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SMM January 23 News: Key Points: With the continuous development of the domestic new energy industry, the supply of high-quality phosphate ore resources has tightened, making imported phosphate ore a favorable supplement. China's phosphate ore imports are expected to maintain an annual volume of over 2 million mt and show a growing trend from 2026 to 2030. Analysis of Phosphate Ore Import Market Trends (2021-2025) From 2021 to 2025, China's phosphate ore imports reflected characteristics of the post-pandemic era, with a significant increase in import volume. Phosphate ore imports surged from 65,000 mt in 2021 to 2.0683 million mt in 2024, as domestic phosphate ore prices increased and the import window opened, leading to higher import reliance among enterprises purchasing phosphate ore externally along the rivers and coasts. Although imports pulled back to 1.7198 million mt in 2025, and import reliance decreased somewhat. However, in the long term, high-quality phosphate ore remains a scarce resource. As new energy demand increases, import volumes are expected to jump accordingly, maintaining an annual volume of over 2 million mt in the next five years. Price-wise, the import unit price peaked at $103.15 in 2023, then continued to pull back, dropping to $90.53 in 2025. Import prices are projected to fluctuate between $95 and $110 over the next five years. In summary, with the continuous development of the domestic new energy industry, the supply of high-quality phosphate ore resources has tightened, making imported phosphate ore a favorable supplement. China's phosphate ore imports are expected to maintain an annual volume of over 2 million mt and show a growing trend from 2026 to 2030. Note: For any supplements to the details mentioned in this article or questions regarding phosphate chemicals (phosphate ore, iron phosphate, LFP, etc.) and solid-state batteries, please feel free to contact us. Contact information is as follows: Tel: 021-20707860 (or add WeChat: 13585549799) Yang Chaoxing. Thank you!

SMM January 22 News: Highlights: In December 2025, China's total phosphate ore imports decreased 24.2% MoM to 145,000 mt, and the total import value decreased 13.9% MoM. The comprehensive national import average price increased 13.5% MoM. The rise in average price was mainly due to a phosphate chemical enterprise in Hubei importing 60,000 mt of high-priced phosphate ore from Peru at a unit price of $121/mt. In December 2025, China's phosphate ore imports decreased MoM from 192,000 mt in November to 145,000 mt in December, down 24.2% MoM. The import value decreased 1.5% MoM from $16.537 million to $14.235 million. The import average price increased 13.5% MoM. The rise in average price was mainly due to a phosphate chemical enterprise in Hubei importing 60,000 mt of high-priced phosphate ore from Peru at a unit price of $121/mt. Egypt remained the largest source country, accounting for 50% of China's total imports, while Jordan accounted for 4%. Exports increased from zero in November to 200 mt in December, primarily destined for the US. Phosphate ore import and export situation: Imports decreased 24.2% MoM, exports were at the hundred-ton level. 1. Phosphate ore imports: China's traditional major phosphate ore import sources are Egypt, Peru, and Jordan; major importing provinces include Guangxi and Hubei; major importing enterprises include coastal phosphate chemical companies such as Sichuan Jinhe. In December, the main source countries were Egypt and Peru; the main importing provinces were Guangxi and Hubei, accounting for over 80% of imports. Hubei and Guangxi are the two major phosphate ore importing provinces. Guangxi's imports were 58,000 mt, down MoM, while Hubei's imports were 64,000 mt, a significant increase. Phosphate ore import conditions in November presented an opposite trend compared to October's volume increase and price decrease – showing a volume decrease and price increase. Jordan's unit price decreased 1.3%, while the unit prices for imports from Egypt and Pakistan increased 3.9% and 17.1% respectively, leading to an overall unit price increase of 2.6%. Total import volume increased 4.0% to 192,000 mt, and the unit price increased by 2.2 yuan/mt to 862,000 yuan/mt. Egypt: The largest supplier, imports increased MoM from 116,000 mt in October to 168,000 mt in November (up 45.7% MoM), accounting for 88% of total imports in November, reaching the highest import volume for the year (January-November). The price decreased from $83.2/mt in October to $86.4/mt in November, an increase of 3.9%. Peru: As the largest supplier in July (49,000 mt), imports were zero for four consecutive months from August to November. Jordan: Imports recovered to the July level of 54,000 mt in September, then reached 81,000 mt in October, before shrinking to 15,000 mt in November; the unit price decreased 1.3%. 2. Phosphate ore export situation: Exports increased from zero in November to 200 mt in December, primarily destined for the US, with a small amount to Australia. Nationally, phosphate ore exports showed three consecutive increases: 10,600 mt in July, 11,000 mt in August, and 15,000 mt in September. Exports in October were less than 1 mt, there were no exports in November, and exports in December were 200 mt. Note: For any supplements to the details mentioned in this article or questions regarding phosphate chemicals (phosphate ore, iron phosphate, LFP, etc.) and solid-state batteries, please feel free to contact us. Contact information is as follows: Tel: 021-20707860 (or add WeChat: 13585549799) Yang Chaoxing. Thank you!

