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Petroleum Asphalt Weekly Report Summary

Key Market Overview

• Supply: Domestic asphalt production capacity utilization at 30.7% (month-over-month: -2.2%), driven down by shutdowns and switches to residual oil production. Average processing profit of -474.7 yuan/ton (week-over-week: -9.3), reflecting reduced margins.
• Demand: Shipments down by 2.7% week-over-week, with regional variations; weak due to weather impacts and low market enthusiasm, though some recovery expected from weather improvement.

Price and Spread Analysis

• Asphalt prices declining, averaging 3662 yuan/ton, with a price range of 3639-3687 yuan/ton. Major declines in core regions, while Northwest and华北 showed slight rebounds.
• Cracking spreads narrowed as prices softened; recommended position: short BU and long SC, highlighting opportunity in spread trading.

Fundamental Insights

• Demand Trends: Shipment decrease attributed to weaker end-demand, particularly in Eastern routes. Market sentiment bearish, with focus on seasonal demand cyclos.
• Inventory Levels: Sampled factory inventory down by 2.2% week-over-week; overall social inventory trending downward, with timely reductions limiting prices, but low spot buying affecting market dynamics.

Trading Strategy

• Recommendations: Maintain short-term bearish outlook; no strong directional plays advised beyond cracked pair strategies.

Risks

• Factors include geopolitical tensions, potential ore shortfalls, and regional shifts in output patterns.

• End-users should monitor responses to seasonal demand fluctuations and global energy markets.