LFP Prices Continued to Decline in Early February [SMM Analysis]

Published: Feb 13, 2025 19:32

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【LFP Prices Continued to Decline in Early February】This week, LFP market prices continued the downward trend from last week, mainly influenced by the ongoing drop in lithium carbonate prices, with an overall price reduction of about 200 yuan/mt. Lithium carbonate prices showed a significant downward trend this week, decreasing by approximately 850 yuan/mt. Processing fees remained unchanged since the last adjustment. Regarding lithium carbonate discount agreements, some material manufacturers and downstream battery cell manufacturers signed long-term agreements that maintained the low discount levels of 2024. The profitability of material manufacturers is expected to remain unfavorable.

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SMM, February 13—This week, the LFP market price continued the downward trend from last week, mainly influenced by the ongoing decline in lithium carbonate prices, with an overall price drop of about 200 yuan/mt. Lithium carbonate prices showed a significant downward trend this week, decreasing by approximately 850 yuan/mt. Processing fees remained unchanged after the last adjustment. Regarding lithium carbonate discounts, some material manufacturers and downstream battery cell manufacturers signed long-term agreements that continued the low discount levels of 2024, leading to an expected unfavorable profitability for material manufacturers. Supply side, the overall operating conditions of LFP material manufacturers were relatively stable in early February. Some small and medium-sized LFP manufacturers resumed production after the Lantern Festival holiday, while leading material manufacturers maintained stable production, with no significant changes in the overall market. However, demand side, downstream battery cell manufacturers slightly reduced their procurement volume for February, causing minor adjustments in some supply chain structures. Overall inventory for February is expected to increase.

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