Lithium ore prices and battery cabinets

What is a lithium metal price report?

It encompasses an in-depth review of spot price of lithium metal at major ports, a breakdown of prices including Ex Works, FOB, and CIF, alongside a region-wise dissection of lithium metal price trend across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

How did the lithium metal market perform in the first quarter 2025?

During the first quarter of 2025, the lithium metal prices in the USA reached 1,57,990 USD/MT in March. As per the lithium metal price chart, the market saw an early surge in January, fueled by optimism in the electric vehicle industry and signs of a stabilized lithium salts market.

Who provides the lithium commodity price?

We provide the lithium commodity price for the following: Fastmarkets’ mission is to meet the market’s data requirements honestly and independently, acting with integrity and care to ensure that the trust and confidence placed in the reliability of our pricing methodologies is maintained.

What is lithium carbonate & Lithium hydroxide?

Trading Economics provides Lithium pricing based on spot prices for Lithium Carbonate, 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade, traded in China. Lithium is a silver-white light metal. Lithium hydroxide is used in batteries for electrical vehicles and mobile phones.

What is Iosco's independent audited lithium pricing process?

Our independently audited lithium pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Our price reporters are required to follow robust pricing procedures, clearly defined methodologies and price specifications during their market reporting and pricing sessions. Fastmarkets has more than 150 years of specialist commodity expertise.

What happened to lithium carbonate prices?

Lithium carbonate prices fell to CNY 78,350 per tonne, dropping from the one-year high of CNY 87,100 on August 19th as market reconsidered the magnitude of supply cuts out of China.