Recently, Germany’s revomet GmbH and China’s CNGR Advanced Material officially established a joint venture, marking an important step forward in China-Europe cooperation in battery recycling and critical material supply. This collaboration not only combines the technological and resource strengths of both parties but also reflects the complexity and necessity of cross-border coordination amid the global reshaping of the new energy industry chain.

In July 2025, China's total lithium carbonate imports were approximately 13,845 mt, down 22% MoM and 43% YoY. The average import price was about $9,987/mt, a 1.3% decrease from the June average.

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According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2025, fruit shell charcoal imports amounted to 11,092.3 mt, down 3% MoM and 31% YoY. The average import price of fruit shell charcoal in June was $653.97/mt. In May, the average import price was $652.95/mt, with the average import price remaining flat MoM but still at a historically high level.

China imported 750,000 tonnes of spodumene in July, up 30.4% month-on-month—equivalent to roughly 67,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate (LCE).