GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Seaborne Asian hydroxide price falls; European, US prices tumble but ‘close to bottom’

摘要

Previous weakness in the Chinese battery-grade lithium markets travelled through into the seaborne lithium hydroxide market which fell by 4.7% week on week on Thursday January 9, while the delivered, duty-paid Europe and United States compound prices both fell on the availability of cheaper spot material. - Asian seaborne battery-grade hydroxide price fell by 50 cents per kg, while the carbonate price held steady. - European and US prices fell on competitive offers and slow market activity. - Domestic Chinese prices were unmoved with limited transaction heard. Markets are winding down ahead of the Lunar New Year on January 25.