Global Demand for Ammonium Bifluoride Keeps Rising with Expanding Downstream Application Sectors

Ammonium Bifluoride (abbreviated as ABF, chemical formula: NH₄HF₂, CAS No. 1341-49-7) is an important inorganic fluoride product. It features strong fluorination capacity and superior surface treatment performance, and serves as one of the key basic raw materials in the fluorochemical industrial chain. Fueled by the continuous development of global electronic information, glass processing, metal surface treatment and fine chemical industries, the market demand for ammonium bifluoride maintains steady growth.In recent years, the global ammonium bifluoride market has achieved steady expansion overall. In terms of market structure, Asia is still a major global production and consumption region. Equipped with a complete fluorochemical industrial chain, mature production technologies and stable supply capacity, China holds an important position in the international market. As downstream industries raise their requirements for high-quality, high-purity fluoride products, ammonium bifluoride is gradually developing toward high purity and specialization.In terms of prices, the market quotation of ammonium bifluoride is affected by multiple factors, including upstream fluorite supply, hydrofluoric acid production costs, energy prices, environmental policies and global supply and demand changes. In recent years, fluctuating raw material costs and upgraded environmental & safety production standards have resulted in periodic price adjustments. On the whole, market prices remain dynamically balanced. Premium suppliers with stable raw material sourcing, advanced production techniques and strict quality control possess stronger competitiveness in international trade.Ammonium bifluoride boasts extensive industrial applications. Glass etching stands as its most traditional and vital application field. By leveraging the chemical reaction between fluoride ions and silicon dioxide, ammonium bifluoride can be used for glass surface treatment, frosted glass manufacturing, optical glass processing and decorative glass production, and plays a key role in architectural glass, automotive glass and special glass sectors.The electronics industry is one of the fast-growing application fields for ammonium bifluoride in recent years. In the manufacturing of semiconductors and precision electronic components, high-purity fluoride materials are used for surface cleaning and precision etching procedures. The sustained expansion of the global semiconductor industry has continuously lifted the demand for high-purity ammonium bifluoride and related fluoride products, driving the product upgrade to electronic grade and high-purity grade.In addition, ammonium bifluoride is widely applied to metal surface treatment, aluminum alloy processing, stainless steel cleaning, electroplating additives, ceramic manufacturing and chemical synthesis. In the metal processing sector, it can effectively remove surface oxides of metals and improve material surface properties, hence it is widely adopted in aerospace manufacturing, auto parts and precision machinery processing industries. In the future, driven by the growth of global new energy, electronic information and high-end manufacturing industries, the ammonium bifluoride market will retain sound growth potential. Particularly in the fields of high-purity electronic chemicals, precision surface treatment and advanced material manufacturing, market demand for premium ammonium bifluoride will keep rising. As an important product in the fluorochemical industry, ammonium bifluoride will play an increasingly significant role in global industrial upgrading and the development of new materials.As a professional fluorochemical supplier, Jiayuan Chemical keeps close track of global fluoride market fluctuations. We are committed to supplying stable and reliable ammonium bifluoride products, and satisfy the application demands of customers from various industries for industrial-grade and high-purity products via a strict quality management system. In the future, the company will further deepen its layout in the fluorochemical industry and provide more professional and efficient products and services for customers all over the world.2026-07-29

Changning County CPPCC Delegation Visits Jiayuan Chemical: Dialogue on Green Fine Chemicals and Industrial Chain Synergy

