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Polyester Data Weekly Report Summary

Core Content Overview

This report provides an analysis of the Polyester market, focusing on PX (Para-Xylene), PTA (Petroleum Terephthalate), and MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) in terms of supply and demand dynamics, price trends, and trading strategies. The report highlights the tight supply conditions, strong calendar spreads, and the impact of production cuts and maintenance on market movements.

Main Points

PX (Para-Xylene)

• Supply and Demand: PX supply has been increasing due to restarts at Zhejiang Petrochemical and Liaoyang Petrochemical, with the operating rate rising to 82.1% (+4.1%). Next week, Shenghong Refining & Chemical and CNOOC Huizhou will increase production. South Korean PX units are expected to raise their operating loads.
• Demand: PTA plants have seen a supply reduction, but downstream polyester production cuts have limited the demand impact. Yisheng Dahuas has reduced its contractual supply by 30%, and Dushan Energy is under maintenance.
• Calendar Spread: PX calendar spread has reached new highs, suggesting a strong market. It is recommended to liquidate high positions and wait for a decline to re-enter.
• Valuation: PXN has returned to $280/ton, and the domestic-international spread has widened. PXN spread is strong, with naphtha prices following crude oil declines.
• Imports: PX imports from the Middle East have increased, and South Korea's exports to China were 110,000 tons in early April. Import volumes are expected to slightly increase to 115,000 tons next week.
• Inventory: PX inventory levels are tight, with low port inventories and a tight balance from June to July, increasing the risk of squeeze.

PTA (Petroleum Terephthalate)

• Supply and Demand: PTA supply remains tight, with the operating rate declining to 75.7% (-1.4%). Some plants, such as Nengtou and Formosa, have restarted, while Yisheng Dahuas has extended maintenance and cut supply by 30%.
• Valuation: PTA spot processing fees have surged, reaching a 3-year high for the 9-1 spread. The market is in a high-level sideways oscillation.
• Inventory: PTA social inventory is at 2.2 million tons, with warehouse receipts slightly decreasing. Port inventory is low, increasing the risk of squeeze.
• Industrial Chain: The upstream cost-end and downstream demand are forming a negative feedback loop, limiting PTA's upside potential. It is recommended to take profits at high levels.

MEG (Monoethylene Glycol)

• Valuation and Profit: MEG processing profit has rebounded significantly, especially for coal-based units, but overall supply remains tight.
• Calendar Spread and Basis: The calendar spread and basis remain strong. It is advised to reduce long positions and take profits.
• Supply: Coal-based MEG operating rate has dropped to 57% (-4%), but restarts at Sichuan Zhengda Kai, Qianxi Coal Chemical, and Yulin Chemical are expected to gradually recover supply. Oil-based units have seen some restarts.
• Imports: MEG import volume is expected to slightly increase to 115,000 tons next week.
• Inventory: MEG inventory is low, and the tight balance from June to July is expected to continue, increasing the risk of squeeze.

Key Information

Polyester Segment

• Operating Rate: Overall polyester operating load has dropped to 91.7% (-2.2%), with filament factories reducing production by 24% over two consecutive rounds.
• Inventory: Polyester inventory pressure is increasing due to sluggish sales. Inventory days are high, and the finished goods inventory is declining, benefiting producers.
• Exports: Polyester exports hit a new high, with filament, short fiber, and chip exports showing growth. However, finished goods exports are affected by weaving orders and tariff changes.
• End Users: Weaving and clothing sectors are affected by weaving order performance, with some companies experiencing minimal impact. The weaving segment is more cautious compared to finished goods.

Trading Recommendations

• PX: Exit long positions at high levels; hold long PX short PTA positions.
• PTA: Take profits at high levels; monitor the operating rate and production start-up.
• MEG: Reduce long positions and take profits due to strong calendar spread and basis.
• Polyester: Monitor weaving orders and tariff changes; be cautious with reverse trades on calendar spread and basis.

Summary

The Polyester market is characterized by tight supply, strong calendar spreads, and limited upside due to the interplay of supply increases and demand reductions. PX and PTA show high-level sideways movement, while MEG remains strong with tight supply and high processing profits. The report recommends profit-taking and position liquidation at high levels for all segments, with closely monitored production start-ups and tariff changes for future opportunities.