, outperforming the CSI 300 index, which decreased by 1.08%, by 3.69 percentage points [1][2] - The top-performing sub-industries in the basic chemical sector included spandex (7.69%), fluorochemicals (7.55%), polyester (5.21%), other chemical raw materials (4.80%), and soda ash (4.56%) [1][2] Chemical Price Trends - The top five products with the highest weekly price increases were sulfuric acid (15.45%), R134a (13.21%), liquid ammonia (10.64%), coal tar (10.23%), and sulfur (8.96%) [3] - The top five products with the largest weekly price declines included liquid chlorine (-50.00%), international butadiene (-7.91%), hydrochloric acid (Shandong) (-7.69%), CPP (composite film) (-4.65%), and vinyl acetate (-3.91%) [3] Industry Developments - The silicone industry is undergoing self-regulation, with a meeting held on November 12 where mainstream manufacturers in Shandong raised their prices to 12,500 yuan/ton, with expectations of a 30% production cut discussed in a follow-up meeting on November 18 [4] - R134a prices have been adjusted upwards, with major manufacturers in East and South China raising their prices to 60,000 yuan/ton, reflecting strong market expectations for downstream applications such as automotive air conditioning and data center cooling [4] Investment Recommendations - Current investment focus includes the refrigerant sector, with recommendations for companies like Jinshi Resources, Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., and Yonghe Co. [5] - The fiber sector is also highlighted, with suggested companies including Huafeng Chemical, Xin Fengming, and Taihe New Materials [5] - Other recommended companies include Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, Luxi Chemical, and Baofeng Energy [5] - The tire sector includes recommendations for Sailun Tire, Senqilin, and Linglong Tire [5] - The agricultural chemical sector suggests companies like Yara International, Salt Lake Co., Xingfa Group, Yuntianhua, and Yangnong Chemical [5] - High-quality growth stocks to watch include Bluestar Technology, Shengquan Group, and Shandong Heda [5] Industry Rating - The basic chemical industry maintains an "overweight" rating [6]

截至2025年11月17日 09:42，中证细分化工产业主题指数(000813)上涨0.83%，成分股金发科技(600143) 上涨5.80%，盐湖股份(000792)上涨5.40%，彤程新材(603650)上涨5.01%，兴发集团(600141)上涨 4.15%，藏格矿业(000408)上涨2.47%。化工ETF(159870)上涨0.77%，最新价报0.79元。 化工板块整体走高，消息面上，储能需求持续释放，催化化工行情。受益于化工涨价潮影响，磷矿石价 格也持续高位运行。氟化工方面，据氟务在线跟踪，R134a因采购需求集中，企业持续上调报价，目前 报盘已达60000元/吨，较前上涨6000元/吨。R125受年内配额调整影响，企业剩余配额有限，目前实单 成交价约46000元/吨。部分小企业配额已基本消化，市场货源偏紧，短期走势坚挺。 开源证券指出，R32尽管近期受空调企业排产回调影响，流通市场需求偏弱，贸易商存在让利出货行 为，但主流成交仍维持在61000-62000元/吨。预计企业报价将在需求回暖后陆续上调。综合来看，当前 制冷剂市场中，R32与R134a维持坚挺向上趋势，R125短期稳健运行，而R143 ...

