The latest pricing from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reveals a narrow margin between key lithium grades. Lithium Carbonate (>=99.2% Li2CO3) is valued at $20,700 per metric ton, while Lithium Hydroxide maintains a slight premium at $20,950. These weekly updates provide essential transparency for automakers and refiners operating within China’s dominant battery manufacturing ecosystem.
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China EV Battery Metal Prices Stabilize as Lithium Hits $20,700
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has released its latest price assessment for essential electric vehicle battery materials, with Lithium Carbonate currently trading at $20,700 per metric ton in the Chinese market. The data underscores the current valuation of the world's most critical green-energy supply chain components.
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In the cathode material segment, Cobalt Sulphate prices settled at $14,065 per metric ton, according to the report. Nickel Sulphate, which is assessed bi-weekly, is currently priced at $4,568 per metric ton. These figures represent the mid-prices for materials essential to high-nickel and LFP battery chemistries alike.
- Lithium Carbonate (>=99.2%): $20,700
- Lithium Hydroxide (>=56.5%): $20,950
- Cobalt Sulphate (>20.5%): $14,065
- Nickel Sulphate (>22%): $4,568
- Flake Graphite (-100 Mesh): $413
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