LCO: Prices Experienced Minor Fluctuations, Influenced by Both Raw Materials and Export Policies

Published: Feb 5, 2026 17:19

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LCO prices experienced minor fluctuations, primarily driven by changes in upstream lithium carbonate prices. Currently, cathode producers have generally raised their quotations for standard-grade products to above 400,000 yuan per mt, with high-voltage LCO reaching up to 420,000 yuan per mt. On the demand side, as the Chinese New Year holiday approaches, enterprises have widely reduced their subsequent production schedules. LCO prices are expected to remain stable in February, with little likelihood of wild swings.

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