Market Summary: On June 5, the lithium carbonate market continued its downward trend, with the main 2407 futures contract falling by 2.44%. The futures opened at 101,900 yuan per ton and closed at 99,800 yuan per ton. The trading volume was 122,591 contracts, and open interest increased by 47 contracts to 168,133.
Spot Market Overview:
Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate:
SMM index: 101,729 yuan per ton (~14,048.35 USD/ton), down by 1,732 yuan from the previous day.
Price range: 99,500 - 104,500 yuan per ton, with an average price of 102,000 yuan per ton (~14,085.39 USD/ton), down by 1,800 yuan.
Industrial-Grade Lithium Carbonate:
Price range: 97,300 - 99,300 yuan per ton, with an average price of 98,300 yuan per ton (~13,577.49 USD/ton), down by 1,700 yuan.
Market Dynamics:
Futures Performance: The main 2407 futures contract opened at 101,900 yuan per ton and experienced a downward trend, briefly touching an intraday low of 99,250 yuan per ton before stabilizing. In the afternoon, it continued to decline slightly, ultimately closing down by 2.44%.
Spot Market Activity: The market remained sluggish, with limited trading activity. Some upstream lithium salt producers adjusted their spot prices in response to market sentiment, leading to a downward shift in price focus. Downstream enterprises remained cautious about spot purchases, preferring long-term agreements for stability due to significant price fluctuations. Their price expectations continued to decrease.
Looking Forward:
Production and Sales:
Upstream producers are continuously adjusting their pricing strategies in response to market conditions, resulting in lower spot prices.
Purchasing Behavior:
Downstream buyers are cautious about spot purchases, relying on long-term agreements for stability and showing limited interest in current spot prices due to ongoing price volatility.
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Robin He
SMM Li-ion Battery Materials Department
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