Huatai Securities predicts a new boom cycle for bulk chemicals in the latter half of 2026, driven by both supply and demand factors. Recent strong export data is attributed to production disruptions in the Middle East and the cancellation of some export tax rebates, leading to a rush to export. As global inventories decrease and downstream industries become more accepting of higher costs due to ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockades, a worldwide restocking effort is anticipated, which should sustain robust growth in China's chemical exports. The report also notes that supply chain disruptions in regions like Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe are benefiting China's chemical industry, which has advantages in coal chemical stability and diverse energy import sources, potentially increasing its global market share. AI
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