Core Insights - Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) is the most commercially developed and widely used lithium salt, accounting for 12%-14% of electrolyte mass but contributing nearly half of the cost [1] - The electrolyte, while only comprising 10%-15% of the total battery cost, is essential for lithium ion flow, likened to "blood" in the battery [1] Company Summaries Chengxing Co., Ltd. - Chengxing Co., Ltd. is a fine phosphorus chemical enterprise with a high degree of refinement, diverse product types, and mature technology, listed on June 27, 1997 [1] - The company’s product line includes phosphorus ore, phosphoric acid, phosphates, and yellow phosphorus, widely used in daily chemicals and electronics [1] - In 2024, Chengxing achieved total revenue of 3.356 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.22%, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7% [3] Shida Shenghua - Shida Shenghua, listed on May 29, 2015, focuses on carbonate solvents, lithium salts, additives, and silicon-based anode materials for lithium batteries [5] - The company’s products are used in chemical products, new energy vehicles, fluorine chemicals, and lithium batteries [5] - In 2024, Shida Shenghua reported total revenue of 5.547 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.56%, with a five-year CAGR of 5.51% [9] Shenzhen New Star - Shenzhen New Star is the only manufacturer in the industry with a complete industrial chain for aluminum grain refiners and has produced 5,800 tons/year of lithium hexafluorophosphate [8] - The company, listed on August 7, 2017, has a product line that includes aluminum grain refiners and lithium battery materials [10] - In 2024, Shenzhen New Star achieved total revenue of 2.563 billion, a year-on-year increase of 62.32%, with a five-year CAGR of 26.98% [12] Lianhua Technology - Lianhua Technology, listed on June 19, 2008, produces pharmaceutical and agricultural intermediates, primarily sold to the US, Europe, and Japan [13] - The company’s product line includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and pharmaceutical intermediates [15] - In 2024, Lianhua reported total revenue of 5.677 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 11.88%, with a five-year CAGR of 4.38% [17] Yongtai Technology - Yongtai Technology, listed on December 22, 2009, is a leader in fluorobenzene fine chemicals and a producer of lithium hexafluorophosphate [19] - The company’s products are used in industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical research, and agriculture [19] - In 2024, Yongtai reported total revenue of 4.589 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.18%, with a five-year CAGR of 7.39% [21] Duofu Du - Duofu Du ranks among the top two globally in lithium hexafluorophosphate market share and is the first domestic company to commercialize sodium hexafluorophosphate [23] - The company, listed on May 18, 2010, focuses on high-performance inorganic fluorides and electronic chemicals [23] - In 2024, Duofu Du achieved total revenue of 8.207 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 31.25%, with a five-year CAGR of 17.92% [25] Tianci Materials - Tianci Materials is a global leader in electrolytes and ranks among the top two in lithium hexafluorophosphate market share [27] - The company, listed on January 23, 2014, specializes in fine chemical new materials [27] - In 2024, Tianci reported total revenue of 12.518 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 18.74%, with a five-year CAGR of 32.03% [29] Tianji Co., Ltd. - Tianji Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and production of lithium hexafluorophosphate and new lithium salts, listed on May 28, 2015 [31] - The company’s product line includes various lithium salts and fluorinated salts, widely used in new energy vehicles and consumer electronics [31] - In 2024, Tianji reported total revenue of 2.055 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.32%, with a five-year CAGR of 28.96% [35]