LCO prices decline, market adopts wait-and-see attitude

Published: May 8, 2025 18:41

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["[LCO Prices Decline, Market Adopts Wait-and-See Attitude] In April 2025, LCO production increased by 27% MoM. On the demand side..."]

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In April 2025, the production of lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) increased by 27% MoM. On the demand side, in H2, consumer electronics companies will gradually release new products. Stockpiling began in April, and the market is in a peak demand season, with a significant increase in downstream demand. On the supply side, the price of LCO is mainly influenced by the prices of upstream cobalt tetroxide and lithium carbonate. Recently, cobalt prices have surged significantly due to the impact of policies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The market generally expects cobalt prices to rise in the future. Therefore, the willingness to sell in large quantities is low, and the main approach is to purchase on an as-needed basis. In May, the downstream consumer market is expected to grow steadily. Downstream battery cell manufacturers will increase their purchases of the main material, LCO. It is anticipated that the production schedule of LCO enterprises will also increase accordingly, with a potential MoM growth of 15%.

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