This week, spot lithium carbonate prices have dropped significantly. Supply side, some lithium salt smelters remain confident about September downstream demand, with production slightly increasing. Downstream material plants are preparing for the traditional September-October peak season, with production schedules continuing to rise. With both supply and demand increasing, the current high cumulative inventory of lithium carbonate suggests that prices still have room to fall. This week, spot lithium carbonate trading activities have slightly increased due to the rise in downstream production schedules. There is still a certain difference in price expectations between upstream and downstream, and the market is currently in a price negotiation phase. Given the oversupply situation, lithium carbonate prices are expected to continue to fluctuate downward.

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