SMM December 22 News: Highlights: In November 2025, China's total phosphate ore imports decreased by 4.0% MoM to 192,000 mt, while the total import value fell by 1.5% MoM. The comprehensive national import average price increased by 2.6% MoM. China's phosphoric acid exports surged by 65.7% MoM to 48,000 mt, though the export average price continued to decline, dropping 3.4% MoM to $969.8/mt. Imports by Thailand rose by 18.9% MoM, making it the largest export destination for the month. In November 2025, China's phosphate ore imports decreased by 4.0% MoM to 192,000 mt, down from 200,000 mt in October. The import value fell by 1.5% MoM to $16.537 million from $16.784 million. Egypt remained the largest import source, accounting for 88% of China's total imports, while Jordan's share dropped to 7% from 41% in October. Exports were virtually zero in October and remained nil in November. Regarding phosphoric acid, exports dominated, reaching 48,000 mt in November. I. Phosphate Ore Import and Export: Imports decreased by 1.5% MoM, with no exports. 1. Phosphate Ore Imports: China's traditional major import sources for phosphate ore are Egypt, Peru, and Jordan, with primary importing provinces including Guangxi and Hubei. Major importing enterprises are coastal phosphorus chemical companies such as Sichuan Jinlang. In November, the main import sources remained the same as in October: Egypt and Jordan. Almost all imports were to Guangxi, accounting for over 90% of the total. The major phosphate ore importing provinces, Hubei and Yunnan, along with other regions, saw Beijing import 55,000 mt in November. Imports to Guangxi were 67,000 mt, similar to the level in September but significantly lower than the 188,000 mt recorded in October, representing a decrease of 64.5% MoM. November's phosphate ore import situation presented an opposite trend compared to October's volume increase and price decrease, showing a volume decrease and price increase. While the unit price from Jordan decreased by 1.3%, unit prices from Egypt and Pakistan increased by 3.9% and 17.1%, respectively, leading to an overall unit price increase of 2.6%. Total import volume decreased by 4.0% to 192,000 mt, and the unit price increased by 2.2 yuan/mt to 862,000 yuan/mt. Egypt: As the largest supplier, imports increased by 45.7% MoM to 168,000 mt from 116,000 mt in October, accounting for 88% of total imports in November and reaching the highest monthly import volume (January-November) for the year. The price decreased to $86.4/mt from $83.2/mt in October, an increase of 3.9%. Peru: As the largest supplier in July (49,000 mt), imports remained at zero for four consecutive months from August to November. Jordan: After recovering to the July level of 54,000 mt in September, imports rose to 81,000 mt in October before shrinking to 15,000 mt in November; the unit price fell by 1.3%. 2. Phosphate Ore Export Situation: No exports in November. Regarding national phosphate ore exports, after three consecutive increases from 10,600 mt in July, to 11,000 mt in August, and 15,000 mt in September, exports in October were less than 1 mt, and there were no exports in November. II. Phosphoric Acid Import and Export: Exports Dominate Regarding phosphoric acid imports and exports, the focus is primarily on exports, with very few imports. Phosphoric acid exports increased by 65.78% MoM to 48,000 mt in November, up from 29,000 mt in October and 23,000 mt in September. The unit price declined sequentially from $1,025.5/mt in September to $1,003.5/mt in October, and further to $969.8/mt in November, a decrease of 3.4% MoM. China's main export destinations for phosphoric acid are regions such as Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea. In October and November, the primary export destination was Thailand, with imports increasing by 18.9% MoM to 10,000 mt from 8,000 mt. Turkey saw the largest increase in phosphoric acid imports from China, surging by 6590.3% to 7,000 mt, making it the second-largest importing country. **Note:** For further details or inquiries regarding solid-state battery or phosphate chemicals development, please contact: Phone: 021-20707860 (or WeChat: 13585549799) Contact: Chaoxing Yang. Thank you!

