【SMM Analysis】Domestic Spodumene Imports in March Totaled 534,500 mt

According to the General Administration of Customs, China's spodumene imports totaled 534,500 mt in March 2025, down 6% MoM, equivalent to 46,000 mt LCE.

Specifically, imports from Australian lithium mines were 308,000 mt, up 33% MoM; imports from Zimbabwe were 58,000 mt, down 40% MoM; and imports from Nigeria were 85,000 mt, up 83% MoM. In addition, imports from South Africa were 52,000 mt, down 65% MoM from the previous month, showing a significant decrease.

Moreover, spodumene concentrates in March amounted to 464,300 mt, accounting for 87% of the total ore, mostly from Australia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria.

          Data source: China Customs, SMM processed data based on public information.

        Note: The actual import volume of spodumene concentrates in the month may not be fully and accurately counted from customs data, and some data are reported only in the general direction of import volume.