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LCO: Downstream demand remains robust, with ample upward momentum.

iconOct 23, 2025 18:05

The LCO market demonstrated strong performance, with transaction prices for standard-grade products rising above 370,000 yuan/mt. This round of price increases was primarily driven by the transmission of price hikes in raw materials such as cobalt chloride and Co3O4, coupled with robust demand from battery cell enterprises. Currently, demand for cathode materials from downstream sectors, particularly consumer electronics, is expected to remain robust in November-December, supporting the sustained strength of LCO prices. In the short term, LCO prices are projected to remain firm, with potential for further increases.

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