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2025-07-28 01:42
Summary of Antimony and Tin Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The antimony price has historically fluctuated due to supply and demand factors, with significant price increases observed from 2008 to 2010 due to environmental policies and mine restructuring, and again from 2020 onwards driven by photovoltaic demand and global supply tightness [1][3] - Antimony prices surged by 89% from early 2024 to September, primarily due to the suspension of operations at Hunan Gold's Xinglong Mining, export disruptions from Russia, and a 25% increase in China's photovoltaic installations [1][4] - Tin resources are scarce, with a static reserve-to-production ratio of only 20 years, lower than copper and aluminum [1][7] - Global tin production has decreased significantly since 2011, with China being the main contributor to this decline [1][7] Key Points on Antimony - Antimony is primarily used in flame retardants (40%-50%) and photovoltaic glass (25%-30%) [1][7] - High-end industries such as 5G communication and electric vehicles are expected to drive demand for flame retardants [1][7] - The price of antimony is expected to rise in the short term due to the recovery of exports, with a near-zero export volume in May and June due to anti-smuggling efforts [2][5] - Antimony prices are projected to stabilize before the Spring Festival in 2025, with a significant increase from 140,000 to 240,000 yuan, a rise of 68% driven by photovoltaic demand and reduced imports [5] Price Trends and Market Dynamics - Antimony prices reached a peak of 190,000 yuan due to high demand and supply constraints, but have since corrected due to reduced exports and domestic production cuts in photovoltaic glass [4][5] - The cost of antimony in photovoltaic components is relatively low, accounting for only 0.5% to 1% of the total cost, which limits the overall impact of price fluctuations on photovoltaic modules [9] Future Outlook for Antimony - Huaxi Company is expected to see a 160% increase in production over the next two years, benefiting from the injection of 5G technology and expansion of high-grade mines [11][12] - Hunan Gold's performance in the first half of 2025 was below expectations due to export controls, but a recovery in exports is anticipated to boost performance in the second half [13] Key Points on Tin - The tin industry faces significant supply challenges, with major producing countries being China (48%), Russia (16%), and Tajikistan (20%) [7] - The marginal grade of China's main tin mines has decreased from 1.0%-1.5% to 0.5%, indicating a decline in production capacity [7] - The demand for tin is primarily driven by flame retardants and photovoltaic glass, with high-end industries contributing to growth [7][8] Additional Insights - Antimony's applications in the semiconductor and military sectors present growth opportunities, particularly in fourth-generation semiconductors and military equipment [10] - The market for brominated flame retardants has shown resilience, with ongoing demand despite previous price pressures [8]