[SMM Data] LiPF6 Import and Export Data in May 2025

Published: Jun 20, 2025 16:14
[SMM Data: Import and Export Data of LiPF6 in May 2025] In May 2025, China's cumulative exports of LiPF6 reached 1,299 mt, up approximately 7% MoM.

According to data from China Customs, in May 2025, China's cumulative exports of LiPF6 reached 1,299 mt, up approximately 7% MoM. Meanwhile, China's cumulative imports of LiPF6 stood at 0 mt.


In terms of exports, China exported 1,299 mt of LiPF6 in May 2025, up approximately 7% MoM from April and approximately 6% YoY. Specifically, 120 mt of LiPF6 was exported to Poland, down approximately 67.7% MoM; 157.403 mt was exported to Japan, down approximately 22.7% MoM; 229.684 mt was exported to South Korea, increasing approximately 34.2% MoM; and 373.143 mt was exported to the US, increasing approximately 250% MoM, showing a significant rise.

Overall, there was a slight increase in overseas procurement volume of LiPF6 in May.

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