21世纪经济报道·2025-12-02 14:42Core Viewpoint - The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) industry is experiencing a collective price increase, driven by rising raw material costs and expanding market demand, leading to a significant uptick in stock prices of key companies in the sector [1][2]. Group 1: Price Increase Dynamics - Major companies in the LFP sector have issued price increase notifications to clients, with one leading firm announcing a processing fee increase of 3,000 yuan/ton starting January 1, 2026 [1]. - The China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association has published a cost study indicating that the average cost of LFP for the first nine months of 2025 will range from 15,714.8 yuan/ton to 16,439.3 yuan/ton, urging companies to adhere to this cost as a pricing reference [2]. - Market data shows a clear upward trend in prices, with the price of power-type LFP reaching 39,485 yuan/ton and mid-to-high-end energy storage LFP averaging 37,930 yuan/ton as of December 1, reflecting an increase of 154 yuan/ton from the previous trading day [2]. Group 2: Industry Response and Outlook - Companies are responding positively to the industry's pricing norms, with Wanrun New Energy indicating that adhering to the cost pricing guidelines will improve operational quality and profitability [2]. - Hunan Youneng has highlighted two main reasons for the price increase: a supply-demand imbalance, particularly for new products, and rising raw material costs, with successful negotiations for price increases already underway [2]. - Despite current losses, companies like Longpan Technology remain optimistic about the long-term prospects of the LFP industry, citing strong demand growth as a key factor for recovery [3].