锂电需求持续向好，产业链长单及上下游合作显著增加

Industry Dynamics - The solid-state battery industry is accelerating its commercialization, with companies like Dangsheng Technology planning to invest in a 3000-ton solid-state electrolyte production line [2] - A123 Systems has released a polymer solid-state battery with an energy density of 400Wh/kg, while Chery has introduced a polymer solid-state battery with an energy density of 600Wh/kg [2] - Weilan New Energy and Guohai Trade, a subsidiary of Shanlin Group, have signed a procurement agreement for solid-state battery cells worth 4 billion yuan [2] Q3 Lithium Battery Industry Summary - Some energy storage battery companies have increased prices and improved profitability in Q3, with those having fewer long-term contracts showing more significant profit recovery [2] - Consumer battery companies experienced a peak season in Q3, with both volume and profit significantly increasing, positively impacting leading companies due to the ramp-up of steel shell batteries [2] - Some ternary cathode and precursor companies faced steady or declining shipment volumes due to overseas customer delivery schedules and shifts in nickel content [2] - Phosphate iron lithium production and sales are strong, with leading companies seeing improved profitability per ton, while second and third-tier companies are reducing losses [2] - Electrolyte companies have seen a continuous increase in shipments with relatively stable profitability, while negative electrode companies experienced a decline in unit profitability due to raw material price fluctuations [2] - Separator companies are stabilizing their profitability, with leading firms operating at marginal profits [2] November Lithium Battery Production Forecast - Leading companies are facing capacity bottlenecks, resulting in limited month-on-month production increases [3] - Six battery companies are expected to produce 138.6 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 35% and a month-on-month increase of 2% [3] - Six cathode companies are projected to produce 177,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 32% with a slight month-on-month decrease [3] - Four anode companies are expected to produce 155,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 33% and a month-on-month decrease of 2% [3] - Three separator companies are projected to produce 1.89 billion square meters, a year-on-year increase of 44% and a month-on-month increase of 3% [3] - Two electrolyte companies are expected to produce 107,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 41% and a month-on-month increase of 12% [3] US-China Consensus on Lithium Battery Export Controls - On October 30, a consensus was reached between the US and China to suspend lithium battery export controls for one year [3] - The US will pause the implementation of its September 29 export control rules, while China will suspend its October 9 export control measures for one year [3] Domestic New Energy Vehicle Sales Data - In September, domestic new energy vehicle sales reached 1.604 million units, a year-on-year increase of 25% and a month-on-month increase of 15% [4] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles reached 49.7%, a year-on-year increase of 3.9 percentage points [4] - Cumulatively, from January to September, domestic new energy vehicle sales reached 11.228 million units, a year-on-year increase of 35% [4] European and US New Energy Vehicle Sales Data - In September, new energy vehicle sales in nine European countries reached 311,200 units, a year-on-year increase of 34% and a month-on-month increase of 74% [5] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in these countries reached 31.8%, a year-on-year increase of 5.8 percentage points [5] - In September, US new energy vehicle sales reached 192,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 50% and a month-on-month increase of 2% [5] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the US reached 15.3%, a year-on-year increase of 4.4 percentage points [5] Lithium Battery Material and Price Trends - Lithium salt prices are rising, with lithium carbonate priced at 80,600 yuan per ton, an increase of 7,200 yuan per ton compared to two weeks ago [6] - Prices for ternary cathodes, phosphate iron lithium cathodes, lithium hexafluorophosphate, electrolytes, and wet-process separators have increased, while anode prices have slightly decreased [6] - The prices for square ternary power cells, iron lithium power cells, and energy storage cells have increased compared to two weeks ago [6] Investment Recommendations - Companies with low valuations in the lithium battery industry that are expected to benefit from sustained demand include CATL, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and others [7] - Companies leading in low-altitude economy and robotics industry layouts are also recommended [7] - Companies with leading positions in solid-state battery materials, consumer battery companies, and charging pile industry leaders are highlighted for investment [7]