化工产品：整体承压，结构分化 产能过剩整体承压下不同子行业分化明显。价格表现好的子行业主要集中在产能增长压力较小的子行业 如制冷剂，刚需和供给集中的子行业如磷肥钾肥、食品饲料添加剂、部分小品种农药，内需为主或进口 替代的子行业如改性塑料、合成树脂、复合肥等。Q3主要化工品价格价差环比变动有所分化。 根据百川盈孚及Wind数据，截至2025年9月26日，主要化工产品2025Q3平均价格环比上涨、持平和下跌 产品数量占比分别为29%、3%和68%，其中，环比涨幅位居前五的品种分别是TDI、环氧氯丙烷、促进 剂D、R32和草甘膦，涨幅分别为25.7%/21.4%/15.6%/15.2%/13.2%。此外，截至2025年9月26日，主要化 工产品2025Q3平均价差环比上涨、持平和下跌产品数量占比分别为42%、0%和58%，其中，环比涨幅 位居前五的品种分别是电石法PVC、TDI、R32、草甘膦和R134a，分别涨幅为 62.1%/38.7%/24.2%/17.9%/14.0%。 行业观点：看好供需改善的子行业和进口替代的新材料 智通财经APP获悉，浙商证券发布研报称，根据国家统计局数据，2025年前8月化学原料与制 ...

证券研究报告 | 行业专题 | 基础化工 量增价跌，Q3 盈利分化 ——基础化工行业 2025Q3 业绩前瞻 投资要点 ❑ 行业整体：量增价跌，Q3 整体盈利下行 根据国家统计局数据，2025 年前 8 月化学原料与制品行业实现营收 5.95 万亿元， 累计同比增长 0.9%，年初至今增速持续回落；实现利润总额 2461 亿元，累计同 比下滑 5.5%；利润率 4.14%，较 24 年同期下降 0.35 个百分点，降至历史低位； 存货 1.02 万亿，同比增长 2.2%，其中产成品存货 0.47 万亿，同比增长 5.1%。地 产下行内需弱复苏，关税冲击外需，化工品量增价跌。截至 25 年 9 月 30 日，中 国化工产品价格指数（CCPI）3958 点，较年初跌 8.1%，同比跌 10%。2025 年 8 月化学原料及制品、化纤、橡胶及塑料 PPI 当月同比分别-5.7%、-9.3%、-2.6%。 行业景气持续下行，投资增速放缓。2025 年 8 月化学原料及制品、化纤固定资产 投资增速分别为-5.2%和 9.3%。 ❑ 化工产品：整体承压，结构分化 产能过剩整体承压下不同子行业分化明显。价格表现好的子行业主 ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The packaging paper prices are steadily increasing, supported by strong seasonal demand and effective price transmission from leading companies like Nine Dragons and Shanying [4] - The price of pulp is stabilizing, with domestic bleached softwood pulp priced at 5725 CNY/ton and bleached hardwood pulp slightly increasing to 4232.5 CNY/ton, indicating a trend towards a balanced supply-demand relationship [4] - The industry is accelerating its transformation towards high-end, green, and intensive development, as evidenced by significant projects like the 280,000-ton specialty paper project by Jindong Paper [4][26] - The valuation of the paper sector remains low historically, with strong cash flow and high certainty in mid-term performance, suggesting potential for valuation recovery [4] Summary by Sections Industry News - The recent price increases in raw paper are a response to rising costs, with many paperboard manufacturers issuing price hikes of 3%-4% [6] - Leading companies in the packaging paper sector have initiated multiple price increases since August, driven by high raw material costs [7] High-Frequency Data - The average pulp futures inventory has decreased to 239,900 tons, indicating a tightening supply [8] - The average closing price for pulp futures is 4999.2 CNY/ton, reflecting a slight increase [9] Company Events and Announcements - Nine Dragons Paper reported a 135.4% year-on-year increase in net profit for the fiscal year 2025, reaching 1.767 billion CNY, with significant growth in sales volume and revenue [27] - Jindong Paper's specialty paper project has reached a construction milestone, emphasizing the company's commitment to market transformation and green development [26] Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the packaging paper sector that are benefiting from seasonal demand and price increases, while also considering companies with clear growth paths and resilience to economic cycles in specialty and consumer paper segments [29]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the basic chemical industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by more than 10% in the next six months [33]. Core Insights - The basic chemical index fell by 2.1% in the last two weeks, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.1 percentage points, ranking 18th among 31 Shenwan industries. Year-to-date, the index has risen by 22.4%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.7 percentage points, ranking 11th [7][14]. - Among the sub-sectors, three saw gains: plastics up 3.2%, non-metallic materials up 2.5%, and rubber up 0.5%. Conversely, four sub-sectors declined: agricultural chemicals down 5.0%, chemical raw materials down 3.5%, chemical products down 2.3%, and chemical fibers down 2.0% [16]. - The report highlights significant stock movements, with 89 out of 402 listed companies in the index seeing price increases, led by Kaimete Gas, Shuangwei New Materials, and Huasoft Technology, which rose by 68.9%, 65.2%, and 62.1% respectively. In contrast, 312 