Battery cabinet line price trend analysis

What is the battery Cost Index (BCI)?

Note: the ‘Table’ references below relate to data that can be found in the ‘Methodology’ tab of the Excel sheet that accompanies the monthly BCI pdf. The Battery Cost Index (BCI) is a monthly report that provides detailed insights into the cost structure of various commercial Lithium-ion cells from January 2020 to the present.

What is trendforce lithium battery research?

TrendForce Lithium Battery Research provides intelligence on market prices and interpretations of market price trends through close and frequent communications with major suppliers, merchandizers, and traders of China’s li-ion battery supply chain, as well as cross-research and tracking on monthly spot prices for key products of the supply chain.

How did cam costs affect cell costs in September?

CAM costs were once again the major driver behind the bearish cell cost moves, with declines ranging 0.7%-4.6% month on month. A number of nickel-based chemistries saw increasing cell costs in September, with small gains in nickel sulfate prices in China outweighing losses in lithium prices.

How does EnergyTrend provide price information?

The price information provided by EnergyTrend is primarily a result of periodical survey of a pool of major manufacturers via telephone, questionnaires, and site visits. EnergyTrend cross-surveys major buyers and suppliers throughout the supply chain and strives to ensure all enclosed price information reflects actuality.