Changning County CPPCC Delegation Visits Jiayuan Chemical: Dialogue on Green Fine Chemicals and Industrial Chain SynergyOn July 23, 2026, a delegation led by Mr. Wang Fei, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of Changning County, Yunnan Province, visited Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. for an inspection and exchange meeting. The delegation included the Deputy County Governor of Changning County, officials from the County Bureau of Industry, Information, Commerce and Technology, the Management Committee of Yunnan Changning Industrial Park, and the County Investment Promotion Bureau. The reception was hosted by senior representatives of Jiayuan Chemical, who accompanied the delegation throughout the visit and facilitated in-depth discussions.The primary objective of this visit was to strengthen communication between local government and enterprises, with a focus on sharing experience in green fine chemical development, safety production management, industrial chain synergy, and deep processing of mineral resources, while exploring new opportunities for industrial collaboration.During the exchange, Jiayuan Chemical presented its development in the fields of fine chemicals and new material R&D and production, highlighting its recent practices in product innovation, process optimization, safety and environmental management, and industrial chain layout. As a company dedicated to fine chemicals and functional materials, Jiayuan Chemical continues to drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading. It has strategically expanded into areas such as fine phosphorus chemicals, functional chemical additives, and new energy supporting materials, continuously enhancing its product competitiveness and industrial service capabilities. The company adheres to the philosophy of green development, integrating safety production, quality management, and technological innovation throughout its entire operational process.During the discussion session, both sides engaged in in-depth conversations on industry trends, resource complementarity, potential project cooperation, and regional industrial chain development. The Changning County delegation expressed strong interest in Jiayuan Chemical's development philosophy, production management system, and industrial operation model in the green fine chemical sector, and expressed the hope for continued communication to explore further cooperation opportunities in the future.Changning County is endowed with abundant mineral resources and a solid foundation for industrial development. In recent years, it has been actively promoting the growth of fine chemicals and new energy materials industries. This exchange served as an effective platform for both sides to better understand each other's strengths and facilitate the alignment of industrial resources.Jiayuan Chemical stated that it will continue to uphold an open and collaborative development philosophy, actively seeking opportunities for resource synergy with various regions. By leveraging technological innovation to drive industrial upgrading and promoting green manufacturing to support high-quality industry development, the company is committed to contributing to the optimization of the fine chemical industrial chain and the advancement of the new materials industry.This visit not only deepened the mutual understanding between Changning County and Jiayuan Chemical but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in industrial collaboration, resource integration, and joint project development.2026-07-28

Surging Market Demand for Lithium Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI), New Lithium Salt Accelerates Penetration in Lithium Battery Industrial Chain

Since 2026, with the large-scale rollout of fast-charging EV technologies and comprehensive upgrades to energy storage system safety standards, lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) — the core electrolyte salt for next-generation lithium batteries — has seen explosive market demand. The industry is standing at a critical turning point where LiFSI shifts from an auxiliary additive to a primary lithium salt.Rapid Global Shipment Growth & Expanding Market ScaleLiFSI has maintained explosive growth in recent years. Industry statistics reveal that global LiFSI shipments have jumped from kiloton levels in 2020 to tens of thousands of tons by 2025. China’s full-year LiFSI output hit roughly 45,000 tons in 2025, with industry forecasts projecting over 60,000 tons for 2026. The global LiFSI market for electrolytes reached nearly USD 900 million in 2025, and the sector is expected to sustain a CAGR of over 30% through 2030, presenting promising long-term prospects.On pricing, mainstream bulk commodity data platforms launched daily quotations for liquid LiFSI (converted to solid equivalent) starting July 2026, further refining the electrolyte industrial chain’s pricing benchmark and enabling transparent trading for upstream and downstream manufacturers.Full-Scale Capacity Expansion UnderwayDriven by robust downstream order volumes, domestic lithium battery material manufacturers are ramping up LiFSI capacity investment. Multiple ten-thousand-ton new-build and expansion projects have been announced this year, with Phase 1 capacity scheduled for staged release from H2 2026 to 2027. Several early-stage projects have entered trial or full production, and overall industry capacity is set to double by the end of 2027.In terms of competition, the LiFSI market is highly concentrated: China’s top three manufacturers captured more than 60% of total market share in 2025. Meanwhile, new entrants and established fluorochemical firms are accelerating capacity rollouts, forming a balanced competitive landscape of “leading players expanding, emerging players catching up”. Widening Downstream Applications, Fast-Charging & Solid-State Batteries as Core DriversBoasting high ionic conductivity, outstanding thermal stability and superior low-temperature performance, LiFSI is evolving from a conventional electrolyte additive to a core lithium salt for batteries. Currently, LiFSI accounts for 1.5%–2% of the formula in mainstream power battery electrolytes, while the proportion exceeds 4% in premium fast-charging battery formulations. As 800V high-voltage fast-charging vehicles gain broader market adoption, LiFSI’s irreplaceable role for fast charging is solidified, and the average industry dosage is predicted to rise to 3%–4% in the future.Additionally, LiFSI is a critical material compatible with high-voltage, high-nickel cathode and silicon-based anode systems, and plays a pivotal role in semi-solid and all-solid-state battery R&D. Particularly in polymer solid electrolytes, LiFSI is the most widely researched lithium salt and is poised to become the mainstream solute for next-gen all-solid lithium batteries.Policy Tailwinds Unlock Rigid Market DemandGB 38031-2025 Electric Vehicles Traction Battery Safety Requirements, the mandatory national standard officially implemented in July 2025, mandates LiFSI addition in power battery electrolytes, generating highly certain incremental demand for the sector. Coupled with energy storage’s preference for long-cycle, high-safety electrolytes, LiFSI’s penetration in energy storage applications is rising rapidly.Overall, driven by fast-charging technology iteration, enforcement of the new national battery safety standard, expanding energy storage demand and accelerated industrialization of solid-state batteries, LiFSI market demand will keep rising, and the industry will maintain long-term high prosperity.Welcome to source Lithium Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) from Jiayuan Chemical. We deliver premium new lithium salt products and professional technical services to support high-quality development of the new energy industry. Please feel free to reach out for procurement discussions and inquiries!2026-07-23

