Core Insights - In the first half of 2024, global power battery installations reached 504.5 GWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 37.3%, with a growth rate rebound of 15 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1][3] Group 1: Market Share and Performance - Chinese companies dominated the top ten global power battery manufacturers, occupying six positions and achieving a total market share of 68.9%, an increase of 4 percentage points year-on-year, setting a historical high [3] - CATL maintained its position as the global leader with an installation volume of 190.9 GWh, holding a market share of 37.9%, which is a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [3] - BYD followed with an installation volume of 89.8 GWh and a market share of 17.8%, up by 2.4 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Other notable Chinese companies in the top ten include Zhongxin Innovation, Guoxuan High-Tech, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and Honeycomb Energy, with Zhongxin Innovation ranking fourth with a 4.3% market share [3] Group 2: Export and Global Positioning - In the first half of the year, China's lithium-ion battery export value reached $34.102 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25.14%, with Germany surpassing the U.S. as the largest export destination [4] - Chinese power battery companies' competitive edge is attributed to continuous technological innovation and deepening global layouts, such as CATL's factory in Germany and BYD's surge in European sales [4] - In contrast, South Korean battery companies like LG Energy, SK On, and Samsung SDI experienced a slowdown in growth, with market shares declining year-on-year, and Samsung SDI even reporting negative growth in installation volume [4]
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