Lithium ton price?

What is the lithium ton price right now?

“Lithium ton price” usually refers to the market price for lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) or lithium hydroxide (LiOH) sold by the metric ton. The exact price depends on:
- the chemical grade (battery-grade vs. industrial grade),
- the form (carbonate vs. hydroxide),
- location/contract terms (spot vs. long-term, delivered price vs. ex-works),
- and the market date (prices move week to week).

If you tell me which one you mean (lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide, and spot or contract/long-term), I can narrow it down to the right definition.

What should you specify when comparing lithium prices per ton?

When people ask for “per ton” pricing, they usually need the unit definition to avoid comparing apples to oranges. Common distinctions:
- Battery-grade lithium carbonate vs. lithium hydroxide prices
- 99%+ (or similar) purity tiers
- CIF (delivered) vs. FOB vs. ex-works
- “Spot” price vs. a negotiated term price

Why does lithium price per ton change so fast?

Lithium prices are highly sensitive to:
- changes in EV and battery demand expectations
- new supply from mining and refineries
- production outages or ramp-ups
- China and global trade flows
- contract negotiations and inventory levels

Tell me your target so I can give the right number

Reply with:
1) Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) or lithium hydroxide (LiOH)?
2) Battery-grade or another grade?
3) Spot price or contract/long-term price?
4) Which month/date (or “current”)?

Then I can give you the correct “per ton” price reference for that specific product and time.