鑫椤锂电·2025-08-28 07:55Industry Highlights - In July, China's power battery installation volume reached 55.9 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 34.3%, but a month-on-month decrease of 4.0% [1] - Cumulative power battery installation from January to July was 355.4 GWh, with a year-on-year growth of 45.1% [1] - Lithium-ion battery exports from January to July exceeded $41.1 billion, with July alone hitting a record high of $7.05 billion, a year-on-year increase of 31.66% [2] Company Developments - BYD announced plans to build an assembly plant in Malaysia, expected to start production in 2026, following strong global sales performance [3] - Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group's 250,000-ton lithium iron phosphate cathode material project is set to begin production in September 2025, aiming to become a major player in the new energy materials sector [4] Lithium Battery Material Market - Domestic lithium carbonate prices have slightly decreased, while the futures market remains volatile [7] - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate is currently between 77,500-79,500 yuan per ton [8] - The price of ternary materials has also seen a slight decline, with the 5-series single crystal type priced at 127,000-133,000 yuan per ton [9] - Phosphate lithium prices remain stable, with the price for power-type phosphate lithium at 33,600-35,000 yuan per ton [10] Battery Demand and Sales - The domestic lithium battery market is experiencing good operating conditions, with major battery manufacturers expecting monthly orders to exceed 70 GWh [14] - In the last week, passenger car sales reached 470,000 units, with new energy vehicle sales at 264,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.23% [16] - The price of energy storage battery cells remains stable, influenced by recent project bidding and temporary production capacity constraints [17]