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Lithium Price Today

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

Last updated: April 27, 2026

11,839.97
USD/MT
+1.92%
24h change
+4.77%
7-day change
+3.90%
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 27, 202611,839.97+1.92%
Apr 26, 202611,616.46+2.05%
Apr 24, 202611,383.62+1.82%
Apr 23, 202611,180.17+1.34%
Apr 22, 202611,032.70-1.22%
Apr 21, 202611,169.47-1.78%
Apr 20, 202611,371.37+0.62%
Apr 19, 202611,301.32-1.35%
Apr 17, 202611,455.60+0.39%
Apr 16, 202611,410.86+0.23%
Apr 15, 202611,384.76-1.85%
Apr 14, 202611,599.35+0.79%
Apr 13, 202611,508.72-1.62%
Apr 12, 202611,697.74+1.66%
Apr 11, 202611,506.24+0.81%
Apr 10, 202611,413.47-2.03%
Apr 9, 202611,649.61+1.38%
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—
Current Price
11,839.97
USD/MT
24h
+1.92%
7d
+4.77%
30d
+3.90%
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