开源证券近日发布氟化工行业周报：本周（11月10日-11月14日）氟化工指数上涨 7.71%，跑赢上证综指7.89%。本周（11月10日-11月14日）氟化工指数收于5006.51点，上涨 7.71%，跑赢上证综指7.89%，跑赢沪深300指数8.80%，跑赢基础化工指数4.15%，跑赢新材 料指数7.39%。 以下为研究报告摘要： 本周（11月10日-11月14日）行情回顾 市场中，R32与R134a维持坚挺向上趋势，R125短期稳健运行，而R143a、R507、R404等品 种则表现偏弱，整体产业链呈现结构性分化格局。 公告&要闻：昊华气体三氟化氮项目成功投产；澳大利亚制冷剂或面临涨价【昊华气 体】昊华气体6000吨三氟化氮项目成功投产，该项目总投资11.3亿元，项目全面建成后，预 计可实现年产值7亿元。 【制冷剂】澳大利亚制冷剂协会称，目前制冷剂的进口量与所需量之间已存在显著缺 口，制冷剂价格在短短几年内已上涨两倍，且未来可能继续涨价。 受益标的 推荐标的：金石资源、巨化股份、三美股份、昊华科技等。其他受益标的：东阳光、永 和股份、东岳集团、新宙邦等。 本周氟化工指数上涨7.71%，跑赢上证综指7.89 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the chemical raw materials industry is optimistic (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the price of R134a has exceeded expectations, indicating a significant value proposition in the refrigerant sector, and suggests that long-term positioning is timely [4] - The fluorochemical index has shown a strong performance, increasing by 7.71% and outperforming major indices such as the Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 [6][25] - The report emphasizes the ongoing upward trend in refrigerant prices, particularly for R134a, R32, and R125, while noting a structural differentiation in the market [22][23] Summary by Sections 1. Fluorochemical Industry Overview - The fluorochemical market is experiencing a positive trend, with R134a prices rising significantly due to concentrated purchasing demand, reaching 60,000 yuan/ton, an increase of 6,000 yuan/ton [9][22] - The overall market sentiment for fluorite is weak, with prices for 97% fluorite powder averaging 3,391 yuan/ton, down 0.96% from the previous week [19][33] 2. Refrigerant Market Trends - As of November 14, refrigerant prices are as follows: R32 at 63,000 yuan/ton, R125 at 45,500 yuan/ton, R134a at 55,000 yuan/ton, and R410a at 53,500 yuan/ton, with R134a showing a weekly increase of 1.85% [21][24] - The report notes that the refrigerant market is characterized by a strong upward trend for R32 and R134a, while R125 remains stable, and other products like R404 and R507 are experiencing downward pressure [22][23] 3. Beneficiary Companies - Recommended stocks include Jinshi Resources, Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., and Haohua Technology, with other beneficiaries being Dongyangguang, Yonghe Co., Dongyue Group, and Xinzhoubang [11][23]

Group 1 - Dongyue Group (00189) saw its stock price increase by over 8% during trading, currently up 6.31% at HKD 11.12, with a trading volume of HKD 425 million [1] - According to Steel Union data, the prices of refrigerants R32 remained stable at high levels, while R134a continued to rise. As of October 31, prices for R32, R125, R410a, and R134a have increased by 46.51%, 8.33%, 27.83%, and 27.06% respectively since the beginning of the year [1] - CITIC Construction Investment released a report indicating that chemical product prices in China have been declining for four consecutive years, with policies aimed at reducing internal competition and self-regulation emerging, suggesting a potential turning point in the cycle. The report highlights the importance of supply and demand improvements, focusing on cyclical sectors related to supply structure and domestic demand, particularly in fluorochemicals like Dongyue Group [1] Group 2 - Kaiyuan Securities noted that with the ongoing implementation of carbon peak and carbon neutrality strategies, the second-generation refrigerant R22 is set to be significantly reduced, which is expected to benefit HFCs as national policies promote rapid penetration [1]

Investment Rating - Industry rating is Neutral (maintained rating) [6] Core Viewpoints - The 2026 allocation plan for ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has been released, indicating a continued reduction in production and usage quotas for HCFCs and HFCs [10][11] - The total production quota for HCFCs in 2026 is set at 151,416 tons, with a usage quota of 79,724 tons, reflecting a significant reduction compared to previous years [2][12] - The room air conditioning sector will see a 70% reduction in usage quotas, while the commercial refrigeration sector will have a 67.5% reduction, consistent with 2025 [2][11] - The new quota scheme is expected to maintain a tight balance in the industry, with a projected increase in demand for R32 to compensate for reductions in R22 [21][22] Summary by Sections HCFCs Production and Usage Quotas - The production quota for HCFCs in 2026 is 151,416 tons, with a usage quota also at 79,724 tons, representing a reduction of 71.5% and 76.1% from baseline values respectively [11][12] - Specific reductions include HCFC-22 with a production quota of 146,068 tons, down by 3,000 tons from 2025 [12] HFCs Allocation and Adjustments - The allocation plan includes an increase of 3,000 tons for HFC-245fa and 50 tons for HFC-41 based on the demand for alternatives to HCFCs [3][15] - The maximum adjustment for any HFC's annual quota is capped at 30% of the allocated amount [15][16] Market Dynamics and Price Trends - The report indicates that the market for three generations of refrigerants remains tight, with companies likely to balance their adjustments across different refrigerant types rather than focusing on a single type [21][22] - Price increases for refrigerants have been significant, with R32 rising by 262% from early 2024 to current prices [22]

