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Core Insights - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate, a key material for electrolytes, has surged to 119,800 yuan/ton as of November 7, marking a 114.31% increase from 55,900 yuan/ton on September 15 [1] - This price increase has led to a rapid rebound in the stock prices of companies in the electrolyte sector, with firms like Tianqi Materials and Huasheng Lithium achieving over 100% gains this year [1] - A significant revaluation of the industry chain is underway due to a reversal in supply and demand dynamics [1] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate has experienced dramatic fluctuations, rising from nearly 600,000 yuan/ton during the peak demand period from 2020 to early 2022, to a low of 54,000 yuan/ton in early 2024, reflecting a drop of over 90% [4][5] - The market began to reverse in the second half of this year, with a rapid price increase of 33.14% in just ten days post the National Day holiday [6][8] - As of October 10, lithium hexafluorophosphate inventory was only 1,500 tons, indicating a low inventory status, with some companies operating at zero inventory [8] - The production of lithium hexafluorophosphate in September was 21,800 tons, a month-on-month increase of 34.14% and a year-on-year increase of 46.29%, but is expected to drop to 20,100 tons in October [8][9] Demand Surge - The demand for lithium hexafluorophosphate is being driven by strong growth in the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, with the penetration rate of electric vehicles in China expected to exceed 35% by the third quarter of 2025 [10] - The energy storage market has seen explosive growth, with global lithium battery storage installations exceeding 170 GWh in the first three quarters of 2025, a 68% year-on-year increase [10] - The demand for electrolytes and lithium hexafluorophosphate has surged, with battery manufacturers and energy storage companies locking in long-term supply contracts to secure resources [12] Industry Restructuring - The price increase of lithium hexafluorophosphate is leading to a restructuring of profits within the industry, benefiting leading companies while smaller firms face cost pressures [16] - As of the end of 2024, global effective production capacity for lithium hexafluorophosphate is projected to be 390,000 tons, with China accounting for 371,000 tons, primarily concentrated among leading firms [18] - The profit margin for lithium hexafluorophosphate has increased significantly, with sample profits reaching 47,372.57 yuan/ton, a 48.36% increase week-on-week [20] Future Outlook - The current price increase is not merely a cyclical rebound but reflects a shift in the new energy industry from scale competition to quality upgrades, driven by market demand and supply-side restructuring [25] - New production capacity for lithium hexafluorophosphate is unlikely to be released on a large scale before mid-2026, while demand for energy storage is expected to grow by 50% [25] - The price stability is projected to remain between 80,000 to 120,000 yuan/ton, significantly above the industry cost line of 50,000 to 60,000 yuan/ton [25]