周期底部，看好涨价和科技材料 - 2025年化工中期策略

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The basic chemical sector is currently at a historical low valuation, with PB percentile below 10%, indicating a favorable configuration for investment opportunities [1][2] - The Chinese chemical industry has become the largest market globally, with a market share of 48%, and is expected to shift towards high-end development and globalization [3][10] Core Insights and Arguments - The investment strategy for the basic chemical sector in mid-2025 focuses on "new trends continuing to strengthen," emphasizing marginal changes, trade connections, and performance realization [2] - The market is particularly attentive to oil prices, with key concerns regarding OPEC's production increase and U.S. shale oil supply, as both factors may impact future production levels [4][19] - The basic chemical sector is under pressure but may have reached a bottom in terms of new capacity, inventory, demand, and valuation, with many sub-sectors showing low PB percentiles [5][18] Sub-sector Performance - In the first half of 2025, promising sub-sectors include platinumene and methomyl, benefiting from favorable supply-demand dynamics without new capacity additions [6][7] - The sweetener market is highlighted for its stable supply-demand structure, with a concentrated supply base enhancing market stability and potential [8] Investment Opportunities - Focus on domestic substitution opportunities in sectors with large market space and high industry barriers, such as lubricant additives, which have a favorable competitive landscape [11] - The tire industry is identified as a key area for overseas expansion, with significant global demand projected for 2024 [12] - Biodiesel presents investment opportunities driven by policy, particularly in regions like the EU, where production capacity is limited [13][14] - The refrigerant industry is expected to benefit from supply-side policy constraints, leading to prolonged price increases [15] Risks and Challenges - The basic chemical sector faces risks including raw material price volatility, trade policy changes, and potential demand pressure, which could delay the clearing of excess capacity [19] - Specific risks include the realization of capacity in sectors like potassium fertilizer, which is characterized by oligopolistic market dynamics [18] Additional Important Insights - The sweetener market's supply structure is concentrated among a few manufacturers, providing stability and potential for growth [8][9] - The compound fertilizer sector is noted for its unique market dynamics, focusing on channel markets rather than just investment construction [16]