Core Insights - The company reported strong financial performance for the first three quarters of 2025, with revenue of 4.43 billion yuan (up 45.7% year-on-year) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.59 billion yuan (up 183.7% year-on-year) [1] - In Q3 alone, the company achieved revenue of 1.60 billion yuan (up 60.3% year-on-year) and a net profit of 600 million yuan (up 236.6% year-on-year) [1] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 1.58 billion yuan (up 188.0% year-on-year) [1] - Q3 sales gross margin was 52.9% (up 21.8 percentage points year-on-year) and net profit margin was 36.9% (up 19.4 percentage points year-on-year) [3] Market Trends - Q3 refrigerant prices continued to rise, with an average tax-inclusive price of 41,300 yuan/ton (up 55.6% year-on-year) [2] - The total sales of air conditioners in Q3 were 40.34 million units (down 37.2% quarter-on-quarter and down 2.5% year-on-year) [2] Regulatory Changes - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a quota adjustment for 2026, increasing the adjustment ratio for different refrigerant types from 10% in 2025 to 30% [4] - The company is expected to benefit from the rising demand for third-generation refrigerants, with projected earnings of 2.22 billion, 3.21 billion, and 3.67 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the chemical raw materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The refrigerant market remains on an upward trend despite short-term information disturbances, indicating that the main upward movement is still ongoing, and investors should seize the layout opportunities [4][18] - The fluorochemical industry chain has entered a long-term prosperity cycle, with significant growth potential across various segments, including raw materials like fluorite, refrigerants, and high-end fluorinated materials [22][23] Summary by Sections 1. Fluorochemical Market Overview - The fluorochemical index increased by 6.59% during the week of October 27 to October 31, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 6.47% [6][25] - The average market price for fluorite (97% wet powder) was 3,496 CNY/ton as of October 31, down 2.18% from the previous week [7][34] 2. Refrigerant Market - As of October 31, the prices for various refrigerants were as follows: R32 at 63,000 CNY/ton, R125 at 45,500 CNY/ton, R134a at 54,000 CNY/ton, R410a at 53,500 CNY/ton, and R22 at 16,000 CNY/ton, with most prices remaining stable compared to the previous week [8][20] - The market for R32 and R134a shows a strong upward trend, while R125 is expected to remain stable in the short term [21] 3. Company Performance - Major companies such as Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., and Dongyangguang reported significant profit growth in Q3 2025, with Juhua achieving a net profit of 3.248 billion CNY, up 160.22% year-on-year [9][10] - Recommended stocks include Jinsih Resources, Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., and Haohua Technology, among others [10][23] 4. Market Dynamics - The fluorite market is currently experiencing a cautious atmosphere with low transaction volumes, as companies focus on digesting existing inventory [19][35] - The overall market sentiment is influenced by high inventory levels and strong performance in the sulfuric acid market, which adds pressure to fluorine chemical companies [19][35]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company is benefiting from the continuous rise in refrigerant prices, which has led to significant performance improvements during a high prosperity cycle [2][5] - The company reported a revenue of 44.29 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 45.72%, and a net profit of 15.91 billion yuan, up 183.66% year-on-year [6] - The company is expected to continue benefiting from the long-term prosperity cycle of refrigerants, with a projected net profit of 20.49 billion yuan in 2025, 24.60 billion yuan in 2026, and 28.93 billion yuan in 2027 [6][7] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 40.40 billion yuan in 2024, 61.35 billion yuan in 2025, 67.31 billion yuan in 2026, and 74.59 billion yuan in 2027, with corresponding year-on-year growth rates of 21.2%, 51.9%, 9.7%, and 10.8% [3][7] - The company's net profit is projected to grow significantly, with estimates of 7.79 billion yuan in 2024, 20.49 billion yuan in 2025, 24.60 billion yuan in 2026, and 28.93 billion yuan in 2027, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 178.4%, 163.3%, 20.0%, and 17.6% respectively [3][7] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be 1.28 yuan in 2024, 3.36 yuan in 2025, 4.03 yuan in 2026, and 4.74 yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 45, 17, 14, and 12 [3][7] Market Dynamics - The company has seen a significant increase in the average selling price of refrigerants, with prices for R32, R134a, and R125 rising by 59.99%, 59.09%, and 46.06% year-on-year respectively in the third quarter of 2025 [6] - The company holds substantial production quotas for various refrigerants, positioning it well to benefit from the industry's recovery and growth [6]