[SMM Analysis: Lithium Battery Material Supply Declined MoM in February, Overall Market Demand Remained Weak in the Off-Season]
SMM, March 3: In February, SMM's total domestic lithium carbonate production gradually recovered, up 2% MoM and up 97% YoY. Lithium hydroxide production hit a recent low due to the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday and maintenance, with a decline of approximately 4%, but up 15% YoY. Cobalt sulphate production decreased by 5% MoM, but increased by 9% YoY. Co3O4 production slightly declined compared to the previous month but achieved a slight increase YoY. Ternary cathode precursor production fell by 14% MoM and 6% YoY. Ternary cathode material production decreased by 11.6% MoM and 2.0% YoY. Iron phosphate production dropped by 3% MoM but surged by 262% YoY. LFP production decreased by 9.28% MoM but rose by approximately 184% YoY, with the overall operating rate falling to 47%. LCO production continued to decline, down 7% MoM from January.

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