Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent developments in the supply contracts for lithium battery cathode materials, particularly focusing on the partnership between Changsheng Technology and SK On, which is expected to enhance revenue and market position for Changsheng Technology in the high-nickel and medium-nickel cathode materials sector [2]. Group 1: Supply Contracts and Revenue Impact - Changsheng Technology signed a supply contract with SK On to deliver 17,000 tons of various lithium battery cathode materials from 2025 to 2027, with potential additional negotiations for 110,000 tons from 2026 to 2028 [2]. - The revenue impact from this contract is projected to exceed 1.7 billion yuan, based on current prices for high and medium nickel ternary cathode materials [2]. - The partnership is a renewal of previous contracts, with SK On's contribution to Changsheng Technology's revenue decreasing over the past three years, but the new orders are expected to increase this contribution [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics of Cathode Materials - The market share of ternary cathode materials has been pressured by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials, with the installation ratio of ternary batteries to LFP batteries shifting from 4:6 to 2:8 from 2023 to early 2024 [3]. - The slowdown in demand for ternary materials is attributed to a shift in the market towards mid-to-low-end electric vehicles and the growth of the energy storage market, which predominantly uses LFP materials [3]. - Despite the slowdown, ternary cathode materials maintain a stronger price position compared to LFP materials due to higher technical barriers and a more diversified international customer base [3]. Group 3: Future Growth Potential - The future growth of ternary cathode materials largely depends on the expansion of downstream applications, particularly in high-energy density and high-performance sectors such as VR/AR devices, humanoid robots, and aerospace applications [5]. - Emerging battery technologies, including solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries, are favoring high-nickel ternary materials, indicating potential growth in these new applications [5]. - Although these applications are still in the developmental stage, their maturation and market adoption could lead to increased demand for ternary cathode materials [5].

3月3日，当升科技公告显示，其 与SK On于2月28日在江苏常州签订了相关协议，SK On预计 在2025年至2027年向当升科技采购1.7万吨高镍及中镍等多型号锂电正极材料， 具体订单情况 以后续实际执行情况为准。 SK On是全球动力电池头部企业，起点研究院（SPIR）数据显示，2024年其动力电池出货量排 名全球第五，目前主要配套现代、赛德斯-奔驰、福特和大众等车企。 市场分析，SK On本次签下三元材料供货协议，或暗示了终端市场需求回暖以及固态电池等新 技术产业化的提速。 01 长期订单总量或达13万吨 协议显示，当升科技本次与SK On的合作，涉及两个部分。 磷酸铁锂强攻之下，高镍三元正极材料有望率先"突围"。 近日，高镍材料代表企业当升科技（300073）宣布拿下全球电池巨头订单，双方已签订框架性 供货协议。 一是在2025年-2027年SK On向当升科技采购17000吨锂电正极材料，具 体数量以双方每月签订的采购订单为准。 二是，双方就2026年-2028年非约束性额外供销11万吨左右锂电正极材料产品合作事宜将进行 后续协商与确定。 合计来看， 2025-2028年，当升科技或将为SK On ...