companies experienced declines, with Jinpu Titanium, Jianbang Co., and Huilong New Materials dropping by 21.2%, 16.8%, and 15.2% respectively [18][19]. Summary by Sections Market Review - As of September 25, the basic chemical index has shown a mixed performance, with a year-to-date increase of 22.4% and a recent decline of 2.1% [14][16]. Chemical Product Price Trends - Recent price changes include increases in synthetic ammonia (+2.95%), hydrochloric acid (+2.38%), DMF (+1.94%), refrigerant R32 (+0.81%), and TDI (+0.23%). Conversely, polyethylene (-0.33%) and urea (-1.49%) saw price declines [21][22]. Key Industry News - The International Energy Agency's report indicates strong growth in low-emission hydrogen projects expected by 2030, despite challenges. Additionally, Namibia has launched Africa's first fully integrated green hydrogen facility, setting a new benchmark for clean energy [28][29]. Industry Outlook - The report anticipates that the refrigerant market will benefit from quota management policies starting in 2024, leading to improved supply-demand dynamics and profitability for companies like Sanmei Co. and Juhua Co. [29][30].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the MDI industry may enter a tight balance state due to potential supply issues in Europe, with Wanhua Chemical being a key beneficiary due to its strong performance and cost advantages [1][2] - European polyurethane companies are facing revenue and profit declines in Q2 2025, with BASF, Covestro, Huntsman, and Dow reporting year-on-year revenue drops of -2%, -8%, -7%, and -7% respectively, and EBITDA declines of -6%, -16%, -44%, and -53% [1] - The global MDI capacity is approximately 11.4 million tons, with Europe accounting for nearly 25%, and the global MDI demand projected at 8.54 million tons in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of around 4% over the past four years [2] Group 2 - Companies are generally lowering their 2025 earnings or Capex guidance, with BASF expecting EBITDA of €7.3-7.7 billion (down from €8-8.4 billion), and Covestro adjusting its EBITDA guidance to €0.7-1.1 billion (previously €1-1.4 billion) [3] - Huntsman has revised its Q3 EBITDA guidance for the polyurethane segment to $3.5-5 million (down from $7.6 million in Q3 2024), while Dow has reduced its 2025 capital expenditure from $3.5 billion to $2.5 billion [3]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [8][75] Core Viewpoints - The real estate development investment in China from January to August reached 6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 12.9%, indicating a significant decline in the sector [3] - The new construction area of residential buildings decreased by 19.5% year-on-year, while the completion area fell by 17.0% [3] - The average price of bulk P.O 42.5 cement nationwide is 344.5 yuan/ton, showing a slight increase of 0.9% week-on-week but a decrease of 9.0% year-on-year [4][14] - The report highlights that the supply-side reform in the building materials sector is expected to reach a turning point, with a recovery in housing purchase willingness due to declining interest rates and supportive policies [6][20] - The report anticipates that the real estate market will stabilize, driven by policies aimed at boosting housing consumption and improving purchasing power [3][6] Summary by Sections High-frequency Data - As of September 19, 2025, the average price of P.O 42.5 cement is 344.5 yuan/ton, with regional prices varying [4][14] - The glass (5.00mm) ex-factory price is 1165.7 yuan/ton, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 3.0% [21][24] Sector Review - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.3%, while the building materials index rose by 0.43% [5][59] - Sub-sectors such as refractory materials and fiberglass manufacturing showed positive growth, while cement manufacturing and glass manufacturing experienced declines [5][59] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main lines for investment: high-quality companies benefiting from stock renovation, undervalued stocks with long-term alpha attributes, and leading cyclical building materials companies [6]

