Lithium traded flat at 173,000 CNY/T on April 24, 2026. Over the past month, Lithium's price has risen 13.44%, and is up 147.85% compared to the same time last year, 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 5750000.00 in December of 2022. Lithium - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 26 of 2026.

Lithium is expected to trade at 176374.65 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 192151.10 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Gold 4,709.27 11.21 0.24% 3.98% 41.85% Apr/24
Silver 75.63 0.250 0.33% 6.07% 128.72% Apr/24
Copper 6.02 -0.0520 -0.86% 8.85% 24.44% Apr/24
Steel 3,152.00 17.00 0.54% 0.67% 3.58% Apr/24
Lithium 173,000.00 0 0% 13.44% 147.85% Apr/24
Platinum 2,030.40 -8.00 -0.39% 5.43% 109.90% Apr/24
Iron Ore 107.10 0.04 0.04% 1.02% 7.19% Apr/24


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
173000.00 173000.00 5750000.00 39000.00 2017 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Lithium Rises to 3-Month High
Lithium carbonate prices in China rose to CNY 173,000 per tonne April, the highest in three months and nearly 50% up year-to-date amid evidence of growing long-term demand. The surge in crude oil and product prices since the start of March supported the outlook for larger economies to favor new energy vehicles, which use batteries that take lithium as a major input. Likewise, BYD forecasted it will sell 1.5 million units overseas this year, revised higher from the January estimate of 1.3 million units. Demand also remained supported by Chinese investment in power infrastructure, recently consolidated with Beijing stating it would double national EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027. Fresh buying is also featured from data center operators, whose power storage systems require more lithium than those used by EVs, on the historical capital investments by AI companies and hardware producers.
2026-04-23
Lithium Gains 40% YTD
Lithium carbonate prices in China rose toward CNY 160,000 per tonne in April, gaining 40% since the start of the year amid bullish demand expectations in the near and longer terms. The surge in crude oil and product prices since the start of March supported the outlook for larger economies to favor new energy vehicles, which use batteries that take lithium as a major input. Likewise, BYD forecasted it will sell 1.5 million units overseas this year, revised higher from the January estimate of 1.3 million units. Demand also remained supported by Chinese investment in power infrastructure, recently exemplified by the announcement of higher power storage spending. This was combined with Beijing stating it would double national EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems. In the meantime, Zimbabwe suspended exports of lithium concentrates and other raw materials to stimulate refining in the county.
2026-04-13
Lithium Holds Rebound
Lithium carbonate prices in China rose past CNY 160,000 per tonne in April, the highest in nearly one month and gaining 40% since the start of the year amid bullish demand expectations in the near and longer terms. The surge in crude oil and product prices since the start of March supported the outlook for larger economies to favor new energy vehicles, which use batteries that take lithium as a major input. Likewise, BYD forecasted it will sell 1.5 million units overseas this year, revised higher from the January estimate of 1.3 million units. Demand also remained supported by Chinese investment in power infrastructure, recently exemplified by the announcement of higher power storage spending. This was combined with Beijing stating it would double national EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems. In the meantime, Zimbabwe suspended exports of lithium concentrates and other raw materials to stimulate refining in the county.
2026-04-01