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Lithium Price Today

Lithium carbonate and hydroxide used in EV batteries, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals.

Last updated: June 1, 2026

11,340.37
USD/MT
+0.12%
24h change
-1.05%
7-day change
-4.76%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Lithium

Lithium is the lightest metal and a critical input for rechargeable batteries. Demand is driven by electric vehicle adoption and stationary energy storage. Prices are not exchange-traded and are set by direct contract.

Common Grades & Types
Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃)
Battery-grade: >99.5% purity. Used in LFP and some NMC cathodes.
Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH)
Battery-grade: >56.5% LiOH. Used in high-nickel NMC and NCA cathodes.
Spodumene Concentrate (SC6)
Lithium ore concentrate (~6% Li₂O), feedstock for downstream processing.
Key Applications
  • EV battery cathodes (dominant and rapidly growing use)
  • Stationary grid storage
  • Consumer electronics (laptops, phones)
  • Specialty greases and lubricants
  • Glass and ceramics
What Drives Lithium Prices
  • 1EV adoption rates globally
  • 2Brine vs hard rock production costs
  • 3Chinese demand and inventory
  • 4South American brine supply (Lithium Triangle)
  • 5Australian spodumene supply
  • 6Battery recycling supply (black mass)
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Jun 1, 202611,340.37+0.12%
May 31, 202611,326.31-0.31%
May 30, 202611,361.86-1.78%
May 27, 202611,567.68+1.56%
May 26, 202611,390.10+0.98%
May 25, 202611,279.77-1.77%
May 24, 202611,483.37+0.19%
May 22, 202611,461.05-2.02%
May 20, 202611,697.82+0.43%
May 19, 202611,648.15-0.75%
May 18, 202611,735.62+0.37%
May 17, 202611,692.04+1.71%
May 16, 202611,495.48-1.91%
May 15, 202611,719.57-2.04%
May 14, 202611,963.68+1.60%
May 13, 202611,775.43-1.73%
May 12, 202611,982.26+1.17%
May 10, 202611,843.54+1.76%
May 9, 202611,638.23-1.07%
May 8, 202611,763.82-0.82%
May 7, 202611,861.04-1.08%
May 6, 202611,990.72-1.94%
May 5, 202612,227.57+1.61%
May 4, 202612,033.31+1.11%
May 3, 202611,901.26-0.05%
May 2, 202611,906.95—
Current Price
11,340.37
USD/MT
24h
+0.12%
7d
-1.05%
30d
-4.76%
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