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### Latest Update in the SMM Cathode Material Market
#### Cathode Material Prices Overview
| Price Description | Price Range (USD/mt) | Average Price | Change (%) | Date |
|——————-|———————–|—————–|————|——|
| 5-Series Ternary Cathode Material (Monocrystalline, For NEV) | 13,776.01 – 14,383.07 | 14,079.54 | -17.43 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| 5-Series Ternary Cathode Material (Polycrystalline, For Consumer Electronics) | 12,735.79 – 13,188.01 | 12,961.90 | -8.52 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| 6-Series Ternary Cathode Material (Monocrystalline, For NEV) | 14,386.14 – 15,370.45 | 14,878.29 | -21.34 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| 6-Series Ternary Cathode Material (Polycrystalline, For Consumer Electronics) | 13,106.91 – 14,244.82 | 13,675.86 | -11.17 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| 8-Series Ternary Cathode Material (Polycrystalline, For NEV) | 17,341.52 – 17,938.74 | 17,640.13 | -22.11 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| 8-Series Ternary Cathode Material (Polycrystalline, For Consumer Electronics) | 15,691.18 – 16,256.45 | 15,973.81 | -21.65 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| NCA Ternary Cathode Material | 17,732.29 – 18,135.36 | 17,933.83 | -22.19 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LFP (High-End, For NEV) | 3,910.20 – 4,217.41 | 4,063.80 | -6.05 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LFP (Mid-End, For NEV) | 3,653.37 – 3,819.26 | 3,736.32 | -9.64 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LFP (High-End, For ESS) | 3,677.95 – 3,997.45 | 3,837.70 | -10.90 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LFP (Mid-End, For ESS) | 3,492.39 – 3,610.36 | 3,551.37 | -12.05 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LFP (Low-End, For ESS) | 3,176.58 – 3,373.19 | 3,274.88 | -4.60 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Restorative LFP | 2,639.57 – 2,802.76 | 2,721.16 | -0.76 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMFP | 4,939.97 – 5,456.09 | 5,198.03 | -19.88 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LCO (Co≥60%,4.2V) | 25,510.91 – 25,793.54 | 25,652.23 | -44.00 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LCO (Co≥60%,4.4V) | 26,149.91 – 26,309.66 | 26,229.79 | -44.16 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LCO (Co≥60%,4.45V) | 26,653.74 – 26,850.36 | 26,752.05 | -44.31 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LCO (Co≥60%,4.48V) | 27,083.84 – 27,280.45 | 27,182.14 | -44.43 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LCO (Co≥60%,4.5V) | 27,452.49 – 27,685.97 | 27,569.23 | -44.53 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LCO (Co≥60%,4.53V) | 27,845.72 – 28,091.49 | 27,968.61 | -44.65 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMO (for NEV) | 3,686.55 – 4,178.09 | 3,932.32 | -1.09 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMO (For High-Capacity Battery) | 3,072.12 – 3,809.43 | 3,440.78 | -0.96 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMO (MnO2, For High-Capacity Battery) | 3,563.66 – 3,809.43 | 3,686.55 | -1.02 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMO (Mn3O4, For High-Capacity Battery) | 3,072.12 – 3,317.89 | 3,195.01 | -0.89 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMO (MnO2, for NEV) | 4,055.20 – 4,178.09 | 4,116.64 | -1.14 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| LMO (Mn3O4, for NEV) | 3,686.55 – 3,932.32 | 3,809.43 | -1.06 | Jun 16, 2025 |
#### Key Developments in the Cathode Material Sector
– **EU Invests in Battery Raw Materials:** The European Union has selected 13 overseas strategic raw material projects, representing a significant initiative to secure the supply chain of critical minerals. This effort requires a total capital investment of €5.5 billion (approximately 45.05 billion yuan) and spans 13 countries, including Canada, Greenland, Kazakhstan, and Brazil. *(Updated on Jun 17, 2025)*
– **Impact of New Regulations on Lithium Battery Recycling:** The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced new regulations regarding the import of recycled black mass raw materials from lithium-ion batteries, set to take effect on August 1, 2025. The new HS code for these materials has been established as 3824999996. *(Updated on Jun 16, 2025)*
– **Changes in Automotive Supply Chain Payment Terms:** Following the implementation of the “Regulation on Ensuring Payments to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises” on June 1, 2025, several major automakers, including GAC and BYD, have committed to reducing payment terms for suppliers to within 60 days. This change is expected to reshape the automotive supply chain significantly. *(Updated on Jun 16, 2025)*
– **New Lithium Battery Project Launch:** Ruizhi New Materials has commenced construction on a project to produce 60,000 mt of graphite anode materials for lithium batteries, with a total investment of approximately 1.42 billion yuan. The first phase of this project is expected to start trial production in Q1 2026. *(Updated on Jun 16, 2025)*
– **Echelon Utilization Battery Market Analysis:** In June, the energy storage sector experienced weakened demand due to the phase-out of mandatory energy storage allocation policies. Market activity remained subdued, and participants adopted a cautious approach, resulting in stable prices amid limited transactions. *(Updated on Jun 15, 2025)*
– **Trends in Scrap Spot Prices:** Recent trends indicate a decline in cobalt sulfate prices, while nickel salt prices remain stable, and lithium salt prices have seen a slight rebound. The recovery rates for ternary black mass and lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) have continued to fall, highlighting the complexities in the recycling sector. *(Updated on Jun 14, 2025)*
– **Zimbabwe’s Export Ban on Lithium Concentrates:** Starting in 2027, Zimbabwe plans to ban the export of lithium concentrates, a move that may impact global supply chains. *(Updated on Jun 14, 2025)*
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