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Lithium Price Today

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

10,993.40
USD/MT
-1.23%
24h change
-4.20%
7-day change
-0.72%
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
Aug 7, 202610,993.40-1.23%
Aug 6, 202611,130.79+0.19%
Aug 5, 202611,110.07-1.50%
Aug 4, 202611,279.05-0.54%
Aug 3, 202611,340.71-0.05%
Aug 2, 202611,346.49-0.61%
Aug 1, 202611,416.30-0.51%
Jul 30, 202611,475.08-0.09%
Jul 29, 202611,485.39-1.38%
Jul 28, 202611,646.19+1.06%
Jul 26, 202611,524.03+1.82%
Jul 25, 202611,318.30+0.32%
Jul 24, 202611,282.09-1.56%
Jul 23, 202611,460.96+0.13%
Jul 22, 202611,445.71+0.79%
Jul 21, 202611,356.51+0.94%
Jul 20, 202611,251.30+1.44%
Jul 19, 202611,091.40-1.00%
Jul 17, 202611,203.62+0.13%
Jul 16, 202611,189.39+0.90%
Jul 15, 202611,089.30-1.61%
Jul 14, 202611,271.16-1.41%
Jul 12, 202611,431.91+1.78%
Jul 11, 202611,232.28+1.57%
Jul 10, 202611,058.24-0.14%
Jul 9, 202611,073.68
Current Price
10,993.40
USD/MT
24h
-1.23%
7d
-4.20%
30d
-0.72%
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.