SMM Launches Weekly Inventory and Inventory Cycle Index of Ternary Cathode Precursor to Help Industry Chain Accurately Grasp Market Dynamics

The analysis of the price trend of ternary cathode precursors always hinges on precise monitoring of inventory levels. To further enhance industry transparency and assist enterprises in the industry chain to optimize their decision-making, the SMM New Energy Team, based on long-term data accumulation and industry insights, has officially launched two new indicators: the weekly inventory of ternary cathode precursors and the inventory cycle index of ternary cathode precursors. These indicators provide real-time and comprehensive inventory dynamic monitoring tools for the market.

I. Scientific Calculation Methodology

1. Weekly Inventory of Ternary Cathode Precursors (Precursor Plant Segment)

• Calculation of Enterprise Weekly Inventory:

Weekly inventory of precursor plant A = (Monthly production of the enterprise / Number of natural days in the month) × Current days of inventories

• Calculation of Industry Weekly Inventory:

Industry weekly inventory = ∑(Weekly inventory of each precursor plant)

2. Inventory Cycle Index of Ternary Cathode Precursors (Precursor Plant Segment)

• Calculation of Enterprise Weekly Inventory:

Weekly inventory of precursor plant A = (Monthly production of the enterprise / Number of natural days in the month) × Current days of inventories

• Calculation of Industry Weekly Inventory:

Industry weekly inventory = ∑(Weekly inventory of each precursor plant)

II. Core Application Value

• For Precursor Producers: By monitoring the industry's average inventory levels, they can promptly adjust production rhythms and sales strategies to avoid the risk of inventory backlogs.
• For Cathode Material Plants: They can accurately grasp the timing of raw material procurement, optimize inventory management, reduce capital occupation costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

III. Release Schedule

SMM will update the weekly inventory and inventory cycle index data of ternary cathode precursors at 16:00 every Friday afternoon, ensuring that industry users can obtain the latest market dynamics in a timely manner.

Future Plans: This release focuses on inventory data from the precursor plant segment. In the future, inventory indicators for ternary cathode precursors from the cathode plant segment will also be introduced to further improve the industry chain database.

For more details or data service inquiries, please contact the SMM New Energy Team.