[SMM Daily Review: Lithium Carbonate Spot Prices Decline on January 3]
The SMM battery-grade lithium carbonate index price was 74,865 yuan/mt, down 201 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. Battery-grade lithium carbonate was priced at 73,900-75,900 yuan/mt, with an average price of 74,900 yuan/mt, down 200 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. Industrial-grade lithium carbonate was priced at 71,150-72,150 yuan/mt, with an average price of 71,650 yuan/mt, down 200 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. Affected by macro sentiment, futures prices generally declined. From the perspective of actual supply and demand for lithium carbonate, both supply and demand showed signs of weakening in January, but supply still exceeded demand. It is expected that lithium carbonate will continue to see inventory buildup in January. Considering the potential procurement peak period before the Chinese New Year and the current market's available circulating inventory, lithium carbonate spot prices are expected to have slight downside room, accompanied by sideways movement.
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