Regarding imports, Chile's lithium carbonate exports to China jumped 84.48% MoM in October to 16,791 mt. Considering transport times, this should increase China's November imports to about 16,500 mt. However, Chile’s exports to China dropped to 13,592 mt in November, thus China’s December imports are expected to be around 13,000 mt.
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