Non-ferrous

Non-ferrous

Base Metals

Rare Earth

Scrap Metals

Minor Metals

Precious Metals

Ferrous Metals

Ferrous Metals

Iron Ore Index Iron Ore Price Coke Coal Pig Iron Steel Billet Finished Steel

New Energy

New Energy

Solar Lithium Cobalt Cathode Material Phosphorus Carbon Anode Separator Electrolyte Battery Cell And Module Battery Recycling Nickel And Manganese Other Materials Sodium-ion Battery Hydrogen Energy

Price Center DatabasePro Reports Events Car Insight

Home / Metal News / China's lithium carbonate imports to recover in November

China's lithium carbonate imports to recover in November

Nov 15, 2023 15:24

Source:SMM

In terms of imports, in October, China is expected to import approximately 12,000 mt of lithium carbonate, down 12.12% MoM but up 3.75% YoY.

In terms of imports, in October, China is expected to import approximately 12,000 mt of lithium carbonate, down 12.12% MoM but up 3.75% YoY. After significant increase in shipments from Chile (+84.48% MoM to 16,791 mt in October), China's lithium carbonate imports are expected to recover to 16,500 mt in November.

Import/Export

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market exchanges, and relying on SMM's internal database model, for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For queries, please contact Lemon Zhao at lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please email service.en@smm.cn

Related news

China's Exports of Hot-Rolled Plate and Coil Soared in December, Imports down

According to China customs, China's exports of hot-rolled plate and coil totalled 955,600 mt in December 2022, up 16.47% month on month and 129.16% year on year.

time

Mar 2, 2023 16:12

Hot-rolled Coil Exports to Spike February-March as Export Profits Exceed Domestic Sales

Many domestic steel mills said that China’s export quotations of steel have once again enjoyed price advantages against the rising overseas steel prices since January, when the export profits were already significantly higher than those of domestic sales.

time

Mar 2, 2023 16:10

Hot-rolled Coil Exports to Spike February-March as Export Profits Exceed Domestic Sales

EMM Exports Soared in Overseas Seasonal Peak Season

China’s EMM exports in November 2022 stood at 25,500 mt, a month-on-month increase of 23%, and a year-on-year drop of 17%, according to SMM statistics.

time

Dec 26, 2022 12:16

Petroleum Coke Imports Decreased 31.8% MoM in July, while Total Imports from January to July Increased 222,200 mt YoY

According to customs data, China imported 909,100 mt of petroleum coke in July, a month-on-month decrease of 31.8% or 423,800 mt and a year-on-year decrease of 6.07%.

time

Aug 24, 2022 09:34

Petroleum Coke Imports Decreased 31.8% MoM in July, while Total Imports from January to July Increased 222,200 mt YoY

China Manganese Ore Imports Fell in May as Sharp Price Rise Suppressed Buying Interest

SHANGHAI, June 29 (SMM) - According to the latest release of the General Administration of Customs, China imported 2.24 million mt of manganese ore in May 2022, a month-on-month decrease of 16% and year-on-year decrease of 21%.

time

Jun 29, 2022 10:22

Industry Analysis

China Manganese Ore Imports Fell in May as Sharp Price Rise Suppressed Buying Interest

The Import Volume of Ferrochrome in May Fell by 37% Year-on-Year, The Demand Remaining Weak amid Sufficient Supply

China's imports of high-carbon ferrochrome were 158,400 mt in May 2022, a month-on-month decrease of 41,500 mt or 22% and a year-on-year decrease of 91,900 mt or 37%.

time

Jun 24, 2022 11:59

The Import Volume of Ferrochrome in May Fell by 37% Year-on-Year, The Demand Remaining Weak amid Sufficient Supply

EU's Restoration of Anti-Dumping Measures Will not Have a Great Impact on Chinese Aluminium Foil Industry

SHANGHAI, May 26 (SMM) - Following analysis and evaluation, the European Commission believes that although there are still certain uncertainties in the market, the statutory conditions for suspending anti-dumping measures are no longer met.

time

May 26, 2022 17:33

EU's Restoration of Anti-Dumping Measures Will not Have a Great Impact on Chinese Aluminium Foil Industry

China will Export a Large Quantity of Coke in May amid the Dropping Coke Prices

Recently, the General Administration of Customs released the import and export data for April 2022.

time

May 24, 2022 17:53

China will Export a Large Quantity of Coke in May amid the Dropping Coke Prices

China Lithium Carbonate Imports in Apr Dropped 48% MoM

China's lithium carbonate imports in April 2022 were 5,763 mt, down 48% MoM and 36% YoY.

time

May 20, 2022 10:59

China Lithium Carbonate Imports in Apr Dropped 48% MoM

Sky-High Ocean Freight Has Fallen for 17 Consecutive Weeks, But May Rebound Once Shanghai Lifts Covid Lockdown

SHANGHAI, May 17(SMM) - Ocean freight has fallen recently after a drastic spike earlier this year, and more ships have become available for renting.

time

May 17, 2022 14:25

Sky-High Ocean Freight Has Fallen for 17 Consecutive Weeks, But May Rebound Once Shanghai Lifts Covid Lockdown

SMM Events & Webinars

Nov
05
- 2025 SMM Europe & Africa Lithium Resources Field Trip
  Nov 05 - 14,2025
  Spain • Morocco • Zimbabwe New Energy Lithium Battery Industry Tour | November 5–14, 2025
  Spain & Morocco & Zimbabwe
Nov
24
- Shanghai Metals Expo 2025
  Nov 24 - 25,2025
  Shanghai, China
Nov
25
- 2025 SME Metals Future Outlook Seminar — Insights・Strategy・Tomorrow Price Dynamics Supply & Demand Market Sharing
  Nov 25 - 25,2025
  Free international seminar on base metals and new energy metals for key insights and strategic networking.
  Shanghai, China

MOST POPULAR

1.China Lithium Market Dynamics and Lithium Procurement Study

2.Battery Recycling Technology Understanding

3.Solid State Battery Market

4.China Lithium Market Dynamics and Lithium Procurement Study

5.Project Case - New Energy -Market Study

Shanghai Metals Market

Privacy Policy Compliance Centre SMM Credit Service Contact Us About Us Terms & Conditions Sitemap Holiday Pricing Schedule

Notice: By accessing this site you agree that you will not copy or reproduce any part of its contents (including, but not limited to, single prices, graphs or news content) in any form or for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the publisher.

Drop us a line

service.en@smm.cn

How can we help you?

+86 021 5155-0306

Live chat via WhatsApp

Copyright © 2025 SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.