Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-01-30 11:41Core Insights - The lithium battery core material shipment volume is expected to achieve year-on-year growth by 2025, with a clear concentration of leading companies in the industry [2] - The lithium material industry is entering a new phase of value competition by 2026, with a focus on technological innovation and supply chain resilience [7] Positive Electrode Materials - Lithium Iron Phosphate - In 2025, China's lithium iron phosphate positive electrode material shipment volume reached 3.944 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 62.5%, accounting for 79.1% of the total positive electrode material shipment volume [3] - The top ten companies in this segment include Hunan YN, Wanrun Energy, and Defang Nano, with Hunan YN leading with over 1 million tons and a market share of approximately 29.8%-30% [3] Positive Electrode Materials - NCM - In 2025, China's NCM material shipment volume reached 786,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 22.2% [4] - The leading companies in this segment are Nantong Ruixiang, Tianjin Bamo, and Rongzhi Technology, with Nantong Ruixiang achieving nearly 200,000 tons in shipments [4] Negative Electrode Materials - In 2025, China's negative electrode material shipment volume reached 2.922 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 38.1% [5] - The top three companies, including Better Energy, Shanghai Shanshan, and Zhongke Xingcheng, collectively hold a market share of 50.9% [5] Electrolytes - In 2025, global lithium-ion battery electrolyte shipment volume grew by 44.5% to 2.402 million tons, with China's actual shipment volume reaching 2.235 million tons, accounting for 93.05% of the global market [6] - The leading companies in this segment include Tianci Materials and BYD, with Tianci Materials achieving a shipment volume of 720,000 tons and a market share of 32.2% [6] Separators - In 2025, China's lithium-ion battery separator total shipment volume reached 32.85 billion square meters, a year-on-year increase of 44.4% [7] - The top companies in this segment include Shanghai Enjie and Hebei Jinli, with Shanghai Enjie achieving nearly 10 billion square meters in shipments and a market share exceeding 30% [7] Industry Outlook for 2026 - By 2026, global lithium-ion battery shipment volume is expected to reach 3,016.3 GWh, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 30% [7] - The industry is anticipated to see intensified competition among leading companies and accelerated exit of weaker players, driven by the expansion of the energy storage market and growth in new energy vehicle exports [7]