Green Fluorinated Special Gas C318 Sees Surging Demand; Jiayuan Chemical Expands Exports Relying on Full Industrial Chain Advantages

Octafluorocyclobutane Market Demand Keeps Rising, Fluorinated Special Gas Industry Enters Prosperous CycleSince 2026, driven by robust demand from downstream industries including semiconductors, display panels and photovoltaics, the market for fluorinated electronic special gases such as octafluorocyclobutane (C₄F₈, also known as C318) has continued to heat up. Industry research shows that China’s electronic special gas market is expanding rapidly, with the electronic special gas segment registering particularly remarkable growth. As the second-largest consumable in wafer manufacturing, electronic special gases are widely applied in integrated circuits, display panels, photovoltaics and other fields, with their demand proportion steadily climbing.Industry insiders point out that fluorinated special gases including nitrogen trifluoride, tungsten hexafluoride and octafluorocyclobutane play an irreplaceable role in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etching, film formation and cleaning. Multiple demand drivers have emerged, including counter-cyclical capacity expansion by downstream fabs, iterative advancement of AI technology, and steady growth in photovoltaic installed capacity. Meanwhile, supply contraction of some overseas production capacities further lifts the prosperity of fluorinated gas industry. Under the dual effects of surging demand and tight supply, prices and profit margins of products such as octafluorocyclobutane are expected to trend upward steadily.Octafluorocyclobutane is a chemically stable, non-toxic and harmless special gas featuring a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) value and zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) value, making it an eco-friendly green special gas. With the continuous expansion of the global semiconductor industry and accelerated domestic substitution progress, market demand for octafluorocyclobutane is projected to remain strong. Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical: Large-Volume Exports of Octafluorocyclobutane for Stable Global Market Supply  Against the backdrop of booming octafluorocyclobutane market, Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. has emerged as a key export supplier of this product by virtue of robust production capacity and complete fluorochemical industrial chain advantages.Headquartered at Jinsha Financial Center, Jintan District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, the company has focused on R&D in fluorochemistry, production of fluorine-containing new materials and international trade since its establishment. It boasts a thousand-ton annual production capacity of octafluorocyclobutane (C318), alongside large-scale manufacturing capacity for organic fluorine products such as chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE). The company has built a full industrial chain spanning fluorite, high-purity hydrogen fluoride, electronic-grade hydrofluoric acid, chlorotrifluoroethylene, octafluorocyclobutane, inorganic fluorine salt series, electronic special gases and high-end fluorinated liquids, realizing vertical integration from raw materials to finished products.In terms of export business, Jiayuan Chemical’s product portfolio covers fluorite powder, chlorotrifluoroethylene, octafluorocyclobutane, hexafluorobutadiene, special rare gases and more. High-purity octafluorocyclobutane has successfully entered international markets including Japan, South Korea and Russia. Leveraging self-controlled raw material advantages and large-scale production capacity, the company ensures consistent product quality and reliable supply from raw material sources to finished goods.At present, the octafluorocyclobutane market enjoys strong demand and a positive market outlook. Domestic and overseas clients are welcome to contact Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical for procurement inquiries. The company will cooperate with all partners for win-win results via premium products, stable supply and comprehensive after-sales services.2026-07-21