SMM February 14 News:
This week in the sodium-ion battery market, although the overall trading atmosphere appeared mediocre, subtle dynamics of industry structure changes were unfolding behind the scenes. Influenced by fluctuations in the prices of raw materials such as nickel, manganese, and iron, the cost of layered oxide remained firm, with limited room for reduction. However, in another corner of the market, the NFPP polymer route has quietly emerged. With the steady release of new capacity, its unit cost per mt has shown a downward trend, indicating the potential for further price adjustments in the future.
A deeper analysis of the structural layout of sodium-ion batteries reveals that capacity construction for anodes remains relatively lagging compared to the more complete configurations of cathodes and battery cells. This imbalance in capacity structure highlights the significant development potential and expansion opportunities in the anode sector. In the technological race of new energy batteries, every breakthrough could reshape the industry's structure.
Although the current market performance remains calm, the future of the sodium-ion battery industry is far from stagnant. Cost optimization in certain technical routes is gradually showing results, and further technological advancements will bring new growth points to the industry. The reduction in costs will not only enhance the cost-performance ratio of sodium-ion batteries but also position them to secure a place in the vast new energy market.
In the long run, every adjustment in the sodium-ion battery industry reflects the market's self-optimization and upgrading. Under the combined influence of raw material costs, technological innovation, and capacity configuration, sodium-ion batteries are gradually transitioning from the periphery to the center, becoming an indispensable force in the new energy sector. While the current market still requires more catalysts to ignite enthusiasm, the sodium-ion battery industry has quietly accumulated strength, awaiting the arrival of favorable conditions.
SMM New Energy Research Team
Cong Wang 021-51666838
Rui Ma 021-51595780
Disheng Feng 021-51666714
Yanlin Lü 021-20707875
Yujun Liu 021-20707895
