Industry Overview - Photovoltaic silver powder is a crucial component of silver paste, accounting for over 74% of its cost, and its quality directly affects the resistance of electrode materials and the photoelectric efficiency [1][4] - The silver powder market in China is projected to grow from 10.4 billion yuan in 2020 to 38.7 billion yuan in 2024, with expectations to exceed 50 billion yuan by 2025 [1][8] Global Market - The global photovoltaic silver powder market is expected to grow from 12.6 billion yuan in 2020 to 41.9 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 36.93%, with a forecast of reaching 57 billion yuan by 2025 [6] Domestic Market - The domestic market is experiencing accelerated growth due to the increasing demand for silver paste driven by the transition from P-type to N-type batteries, which has led to higher silver paste consumption [8][19] - The average price of photovoltaic silver powder in China rose from 4,700 yuan per kilogram in 2020 to 6,500 yuan per kilogram in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4% [12] Competitive Landscape - The global market for photovoltaic silver powder is relatively concentrated, with fewer than 20 manufacturers, including dominant players like Japan's DOWA and America's AMES [14] - Domestic companies such as Suzhou Simit, Ningbo Jinxin, and Shandong Jianbang are increasing their market share and improving product quality, gradually breaking the monopoly of foreign firms [14][19] Development Trends 1. **Accelerated Localization**: The domestic photovoltaic silver powder industry is rapidly advancing in localization, with production increasing from 0.3 thousand tons in 2020 to 5.1 thousand tons in 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 103.1% [19] 2. **Technological Advancements**: The demand for low-temperature silver powder is rising due to technological advancements, particularly for HJT batteries, which are becoming mainstream [20] 3. **Growing Market Demand**: The global demand for renewable energy is driving the expansion of the photovoltaic silver powder market, with projections for the Chinese market to reach 52.9 billion yuan in 2025 and potentially exceed 102.9 billion yuan by 2029 [21]