[SMM Analysis] The market enters the traditional off-season, with a slight decline in manganese dioxide production in June

Published: Jul 1, 2025 09:00

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In June 2025, the production of electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) declined MoM. Among them, the production of carbon-zinc and alkaline-manganese dioxide slightly contracted, primarily due to the off-season in the market in June, with fewer new orders, and most enterprises only maintaining their original procurement volumes...

In June 2025, the production of EMD dropped slightly MoM.

Among this, the production of carbon-zinc and alkaline-manganese dioxide contracted slightly, primarily due to the off-season in June, with fewer new orders. Most enterprises only maintained their original procurement volumes. Coupled with a slight drop in prices, enterprises' production schedules were affected and reduced. The production cuts for lithium-manganese dioxide were particularly pronounced, mainly due to fierce competition in the downstream LMO market. Most enterprises switched to using the more cost-effective Mn3O4, leading to a decrease in demand for manganese dioxide and a reduction in enterprises' production enthusiasm.

It is expected that by July 2025, the primary battery market may recover, driving an increase in the production schedules for carbon-zinc and alkaline-manganese dioxide. Therefore, the total production of manganese dioxide is expected to show an upward trend in July.

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