从反内卷到“锁单保供”，六氟磷酸锂价格连续跳涨，供需失衡何时能缓解？

Group 1 - The lithium battery materials industry is experiencing a trend of "locking orders for supply" as leading battery manufacturers sign contracts with lithium material suppliers to secure supply amidst increasing competition for existing capacity [1] - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate, a key solvent for electrolytes, has been rising due to rapid demand growth and insufficient existing capacity, leading to a supply gap [1] - As of October 15, the price of lithium hexafluorophosphate reached an average of 73,000 yuan per ton, marking a daily increase of 2.8% [1] Group 2 - The storage industry is facing a "chip shortage," with demand rising in traditional markets like China, the US, and Europe, as well as emerging markets in the Middle East driven by national energy strategies [2] - The cost of storage systems has decreased by approximately 80% compared to three years ago, with some regions achieving a cost of less than 0.2 yuan per kilowatt-hour, enhancing economic viability and stimulating market demand [2] - A significant contract was signed between Tianqi Materials and Ruipu Lanjun for the procurement of at least 800,000 tons of electrolyte products, highlighting the tight supply of lithium hexafluorophosphate [2] Group 3 - The supply of electrolyte additives, specifically VC (vinylene carbonate), is currently balanced, with effective production capacity at 7,500 tons per month and demand slightly exceeding supply [3] - Major manufacturers are adjusting production rates to maintain a delicate balance in supply and demand, indicating no significant supply shortages for VC [3] - The pricing of VC and FEC (fluoroethylene carbonate) has decreased significantly due to the release of new production capacity in the industry, leading to a shift from supply shortages to oversupply [3]