Lithium carbonate and hydroxide used in EV batteries, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
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.
| Date | Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 11,735.62 | +0.37% |
| May 17, 2026 | 11,692.04 | +1.71% |
| May 16, 2026 | 11,495.48 | -1.91% |
| May 15, 2026 | 11,719.57 | -2.04% |
| May 14, 2026 | 11,963.68 | +1.60% |
| May 13, 2026 | 11,775.43 | -1.73% |
| May 12, 2026 | 11,982.26 | +1.17% |
| May 10, 2026 | 11,843.54 | +1.76% |
| May 9, 2026 | 11,638.23 | -1.07% |
| May 8, 2026 | 11,763.82 | -0.82% |
| May 7, 2026 | 11,861.04 | -1.08% |
| May 6, 2026 | 11,990.72 | -1.94% |
| May 5, 2026 | 12,227.57 | +1.61% |
| May 4, 2026 | 12,033.31 | +1.11% |
| May 3, 2026 | 11,901.26 | -0.05% |
| May 2, 2026 | 11,906.95 | +1.84% |
| May 1, 2026 | 11,692.12 | -0.59% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 11,761.48 | +1.27% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 11,614.36 | -1.97% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 11,847.67 | +0.07% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 11,839.97 | +1.92% |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 11,616.46 | +2.05% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 11,383.62 | +1.82% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 11,180.17 | +1.34% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 11,032.70 | -1.22% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 11,169.47 | -1.78% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 11,371.37 | +0.62% |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 11,301.32 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.