Lithium carbonate futures sank to CNY 145,000 per tonne, from the over two-year high of CNY 180,000 on January 26th, tracking the aggressive pullback in speculative metals as markets reconsidered the demand from power storage investments in major economies. Chinese authorities lowered export rebates for battery producers from April, driving manufacturers to front-run lithium orders. In the meantime, ambitious bets in power and datacenter infrastructure by the Chinese government was combined with the announcement of higher power storage spending, supporting the outlook for lithium and other battery metals. This was combined with Beijing stating it would double EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems. Meanwhile, authorities stated 27 mining permits were canceled in the lithium hub of Jiangxi, aligned with the earlier suspension of activity in CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine amid Beijing's anti-involution campaign.

Lithium rose to 143,750 CNY/T on February 13, 2026, up 0.88% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has fallen 11.81%, but it is still 88.52% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Lithium reached an all time high of 5750000 in December of 2022. Lithium - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 14 of 2026.

Lithium rose to 143,750 CNY/T on February 13, 2026, up 0.88% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has fallen 11.81%, but it is still 88.52% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lithium is expected to trade at 145367.19 CNY/T by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 157133.13 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Gold 5,043.92 122.01 2.48% 8.99% 75.09% Feb/13
Silver 77.40 2.239 2.98% -16.91% 140.88% Feb/13
Copper 5.80 0.0175 0.30% -4.17% 25.48% Feb/13
Steel 3,056.00 16.00 0.53% -2.80% -4.68% Feb/13
Lithium 143,750.00 1250 0.88% -11.81% 88.52% Feb/13
Platinum 2,077.10 55.40 2.74% -12.94% 107.77% Feb/13
Iron Ore 99.66 -0.71 -0.71% -7.45% -6.71% Feb/13


Lithium
Trading Economics provides Lithium pricing based on spot prices for Lithium Carbonate, 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade, traded in China. Lithium is a silver-white light metal. Lithium hydroxide is used in batteries for electrical vehicles and mobile phones. Lithium hydroxide is produced from a chemical reaction between lithium carbonate and calcium hydroxide. The biggest lithium producers are Chile, China, Australia and Argentina. The largest lithium importers are China, Japan, South Korea and the United States.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
143750.00 142500.00 5750000.00 39000.00 2017 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

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Lithium Extends Plunge from 2-Year High
Lithium carbonate futures sank to CNY 145,000 per tonne, from the over two-year high of CNY 180,000 on January 26th, tracking the aggressive pullback in speculative metals as markets reconsidered the demand from power storage investments in major economies. Chinese authorities lowered export rebates for battery producers from April, driving manufacturers to front-run lithium orders. In the meantime, ambitious bets in power and datacenter infrastructure by the Chinese government was combined with the announcement of higher power storage spending, supporting the outlook for lithium and other battery metals. This was combined with Beijing stating it would double EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems. Meanwhile, authorities stated 27 mining permits were canceled in the lithium hub of Jiangxi, aligned with the earlier suspension of activity in CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine amid Beijing's anti-involution campaign.
2026-02-05
Lithium Hovers Near 2-Year High
Lithium carbonate futures were at CNY 160,000 per tonne, trimming the surge that culminated at the over two-year high of CNY 180,000 on January 26th as markets reconsidered the magnitude added demand amid higher power storage investments in major economies. Chinese authorities lowered export rebates for battery producers from April, driving manufacturers to front-run lithium orders. In the meantime, ambitious bets in power and datacenter infrastructure by the Chinese government was combined with the announcement of higher power storage spending, supporting the outlook for lithium and other battery metals. This was combined with Beijing stating it would double EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems. Meanwhile, authorities stated 27 mining permits were canceled in the lithium hub of Jiangxi, aligned with the earlier suspension of activity in CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine amid Beijing's anti-involution campaign.
2026-01-29
Lithium Surges to Over 2-Year High
Lithium carbonate futures surged past CNY 170,000 per tonne in January, gaining nearly 30% since the start of the year to a two-year high, as signs of strong demand for power storage coincided with the outlook of capped supply. Chinese authorities lowered export rebates for battery producers from April, driving manufacturers to front-run lithium orders. In the meantime, ambitious bets in power and datacenter infrastructure by the Chinese government was combined with the announcement of higher power storage spending, supporting the outlook for lithium and other battery metals. This was combined with Beijing stating it would double EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems. Meanwhile, authorities stated 27 mining permits were canceled in the lithium hub of Jiangxi, aligned with the earlier suspension of activity in CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine amid Beijing's anti-involution campaign.
2026-01-23