Liuguo Chemical(SH:600470) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-07 16:11Core Viewpoint - The supplementary legal opinion from Anhui Tianhe Law Office confirms the necessity and feasibility of Anhui Liuguo Chemical Co., Ltd.'s project to issue stocks to specific targets for the construction of a 280,000 tons/year battery-grade refined phosphoric acid project, which is essential for meeting the growing demand in the new energy sector [1][4][9]. Group 1: Project Necessity and Market Demand - The project aims to produce battery-grade refined phosphoric acid and high-end flame retardants, addressing the declining gross profit margin of phosphoric acid products [4][9]. - The demand for battery-grade refined phosphoric acid is expected to grow significantly, with projections indicating a total global demand of 677.82 million tons by 2030, driven by the increasing production of lithium iron phosphate batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage [8][9][12]. - The project is anticipated to meet approximately 4.13% of the projected market demand for battery-grade refined phosphoric acid, indicating a solid market foundation for capacity absorption [8][9]. Group 2: Industry Trends and Competitive Landscape - The global lithium iron phosphate battery production capacity is primarily concentrated in China, with limited overseas capacity, creating a favorable market environment for domestic producers [8][9]. - The refined phosphoric acid industry is characterized by high technical barriers and a limited number of players, with major companies actively expanding their production capacities to maintain competitive advantages [20][24]. - The market for high-end flame retardants, derived from refined phosphoric acid, is also expected to grow, further supporting the project's viability [18][24]. Group 3: Raw Material Supply and Pricing Trends - Phosphate rock, a critical raw material for refined phosphoric acid production, is becoming increasingly scarce due to environmental regulations and resource depletion, which may impact future supply [13][19][22]. - The market price for refined phosphoric acid has shown an upward trend due to the robust demand from the new energy sector, with prices stabilizing around 7,050 yuan/ton as of April 2025, reflecting a 5.49% increase since the beginning of the year [17][19]. - The price of high-end flame retardants has also been on the rise, supported by the growing demand in both the new energy and agricultural sectors [18][19].