Core Insights - The AI industry is experiencing a significant increase in computing power demand, with China's enterprise-level large model daily token consumption expected to reach 10.2 trillion by the first half of 2025, a 363% increase from the second half of 2024 [1][2] - Huawei has predicted a tenfold increase in total computing power over the next decade, highlighting the transformative potential of AI technologies [5] - Nvidia is pushing upstream suppliers to develop micro-channel water-cooling plates (MLCP) to manage the rising heat generated by AI GPU chips as technology evolves [1][4] Industry Performance - The chemical sector saw a decline, with the Shenwan Chemical Index dropping by 1.33%, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 0.89% [2] - The robotics sector benefited from marginal changes related to Tesla, with companies like Jinfat Technology and Jinghua New Materials performing strongly [2] - Current valuations in the chemical sector remain attractive, with a PB percentile of 30% since 2010 [2] Major Events - Dow Chemical's president highlighted a "multiple crisis" facing the European chemical and petrochemical industry due to weak domestic demand and new overseas capacities [3] - Hualu Hengsheng's environmental impact report for a 300,000 tons/year TDI project has been accepted, with an investment of approximately 46 billion yuan planned for the Jiangling Chemical Park [3] - Shanghai Huayi Energy Chemical announced a permanent shutdown of its Wu Jing base, affecting methanol, acetic acid, hydrogen, and synthesis gas production [4] - The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, indicating a potential for two more cuts within the year, acknowledging risks in the employment sector [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints The report presents the weekly price and profit data of various chemical products, including polyurethane, oil - gas - olefin, and coal - chemical sectors, along with the performance of related listed companies [2]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Foundation Chemical Weekly Data Briefing - **Related Company Performance** - **Stock Price Fluctuations**: From September 19, 2025, the Foundation Chemical Index dropped by 1.3% in the past week, rose by 2.7% in the past month, 17.4% in the past three months, 50.5% in the past year, and 23.4% since the beginning of 2025. Among related companies, Wanhua Chemical fell 3.7% in the past week, Baofeng Energy dropped 3.8%, Satellite Chemical declined 4.1%, Huaxin Chemical rose 0.2%, and New Hope Liuhe fell 3.7% [8]. - **Profit Tracking**: As of September 19, 2025, the total market value of Wanhua Chemical was 204.5 billion yuan, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of 13 billion yuan in 2024, expected to be 13.5 billion yuan in 2025, 16.5 billion yuan in 2026, and 19 billion yuan in 2027. Similar data is provided for other companies [8]. - **Polyurethane Industry Chain** - **Product Prices and Profits**: The average weekly prices of pure MDI, polymer MDI, and TDI were 17,600 yuan/ton, 15,071 yuan/ton, and 13,694 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of - 179 yuan/ton, + 143 yuan/ton, and + 109 yuan/ton. The corresponding gross profits were 4,312 yuan/ton, 2,784 yuan/ton, and 2,558 yuan/ton, with week - on - week changes of - 221 yuan/ton, + 101 yuan/ton, and - 157 yuan/ton [2][8]. - **Oil - Gas - Olefin Industry Chain** - **Raw Material Prices**: The average weekly prices of ethane, propane, steam coal, and naphtha were 1,348 yuan/ton, 4,273 yuan/ton, 503 yuan/ton, and 4,293 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week increases of 46 yuan/ton, 14 yuan/ton, 8 yuan/ton, and 35 yuan/ton [2]. - **Product Prices and Profits**: The average price of polyethylene was 7,704 yuan/ton, down 3 yuan/ton week - on - week. The theoretical profits of ethane cracking, CTO, and naphtha cracking to produce polyethylene were 1,093 yuan/ton, 1,844 yuan/ton, and - 143 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week decreases of 29 yuan/ton, 22 yuan/ton, and 25 yuan/ton. The