SMM November 20 News: Highlights: In October 2025, China's total phosphate ore imports continued to increase MoM, rising 22.9% to 200,000 mt, while the total import value grew 18.4%. The comprehensive national import average price fell 3.6% MoM. In October 2025, China's phosphate ore imports increased from 163,000 mt in September to 200,000 mt, up 22.9% MoM. The import value rose 18.4% MoM from $14.172 million to $16.784 million. Egypt was the largest source country, accounting for nearly 60% of China's total imports, while Jordan accounted for 40%. Exports dropped to nearly zero from 15,000 mt in September, in line with the cyclical off-season pattern for exports. Regarding phosphoric acid,Major Exports Are as Follows。 I. Phosphate Ore Import and Export: Imports Increased MoM, Exports Nearly Zero 1. Phosphate Ore Imports: China's traditional major phosphate ore import sources are Egypt, Peru, and Jordan, with main importing provinces including Guangxi, Hubei, etc., and major importing enterprises being coastal phosphorus chemical companies such as Sichuan Jinlang. The main import sources in October remained the same as in September: Egypt and Jordan. Almost all imports were to Guangxi, accounting for over 90%. Hubei and Yunnan, two major phosphate ore importing provinces, along with other regions, recorded minimal imports in October. Guangxi's imports surged 219.3% MoM to 188,000 mt from 59,000 mt in September. October's phosphate ore imports showed a pattern of volume increase and price decrease, with unit prices declining across all source countries. Total import volume rose 22.9% to 200,000 mt, while the unit price fell 3.6% to $84/mt. Egypt: The largest supplier, with imports increasing 13.1% MoM from 102,000 mt in September to 116,000 mt, accounting for over 50% of total September imports. The price dropped 1.9% to $83.2/mt from $84.8/mt in September. Peru: As the largest supplier in July (49,000 mt), imports remained zero for three consecutive months from August to October. Jordan: Imports rebounded to 54,000 mt in September, matching July levels, then surged 49.4% to 81,000 mt in October. The unit price also fell 6.8%. 2. Phosphate Ore Export Situation National phosphate ore exports recorded three consecutive months of growth in National phosphate ore exports saw three consecutive increases: 10,600 mt in July, 11,000 mt in August, and 15,000 mt in September, but dropped to less than 1 mt in October. The decline aligns with historical cyclical trends. II. Phosphoric Acid Import and Export: Mainly Exports, Minimal Imports Phosphoric acid exports increased 25.8% MoM from 23,00 0 mt in September to 29,000 mt in October. The unit price fell 2.1% from $1,025.5/mt to $1,003.5/mt. China's main phosphoric acid export destinations include Indonesia, Japan and South Korea, etc. In October, the primary export destination was Thailand, with exports surging 1,558.5% from 1,000 mt to 8,000 mt, accounting for 29% of total exports. **Note:** For further details or inquiries regarding solid-state battery or phosphate chemicals development, please contact: Phone: 021-20707860 (or WeChat: 13585549799) Contact: Chaoxing Yang. Thank you!

SMM October 23 News: Highlights: In September 2025, China's total phosphate ore imports increased 24.7% MoM to 163,000 mt, while the total import value rose 31.8%, and the national average import price increased 5.7% MoM. In September 2025, China's phosphate ore imports rose 24.7% MoM from 130,000 mt in August to 163,000 mt; the import value increased 31.8% MoM from $10.752 million to $14.172 million. Egypt was the largest source of imports, accounting for over 60% of China's total imports, while Jordan accounted for nearly 40%. Exports grew 34.2% MoM from 11,000 mt in August to 14,800 mt in September. Hubei remained the primary export destination in September. I. Phosphate Ore Imports: The traditional major sources of phosphate ore imports for China are Egypt, Peru, and Jordan, with major importing provinces including Guangxi, Hubei, and others. Key importing enterprises include coastal phosphate chemical companies such as Chuan Jinnuo. In September, the primary sources of imports were Egypt and Jordan; the import volumes for Guangxi, Hubei, and Yunnan were each approximately 50,000 mt. Hubei: 51,000 mt, compared to only 2,000 mt in August. Guangxi: 59,000 mt, down 49.1% month-on-month. Yunnan: 45,000 mt, while no imports were recorded in August. Shanghai and Shandong saw significant declines, with Shandong even reporting no imports. Egypt: The largest supplier, with imports decreasing from 111,000 mt to 102,000 mt in September (down 8.1% MoM), accounting for over 60% of total imports in September. Peru: As the largest supplier in July (49,000 mt), imports dropped sharply to zero in August and September. Jordan: The second-largest supplier in July (50,000 mt), imports fell significantly to 6,000 mt in August but rebounded to 54,000 mt in September, returning to July levels. The national composite average price declined from $82.4/mt to $87.2/mt (down 5.7%). The price rebound was mainly driven by increased procurement from Jordan, a high-price source country, while the unit price from Egypt also rose by 2.9%. II. Phosphate Ore Export Situation National phosphate ore exports recorded three consecutive months of growth in Q2, rising from 10,600 mt in July to 11,000 mt in August and 15,000 mt in September, indicating a steady expansion in export volume. Provincial export performance diverged: the primary export source shifted from Fujian in July to Hubei in August, while both Hubei and Fujian contributed in September. **Note:** For further details or inquiries regarding solid-state battery or phosphate chemicals development, please contact: Phone: 021-20707860 (or WeChat: 13585549799) Contact: Chaoxing Yang. Thank you!

