Movement Alert|CATL Declines 3.21% in Regular Trading, Lithium Battery Consumption Tax Resumption Weighs on Sector

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On August 25, CATL (03750.HK) declined 3.21% in regular trading, trading at HK$618.5/share, with turnover of HK$693 million. The stock extended recent sector weakness as battery makers face mounting pressure ahead of the September 1 lithium battery consumption tax resumption.

According to recent policy announcements, China will reinstate a 4% consumption tax on battery products starting September 1. Analysts note the tax burden will rise notably for battery producers, though the impact will be uneven across the industry. Leading companies like CATL are expected to pass through most costs to downstream automakers, while second- and third-tier manufacturers may be forced to absorb a higher proportion. Notably, the policy is also seen as encouraging automakers with in-house battery capabilities to further invest in self-production.

Within the Electrical Components and Equipment sector, performance was mixed. Among individual stocks, WOER up 5.13%, TIME INTERCON up 2.14%, SIGENERGY up 1.93%, CNGR flat at 0%, and JLMAG down 3.68%.

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