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Lithium Price Today

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

11,203.62
USD/MT
+0.13%
24h change
+1.17%
7-day change
+1.31%
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
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, 202611,073.68-1.16%
Jul 8, 202611,203.89+0.32%
Jul 7, 202611,168.70-0.02%
Jul 6, 202611,170.92-0.49%
Jul 5, 202611,226.40-0.13%
Jul 4, 202611,241.32-0.19%
Jul 3, 202611,262.78-1.09%
Jul 2, 202611,387.46+0.18%
Jul 1, 202611,367.01+1.12%
Jun 30, 202611,241.22+1.99%
Jun 29, 202611,021.79-0.95%
Jun 28, 202611,127.55+0.65%
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
Current Price
11,203.62
USD/MT
24h
+0.13%
7d
+1.17%
30d
+1.31%
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.