[SMM Analysis] Demand on the rise, anode material production increased in May

Published: Jun 3, 2025 16:03

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[SMM Analysis: Demand Rises, Anode Material Production Increases in May] SMM, June 3: Cost side, the price of graphitisation tolling services has slightly declined due to weak downstream demand; at the same time, the price of raw material coke is also facing downward pressure, and the anode procurement demand from traditional industries...

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SMM News on June 3:

In May 2025, China's anode material production increased by 3.7% MoM and 21% YoY.

Cost side, the price of graphitisation tolling services declined slightly due to weak downstream demand. Meanwhile, the price of coke, a raw material, also faced downward pressure. The anode procurement demand from traditional industries remained sluggish, and insufficient market demand led to a significant downward trend in coke prices. Demand side, the production of battery cells in May reached 134.3 GWh, up 3% MoM. Amidst the dual benefits of rising downstream demand and slightly decreasing production costs, anode material enterprises seized the opportunity and actively adjusted their production strategies, achieving a MoM increase in production.

Looking ahead to June, the market situation is expected to undergo significant changes. With the implementation of the policy to cancel mandatory energy storage allocation and the fading of the auto show enthusiasm, the market expectations of downstream battery cell enterprises have changed, leading to a corresponding decrease in production schedules. A decline of 0.5% is anticipated. This contraction in demand will directly transmit to the anode material industry, affecting the production enthusiasm of anode enterprises. Based on comprehensive analysis, it is expected that the production schedules of China's anode enterprises will also decline in June, with a potential MoM reduction of 0.7%.

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Rui Ma 021-51595780
Disheng Feng 021-51666714
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Zhicheng Zhou 021-51666711
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