SMM August 20 News: In July 2025, China's phosphate ore imports fell from 179,000 mt in June to 120,000 mt, down 33.1% MoM; the import value decreased from $17.686 million to $11.6 million, down 34.4% MoM. Jordan replaced Egypt as the largest importer. Exports increased from 5,000 mt to 11,000 mt, up 118.7% MoM, with Fujian becoming the sole exporting province. I. Phosphate Ore Imports: The traditional main importing countries of phosphate ore for China are Egypt, Peru, and Jordan. The primary importing provinces are Guangxi and Hubei, among others. The main importing enterprises include Chuanjinuo and other coastal phosphorus chemical companies. 1. In terms of national imports: Hubei and Zhejiang were the main importing provinces in July, while Hubei and Guangxi were the primary importers in June. The total national imports decreased from 179,000 mt in June to 120,000 mt in July, down 33.1% MoM, indicating a significant contraction in overall import volume. By province, most provinces saw a decline in imports, with Guangxi down 87.8% MoM, Hubei down 19.6% MoM, and Beijing down 98.0% MoM; however, Zhejiang's imports surged, up 3931.3% MoM, and Shanghai also saw a substantial increase of 1169.7% MoM, while Shandong's imports grew 73.2% MoM. 2. In terms of national import value: Beijing and Shanghai are the registration locations for large phosphate chemical enterprises or trading companies, where phosphate ore is delivered to coastal or riverside subsidiaries or phosphate chemical enterprises for use. The total national import value decreased from $1.7686 million in June to $1.16 million in July, down 34.4% MoM, consistent with the trend in imports. The import values of Guangxi, Hubei, Beijing, and other provinces significantly declined along with the decrease in import volume, while Zhejiang's import value surged 4802.5% MoM, Shanghai increased by 962.3%, and Shandong rose by 77.2%. 3. Regarding the national average import price The national average import price slightly dropped from $98.8/mt in June to $96.9/mt in July, down 2.0% MoM. Most provinces experienced varying degrees of fluctuation in unit prices, with Guangxi, Zhejiang, Shandong, and other provinces seeing an increase, among which Zhejiang stood out with a 21.6% rise; Hubei and Shanghai saw a decline, with Hubei dropping by 8.2% and Shanghai by 16.3%; Beijing's price was basically flat, up only 0.2% MoM. 4. In terms of phosphate ore importing countries: Traditionally, the main sources of phosphate ore imports to China have been Egypt and Jordan. In July, Jordan replaced Egypt as the largest supplier of phosphate ore to China. (1) By country, Egypt's imports plummeted, down 94.3% MoM from 106,000 mt in June to 6,000 mt in July; Peru's imports fell 19.5% MoM from 51,000 mt (34%) in June to 49,000 mt, but its share increased to 41%. In contrast, Jordan's imports surged by 1,426.6% MoM, rising from 3,000 mt in June to 50,000 mt in July, accounting for 42% and becoming the largest importer in July; Pakistan's imports grew 58.6% MoM, increasing from 9,000 mt to 15,000 mt, contributing significantly to the growth in import volume. (2) In terms of import value by country, the total national import value decreased from $1.7686 million in June to $1.16 million in July, down 34.4% MoM. The import value from Egypt fell sharply with a significant drop in imports, down 94.4% MoM; the import value from Peru decreased by 26.2% MoM. The import value from Jordan surged as imports increased dramatically, up 1429.5% MoM; the import value from Pakistan rose by 67.2% MoM; despite a low base, the import value from Kazakhstan saw an increase of 158.6% MoM. (3) Regarding the import price per ton by country, the national average import price slightly declined from $98.8/mt in June to $96.9/mt in July, down 2.0% MoM. Prices in most countries fluctuated to varying degrees: Egypt's price dropped from $85.8/mt to $84.4/mt, and Peru's price fell from $125/mt to $114.6/mt, down 1.6% and 8.4% MoM respectively; Pakistan's price increased from $80.8/mt to $85.2/mt, up 5.4% MoM; Jordan's price remained basically flat, at $84.1/mt in June and $84.3/mt in July, up 0.2% MoM. II. Phosphate Ore Export Situation Total phosphate ore exports nationwide increased from 5,000 mt in June to 11,000 mt in July, up 118.7% MoM, indicating a significant expansion in export volume. Provincial export performance varied: In June, only Hubei had 5,000 mt of exports, while Guizhou, Yunnan, Fujian, and other provinces had no exports. By July, Hubei's exports dropped to zero, down 100% MoM; Fujian added 11,000 mt of exports, becoming the sole province exporting phosphate ore in July, with Guizhou, Yunnan, and other provinces still showing no exports. **Note:** For further details or inquiries regarding solid-state battery or phosphate chemicals development, please contact: Phone: 021-20707860 (or WeChat: 13585549799) Contact: Chaoxing Yang. Thank you!