Core Viewpoint - The battery-grade manganese market is expected to continue its rapid growth, with a projected shipment volume of 57,000 tons in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 54% [1]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Traditional manganese-based materials, particularly lithium manganese oxide, remain the largest application area, accounting for over 80% of the market in the first half of 2025. However, the share of new manganese-based cathode materials, such as lithium manganese iron phosphate, is increasing significantly [3]. - The new manganese-based cathode materials are anticipated to become the largest application market for battery-grade manganese as technologies like lithium iron phosphate and high-voltage nickel manganese oxide scale up in the near future [4]. Group 2: Production Processes - There are currently three main production processes for battery-grade manganese: metal manganese, manganese sulfate, and recycling methods. The metal manganese process holds the highest market share, with leading companies including Zhonggang Tianyuan. The manganese sulfate process ranks second, represented by Huicheng New Materials, while the recycling method is led by Shidai Zhongneng. Compared to 2024, the market share of the metal manganese process has decreased in the first half of 2025, while the shares of manganese sulfate and recycling methods have increased [6]. Group 3: Industry Concentration - The battery-grade manganese industry has a high concentration, with leading companies such as Zhonggang Tianyuan, Huicheng New Materials, Hunan Shuangfu, Zhongzhe New Materials, and Guangxi Manganese Hua collectively holding an 80% market share in the first half of 2025 [8]. Group 4: Future Outlook - With breakthroughs in manganese-based cathode material technology, the penetration rate of manganese materials is expected to continue increasing. Coupled with the inherent advantages of low cost and long cycle life of manganese materials, the shipment volume is projected to maintain high growth [10].