Supply Chain & Raw Materials

Diversification Of p/CAM Supply Is Gradually Shifting Regional Battery Material Consumption OPPORTUNITIES

Source: Content & analysis provided courtesy of CRU Group Distinguished Partner). Showing only major planned pCAM/CAM/AAM bases. ‘Integrated pCAMʼ includes precursor iron phosphate and ternary precursor.

Precursor and cathode material production - the first point of consumption for refined battery chemicals - is gradually expanding outside China

Asian producers are pivoting their strategies to capture overseas markets, where they can command higher margins

European and North American trade policies are also aimed at incentivising ex.China supply

The higher costs and investment risks outside China are deterring more profound overseas investments

Therefore, supply clusters are forming in what are seen as low-cost, low-risk countries like South Korea, Morocco, and Indonesia to supply major markets

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