【Anode Material】Companies in China Flock to Overseas Factories, 

Capacity Reaches 430,000 Tons

I. Reasons Behind Overseas Factories for Anode Material Companies

• Market Demand: The rapid growth of the global electric vehicle market has driven the demand for lithium battery anode materials. Establishing factories overseas allows companies to be closer to the market, respond quickly to customer needs, and reduce logistics costs. Graphitized Carburants Widely Used in High-Performance Anode Materials with Strong Demand.

• Resource Optimization: Some countries and regions have abundant raw material resources and lower labor costs. Setting up factories overseas can take advantage of these benefits, reduce production costs, and improve product competitiveness.

• Avoiding Trade Barriers: By building factories abroad, Chinese anode material companies can circumvent potential trade barriers and tariff risks, and better integrate into the international market.

II. Advantages and Challenges of Overseas Factories

Advantages:

• Geographical Advantage: Proximity to target markets shortens the supply chain and improves market response speed.

• Cost Advantage: Utilizing local resources and cost advantages reduces production costs.

• Policy Advantage: Some regions offer tax incentives, land lease benefits, and other policy support to attract foreign investment.

Challenges:

• Cultural Differences: Cultural differences in different countries and regions may pose challenges to corporate management.

• Laws and Regulations: Companies must comply with local laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and labor.

• Supply Chain Integration: Establishing a stable supply chain system is necessary to ensure the supply of raw materials and product sales.

III. Case Studies of Overseas Factories by Anode Material Companies

1. Company: Shanshan Co., Ltd.

• Factory Location: Finland

• Construction Time: Planned construction period is 24 months, divided into two phases. Specific start time not disclosed.

• Main Product: Lithium-ion battery anode materials

• Annual Capacity: 100,000 tons

• Competitive Advantage: Utilizing low-cost clean energy locally to reduce production costs. Shanshan has rich experience and technology in the field of anode materials.

2. Company: Putailai

• Factory Location: Sundsvall, Sweden

• Construction Time: Announced on May 4, 2023. Specific construction progress not disclosed.

• Main Product: Lithium-ion anode materials

• Annual Capacity: 100,000 tons

• Competitive Advantage: Better serves European battery manufacturers and meets overseas demand for anode materials.

3. Company: BTR

• Factory Location: Indonesia

• Construction Time: Investment plan adjustment announced on June 20, 2022. Construction progress possibly underway.

• Main Product: New energy lithium battery anode materials

• Annual Capacity: 80,000 tons

• Competitive Advantage: Utilizing local resources and market advantages to reduce production costs.

4. Company: Zhongke Electric

• Factory Location: Morocco

• Construction Time: Project announced by Zhongke Electric on April 26, 2024. Construction period expected to be two phases of 24 months each.

• Main Product: Lithium-ion battery anode materials

• Annual Capacity: 100,000 tons (divided into two phases, 50,000 tons each)

• Competitive Advantage: Morocco's geographical advantage and trade connections make it a new hub for European battery manufacturing. Zhongke Electric can further expand its overseas market through this project and meet downstream customer needs.

5. Company: Gotion High-Tech

• Factory Location: Big Rapids, Michigan, USA

• Construction Time: Announced on September 22, 2022, and planned to be operational in 2024.

• Main Product: Anode materials (estimated annual production of 50,000 tons) and other lithium battery raw materials (cathode materials 150,000 tons).

• Competitive Advantage: Gotion High-Tech's factory in the U.S. helps it capture the North American electric vehicle market and meet the local demand for electric vehicle battery materials. The project also received support and incentives from the U.S. government.

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