SMM Analysis: China's ESS Battery Cell Production Drops 12% MoM in December Due to Domestic Demand Slowdown

Published: Jan 3, 2025 17:17

[SMM Analysis: Domestic Demand Gradually Pulled Back in December, ESS Battery Cell Production Down 12% MoM]

SMM, January 3: In December, China's ESS battery cell production was down 12% MoM, up 229% YoY. As the year-end grid connection period approached domestically, demand for ESS battery cell procurement gradually pulled back. However, overseas...

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