Lithium19 Jan 2026 08:04
As of January 19, 2026, lithium carbonate prices in China are trading around 158,000 CNY/T (approx. $21,900 USD/T), representing a slight decrease of -0.63% from the previous day.
Despite recent daily fluctuations, the market has shown a significant recovery over the past month, with prices up roughly 62.80% in that period, driven by supply constraints.
Key Lithium Price Metrics (January 16-19, 2026)
Lithium Carbonate (Battery Grade, China): ~158,000–160,000 CNY/T
Lithium Hydroxide (CIF China, Japan, Korea): ~$18,800–$19,150 USD/T
Spodumene Concentrate (6% Li2O): Continued downward trend following an over 80% drop between March 2023 and 2024.