市场快讯：机构持续看好储能需求预期碳酸锂强势上涨

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Upgrade PLS to Overweight, MIN, IGO, LTR to Neutral [1] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The demand for energy storage systems (ESS) will lead the market into a deficit, and short - term and long - term prices are upgraded [1] - In 2026, the supply - demand pattern of battery production will improve, and the potential for price increase will emerge. The explosion of ESS demand and supply disruptions of Chinese lithium mines jointly drive up lithium prices and industry prosperity [7] - Currently, the demand expectation for lithium carbonate is intensifying. With strong reality and strong expectation, the price of lithium carbonate has risen significantly and is expected to remain strong above 90,000 yuan/ton [7] 3. Summaries According to Related Information Information about Lithium Carbonate Demand and Supply in 2025 and 2026 - In 2025, the global demand for lithium carbonate is estimated to be 155 tons, while the supply capacity is over 170 tons, resulting in an excess of about 20 tons and low prices this year [6] - In 2026, the demand for lithium carbonate is expected to grow by 30% to 190 tons, and the supply capacity is estimated to increase by about 25 tons, with a basically balanced supply - demand situation and potential for price increase [6] Information about Lithium Carbonate Price Changes - On November 16, the market's bullish sentiment fermented after the statement of Ganfeng Lithium's chairman, and the price of lithium carbonate exceeded 90,000 yuan/ton, rising to 93,800 yuan/ton with a 7.47% increase [7] - If the demand growth rate of lithium carbonate in 2026 exceeds 30% or even reaches 40%, the price may break through 150,000 yuan/ton or even 200,000 yuan/ton [6] Information about the Market Outlook - The resumption of production at Xiawo will partially ease market tension but is difficult to change the trend of the supply - demand gap [7]