Split Market Opinions Over Lithium Carbonate Price Outlook

Published: Apr 28, 2023 22:52
After stabilizing for four consecutive trading days, battery-grade lithium carbonate prices have risen for two days, with the average price climbing 5,000 yuan/mt to 189,000 yuan/mt.

After stabilizing for four consecutive trading days, battery-grade lithium carbonate prices have risen for two days, with the average price climbing 5,000 yuan/mt to 189,000 yuan/mt.

For future price trend, lithium carbonate prices will rise to 250,000 yuan/mt in optimistic scenario and fall below 100,000 yuan/mt in pessimistic scenario.

From the perspective of prices in battery industry chain, prices of lithium hexafluorophosphate, artificial graphite and pole piece powder have stabilized.

Survey by GG-lb shows inventory of battery makers has gradually fallen back to healthy levels.

In terms of purchases, battery makers and auto makers have begun to place orders.

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