average price of polypropylene was 6,800 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week. The theoretical profits of PDH, CTO, and naphtha cracking to produce polypropylene were - 335 yuan/ton, 1,442 yuan/ton, and - 369 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week decreases of 5 yuan/ton, 21 yuan/ton, and 25 yuan/ton [2]. - **Coal - Chemical Industry Chain** - **Product Prices and Profits**: The average weekly prices of synthetic ammonia, urea, DMF, and acetic acid were 2,108 yuan/ton, 1,683 yuan/ton, 3,875 yuan/ton, and 2,344 yuan/ton respectively, with week - on - week changes of - 21 yuan/ton, - 24 yuan/ton, - 107 yuan/ton, and + 56 yuan/ton. The corresponding gross profits were 152 yuan/ton, - 4 yuan/ton, - 316 yuan/ton, and 80 yuan/ton, with week - on - week changes of - 27 yuan/ton, - 16 yuan/ton, - 122 yuan/ton, and + 56 yuan/ton [2]. 3.2. Foundation Chemical Weekly Report - **2.1 Foundation Chemical Index Trend** No specific content about the index trend is provided, only the topic is mentioned [12]. - **2.2 Polyurethane Sector** The report shows the price trends of pure benzene, pure MDI, polymer MDI, and TDI, as well as the price and profit data of polymer MDI, TDI, and pure MDI [17][18]. - **2.3 Oil - Gas - Olefin Sector** It presents the price trends of MB ethane, NYMEX natural gas, East China propane, Brent crude oil, domestic steam coal, and naphtha, along with the profitability of different production processes such as ethane cracking to produce polyethylene, PDH to produce polypropylene, etc. [25][26]. - **2.4 Coal - Chemical Sector** The report shows the price trends and profitability of domestic coking coal, coke, synthetic ammonia, methanol, urea, DMF, acetic acid, and other products [42][46].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **Shipping Industry**: The oil shipping sector is benefiting from low new ship supply growth and increasing demand, leading to a supply-demand imbalance and rising freight rates, which doubled in September to $90,000-$100,000 per day, exceeding market expectations, thus boosting stock prices [1][4] - **Aviation Industry**: Recent measures to promote service consumption are favorable for the airline sector, with increased spring and autumn holidays expected to enhance international long-haul demand and capacity utilization, improving overall profitability for airlines [6][7] - **Express Delivery Industry**: YTO Express reported strong second-quarter performance, with a profit decline significantly lower than peers, driven by cost reductions and AI applications in cost control and service quality [10][11] - **Chemical Industry**: The chemical sector is experiencing impacts from anti-involution policies, with increased overseas chemical capacity shutdowns, particularly affecting products like aramid, TDI, and MMA, with expectations for a recovery in the second half of 2026 [20][21][23] Core Insights and Arguments - **Shipping Market Dynamics**: The increase in shipping rates is attributed to slow new ship construction and steady demand growth, compounded by stricter sanctions on non-compliant oil transport, which has shifted demand back to compliant markets [2] - **Stock Selection in Shipping**: Holding shipping positions is deemed more important than stock selection; however, Hainan Port and China Merchants Energy are recommended due to their favorable valuations and strong fundamentals [5] - **Airline Demand Drivers**: The addition of spring and autumn holidays is expected to significantly boost airline demand, as these seasons are attractive for family travel, thus enhancing the industry's fundamentals [8][9] - **YTO Express's Competitive Edge**: YTO's resilience in profitability amidst fierce competition is highlighted, with a notable reduction in single-ticket costs and a strong market share growth [10][11] - **Nuway's Market Position**: Nuway's initial coverage report gives a buy rating with a target price of 47 RMB, supported by strong order growth and expansion into high-end products and overseas markets [13][14] Additional Important Insights - **LNG Market Growth**: The global