Actual
151500
Daily Change
4,000.00 2.71%
Monthly
-1.62%
Yearly
84.77%
Q3 Forecast
150377
Lithium - Summary

Lithium carbonate prices fell to CNY 140,000 in August, their lowest in nearly six months, as downside consumption risks combined with higher global supply. China said it would end tax exemptions for lithium-ion batteries to rein in a race to the bottom between manufacturers. Industry reports in China indicated that competition between EV battery producers to retain market share drove companies to increase their production schedules, leading to higher lithium sourcing before the announcement. In turn, CATL's Jianxiawo mine, among the largest in the world, cleared security permits to restore activity following its prolonged suspension. On top of that, higher lithium prices since the start of the year drove Australian miners to restore operations. Mineral Resources will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine following an 18-month suspension, while Core Lithium restarted its Finniss project, making up for shortages elsewhere.

Lithium - Stats

Lithium rose to 151,500 CNY/T on August 14, 2026, up 2.71% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has fallen 1.62%, but it is still 84.77% 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 August 15 of 2026.

Lithium - Forecast

Lithium rose to 151,500 CNY/T on August 14, 2026, up 2.71% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has fallen 1.62%, but it is still 84.77% 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 150377.04 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 166248.40 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Gold 4,375.50 25.95 0.60% 7.76% 31.15% Aug/14
Silver 64.66 0.239 0.37% 11.99% 70.12% Aug/14
Copper 6.60 0.0070 0.11% 4.86% 47.60% Aug/14
Steel 3,018.00 2.00 0.07% -3.15% -5.60% Aug/14
Lithium 151,500.00 4000 2.71% -1.62% 84.77% Aug/14
Platinum 1,756.90 24.70 1.43% 7.02% 31.82% Aug/14
Iron Ore 95.17 0.12 0.13% -3.75% -6.32% Aug/14


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
151500.00 147500.00 5750000.00 39000.00 2017 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Lithium Falls to 6-Month Low
Lithium carbonate prices fell to CNY 140,000 in August, their lowest in nearly six months, as downside consumption risks combined with higher global supply. China said it would end tax exemptions for lithium-ion batteries to rein in a race to the bottom between manufacturers. Industry reports in China indicated that competition between EV battery producers to retain market share drove companies to increase their production schedules, leading to higher lithium sourcing before the announcement. In turn, CATL's Jianxiawo mine, among the largest in the world, cleared security permits to restore activity following its prolonged suspension. On top of that, higher lithium prices since the start of the year drove Australian miners to restore operations. Mineral Resources will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine following an 18-month suspension, while Core Lithium restarted its Finniss project, making up for shortages elsewhere.
2026-08-03
Lithium Drops to 5-Month Low
Lithium carbonate prices fell below CNY 145,000 in July, their lowest in five months, as obstacles to consumption combined with higher global supply. China said it would end tax exemptions for lithium-ion batteries to rein in a race to the bottom between manufacturers. Industry reports in China indicated that competition between EV battery producers to retain market share drove companies to increase their production schedules, leading to higher lithium sourcing before the announcement. In turn, CATL's Jianxiawo mine, among the largest in the world, cleared security permits to restore activity following its prolonged suspension. On top of that, higher lithium prices since the start of the year drove Australian miners to restore operations. Mineral Resources will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine following an 18-month suspension, while Core Lithium restarted its Finniss project, making up for shortages elsewhere.
2026-07-22
Lithium Falls to Near 4-Month Low
Lithium carbonate prices fell to CNY 151,000 in July, their lowest in nearly four months, amid the outlook of higher global supply. CATL's Jianxiawo mine, among the largest in the world, cleared security permits to restore activity following its prolonged suspension. On top of that, higher lithium prices since the start of the year drove Australian miners to restore operations. Mineral Resources will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine following an 18-month suspension, while Core Lithium restarted its Finniss project, making up for shortages elsewhere. Still, industry reports in China indicated that competition between EV battery producers to retain market share drove companies to increase their production schedules, leading to higher lithium sourcing. On top of that, accelerating demand for energy storage systems magnified lithium consumption, even as EV orders in China slow.
2026-07-16