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Lithium Price Today

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

Last updated: April 6, 2026

11,490.52
USD/MT
+0.97%
24h change
+2.55%
7-day change
-8.86%
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
Apr 6, 202611,490.52+0.97%
Apr 5, 202611,380.21+1.22%
Apr 4, 202611,242.62+0.86%
Apr 3, 202611,146.47+1.42%
Apr 2, 202610,990.51-1.86%
Apr 1, 202611,198.77-1.30%
Mar 31, 202611,346.69+1.27%
Mar 30, 202611,204.82-1.68%
Mar 29, 202611,395.98+0.34%
Mar 28, 202611,357.83-1.31%
Mar 27, 202611,509.10+1.82%
Mar 25, 202611,303.12-0.76%
Mar 24, 202611,390.18+1.01%
Mar 23, 202611,275.91-1.96%
Mar 22, 202611,501.42-0.85%
Mar 21, 202611,599.95-0.92%
Mar 20, 202611,707.87+0.03%
Mar 19, 202611,704.73-0.06%
Mar 18, 202611,712.23+0.78%
Mar 17, 202611,622.10-2.03%
Mar 16, 202611,863.27+0.11%
Mar 15, 202611,850.70-1.84%
Mar 14, 202612,072.26+0.28%
Mar 13, 202612,038.94-1.32%
Mar 12, 202612,200.38-0.89%
Mar 11, 202612,310.26-2.36%
Mar 10, 202612,607.98
Current Price
11,490.52
USD/MT
24h
+0.97%
7d
+2.55%
30d
-8.86%
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.