Core Viewpoint - The carbon fiber industry is showing signs of recovery in the first half of the year, with most companies reporting positive revenue growth after a challenging two years due to supply-demand mismatches and weak downstream demand [1]. Industry Overview - The recovery is attributed to technological breakthroughs and the advancement of large and small tow fibers, leading to a more complete industrial chain [1]. - Rapid release of downstream demand, particularly in the high-value aerospace market and the emerging low-altitude economy represented by eVTOL, is driving growth [1]. - Significant demand for carbon fiber in the wind power sector and the electric vehicle industry is also noted, with carbon fiber structural components and carbon-ceramic brake discs gaining traction [1]. Company Performance - **Zhongjian Technology**: Achieved revenue of 464 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 59.46%, and net profit of 208 million yuan, up 99.15% [2]. - **Zhongfu Shenying**: Reported revenue of 922 million yuan, a 25.86% increase, with net profit of 11.93 million yuan. Notable sales growth in small tow products and significant increases in the wind power sector [3]. - **Jilin Chemical Fiber**: Revenue of approximately 2.635 billion yuan, a 48.39% increase, with carbon fiber product revenue soaring by 368.31% [3]. - **Guangwei Composites**: Revenue of 1.201 billion yuan, a 3.87% increase, with a notable 47.95% growth in the new energy sector [4]. - **AVIC High-tech**: Revenue of 2.747 billion yuan, a 7.87% increase, focusing on aerospace new materials and advanced manufacturing technologies [4]. - **Shanghai Petrochemical**: Revenue of 39.5 billion yuan, a 9.17% decrease, but plans to enhance carbon fiber production and expand applications in various sectors [4]. - **Jinggong Technology**: Revenue of 1.061 billion yuan, a 10.31% increase, with a significant portion from carbon fiber equipment [4]. - **Jinbo Co., Ltd.**: Revenue of 411 million yuan, a 19.69% increase, with positive prospects in carbon/ceramic brake discs due to the rapid development of the new energy vehicle sector [4]. - **Boyun New Materials**: Revenue of 396 million yuan, a 30.98% increase, with a significant contribution from aerospace applications [5]. - **Chuangjiang New Materials**: Revenue of 28.803 billion yuan, a 16.05% increase, with net profit of 251 million yuan, driven by effective capacity release and product upgrades [6]. Market Trends - The carbon fiber industry's recovery is supported by the release of application-side demand, with companies like Zhongfu Shenying and Shanghai Petrochemical planning expansions [6]. - The industry is experiencing a phase of technological advancement and application expansion, indicating a clear trend towards recovery and growth [6].