智通财经网·2025-11-21 07:33Core Viewpoint - The strong demand for lithium batteries is expected to sustain the price increase of PVDF, with projected demand for lithium-grade PVDF in China reaching approximately 78,700 tons in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 65.4% [1][2]. Industry Status - As of November 20, the mainstream market price of PVDF has risen from 49,000 CNY/ton at the beginning of November to 52,000 CNY/ton [1]. - The average market prices for PVDF used in lithium iron phosphate, ternary batteries, and membrane coating are reported at 60,000 CNY/ton, 119,500 CNY/ton, and 182,000 CNY/ton respectively, showing increases from mid-year lows [1][2]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The downstream applications of PVDF primarily include lithium batteries, photovoltaics, coatings, and water films. In the first ten months of 2025, the total installed capacity for lithium iron phosphate batteries in China is 1,240 GWh, and for ternary batteries, it is 265 GWh [2]. - Assuming production remains stable in November and December, the estimated demand for lithium-grade PVDF could reach 78,700 tons in 2025, with a potential increase to 110,000 tons in 2026 if the growth rate in battery production continues [2]. Production Capacity Insights - The current effective production capacity of the PVDF industry is approximately 180,000 tons, with nominal new capacity reaching 157,000 tons. However, the actual new capacity may be lower than expected due to high barriers to entry in the supply chain [3]. - The supply chain for lithium-grade PVDF is concentrated among a few key players, including companies like Dongyue Group, Haohua Technology, and Juhua Co., Ltd. The actual supply increase may be significantly lower than anticipated due to the concentration of new effective capacity among existing suppliers [3].