Core Viewpoint - Four lithium iron phosphate companies, Hunan YN, Wanrun New Energy, Defang Nano, and Anda Technology, announced maintenance and production reduction plans, collectively covering about 50% of the market share, with reductions expected to significantly impact the supply-demand balance in January 2026 [1][4][7]. Group 1: Production Reduction Plans - Hunan YN plans maintenance starting January 1, 2026, for one month, expecting a reduction of 15,000 to 35,000 tons in lithium iron phosphate output, with no significant impact on 2026 financial performance [2]. - Wanrun New Energy will reduce production by 5,000 to 20,000 tons starting December 28, 2025, also for one month, with no major impact on operations [2]. - Defang Nano will conduct maintenance from January 1, 2026, for one month, with no significant impact on 2026 financial performance [3]. - Anda Technology will also perform maintenance starting January 1, 2026, reducing output by 3,000 to 5,000 tons, with no major impact on operations [3]. Group 2: Market Impact and Price Negotiations - The collective production reduction is expected to alter the current supply-demand dynamics in the lithium iron phosphate industry [4]. - The timing of the maintenance coincides with negotiations for price increases with downstream battery manufacturers, indicating a strong intention among lithium iron phosphate companies to raise prices [8]. - Industry insiders suggest that the reduction is driven by rising costs of raw materials and ongoing losses, with companies facing pressure to negotiate higher prices [9]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Market Conditions - Despite high operating rates, many lithium iron phosphate companies are still operating at a loss, with average market prices in November at 14,704.8 yuan per ton, while costs ranged from 16,798.2 to 17,216.3 yuan per ton [10][11]. - The gap between selling prices and production costs has widened compared to October, indicating increasing financial pressure on companies [11]. - Third-quarter financial reports show that most lithium iron phosphate companies are in a loss-making state [13].