[SMM Analysis] Inventory Levels of ESS Battery Cells Slightly Increased in February, May Decrease with Subsequent Demand Growth

Published: Mar 13, 2025 14:12

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[SMM Analysis: Slight Increase in ESS Battery Cell Inventory Levels in February, Potential Decline with Subsequent Demand Growth] SMM, March 13: As of February 2025, ESS battery inventory increased by approximately 4% MoM, with the inventory-to-sales ratio rising to 1.83 months. Driven by the ESS industry...

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SMM March 13 News:

As of February 2025, ESS battery inventory increased by approximately 4% MoM, with the inventory-to-sales ratio rising to 1.83 months. Affected by the off-season in the ESS industry and the Chinese New Year holiday, the production and sales of ESS battery cells pulled back this month. However, due to low inventory clearance by enterprises at the year-end of 2024, the overall industry inventory remained low. Meanwhile, some producers, with clear subsequent orders, have started stockpiling in advance, leading to a slight increase in inventory levels and the inventory-to-sales ratio this month. Looking ahead, ESS industry inventory is expected to fluctuate within a reasonable range of 1.5-2 months. With the gradual recovery of ESS industry demand at the end of Q1 and the beginning of Q2, ESS battery cell inventory levels may show a downward trend.

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