ENERGY TECHNOLOGY(SZ:002812)2025-11-21 01:20Group 1: Market Trends and Demand - There is a trend of switching from dry-process to wet-process separators in energy storage batteries, with some customers already making this transition [2] - The demand for energy storage batteries remains strong, and the demand for power batteries continues to grow, leading to an overall increase in downstream demand [3] Group 2: Supply and Production Capacity - The new production capacity in the separator industry this year is lower than last year, resulting in reduced effective capacity formation, indicating an improvement in supply [2] - The expansion cycle in the separator industry is long and capital-intensive, making it difficult to increase production amid low profit levels and long recovery periods [3] Group 3: Industry Competition and Pricing - The future competition landscape in the separator industry is expected to see increased concentration, with supply growth primarily coming from leading enterprises due to the lack of confidence and capability among small and medium-sized enterprises [4] - The pricing of separator products is influenced by supply and demand as well as product performance, with expectations for gradual recovery in prices and profit levels as downstream demand continues to rise [5] Group 4: Current Orders and Production Utilization - The company currently has a robust order book and high production utilization, with stable growth in downstream customer demand and orders [6] - The company anticipates further growth in shipment volume in 2025, supported by strong demand in the energy storage sector [6]