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Lithium Price Today

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

11,055.71
USD/MT
-1.67%
24h change
-1.48%
7-day change
-2.69%
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)
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Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Jun 26, 202611,055.71-1.67%
Jun 25, 202611,243.55-0.96%
Jun 24, 202611,352.53+1.80%
Jun 23, 202611,151.59-0.59%
Jun 22, 202611,217.54+0.61%
Jun 21, 202611,149.90+0.83%
Jun 20, 202611,058.50-1.46%
Jun 18, 202611,222.26-0.18%
Jun 17, 202611,242.38+0.30%
Jun 16, 202611,209.12+0.11%
Jun 15, 202611,197.28+1.84%
Jun 14, 202610,994.56-1.31%
Jun 13, 202611,140.19-1.12%
Jun 12, 202611,265.99+0.13%
Jun 11, 202611,251.43-1.03%
Jun 10, 202611,368.33-1.44%
Jun 9, 202611,533.85-0.84%
Jun 8, 202611,631.63-2.02%
Jun 7, 202611,871.12+0.44%
Jun 6, 202611,818.57+1.72%
Jun 5, 202611,619.20+0.28%
Jun 4, 202611,587.07+0.77%
Jun 3, 202611,498.29+1.09%
Jun 2, 202611,374.76+0.30%
Jun 1, 202611,340.37+0.12%
May 31, 202611,326.31-0.31%
May 30, 202611,361.86—
Current Price
11,055.71
USD/MT
24h
-1.67%
7d
-1.48%
30d
-2.69%
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