LNG supply is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, driven by new capacity primarily from the US and the Middle East, which will increase demand for valves, benefiting Nuway [14][15] - **Nuclear Power Sector**: The development of the nuclear power industry is projected to be a long-term growth driver for Nuway, with significant capacity additions expected by 2050 [16] - **Chemical Industry Profitability**: The profitability of the Chinese chemical sector is currently under pressure but is expected to improve by the second half of 2026 due to supply-demand balance improvements [23][28] - **Market Sentiment on Chemical Sector**: Despite skepticism regarding the effectiveness of anti-involution policies, the chemical industry maintains a high operating rate, which could support stock prices if supply-side policies are enforced [28] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call records, providing insights into various industries and their respective dynamics, opportunities, and challenges.

Summary of Global Chemicals Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the **Global Chemicals** industry, particularly the impact of China's anti-involution measures and global supply-demand dynamics in the chemical sector [1][3][10]. Key Themes and Insights 1. **Global Supply Growth Projections**: - The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for global supply from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be lower than from 2020 to 2024, with estimates of **3.1%** in a bear case (no Chinese closures) and **2.0%** in a bull case (all capacities over 20 years old closed) [1][21][52]. - The previous CAGR from 2020 to 2024 was **3.9%**, indicating a more disciplined supply growth moving forward [21][52]. 2. **Impact of China's Anti-Involution Measures**: - China's government is focusing on closing older capacities (over 20 years) to address oversupply issues in the refining and chemical markets [10][12]. - The anticipated recovery in the chemical sector is expected to be more meaningful from **mid-2026** onwards, contingent on the execution of these measures [13][23]. 3. **Investor Interest Reignited**: - The potential for anti-involution measures in China, combined with overseas chemical players closing plants due to high production costs, has rekindled investor interest in the chemical sector [3][10]. 4. **Product-Specific Capacity Growth**: - Capacity CAGRs for major products typically range from **1.0% to 6.4%** (without Chinese closures) and **0.8% to 4.0%** (with closures) [8][54]. - Specific products like ethylene and polyethylene are expected to see significant capacity additions in the upcoming years [65]. 5. **Profitability Trends**: - Major A-share chemical stocks have rallied approximately **10%** since the announcement of anti-involution measures on **July 18, 2025** [17]. - Despite a decline in profitability for major A-share companies in the first half of 2025, a seasonal recovery is expected in the second half [19][20]. Stock Recommendations - **China**: - Upgrade for **Wanhua** to Overweight (OW) with a price target of **Rmb80** due to expected benefits from volume growth and product spread expansion [25]. - Upgrade for **Rongsheng** to Equal-weight (EW) with a price target of **Rmb10.6**, anticipating quarterly earnings improvement [26]. - **Europe**: - Top pick is **Akzo**, with additional recommendations for **Syensqo**, **BASF**, and **AKE** [27][28]. - **India and Southeast Asia**: - Favorable outlook for **PTTGC** and **Petronas Chemicals** due to potential upside from China's anti-involution efforts [31]. Risks and Challenges - Potential risks include ineffective supply-side reforms, worsening demand due to trade tensions, and unfavorable inventory cycles [33]. Conclusion - The global chemicals industry is poised for a more disciplined growth phase, influenced by China's anti-involution measures and external market dynamics. The focus on closing older capacities and the potential for improved profitability in the coming years present both opportunities and risks for investors in this sector [1][10][20].