Lithium price today?

What is the lithium price today (and what exact number should I look for)?

“Lithium price” can mean different benchmarks, depending on the product and the market (for example, lithium carbonate vs. lithium hydroxide, and Asia vs. Europe vs. U.S. market listings). The current price also changes daily with news, supply/demand, and contract updates.

If you tell me which one, I can give the right price

Reply with:
- the product (most commonly lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide)
- the region/benchmark you want (often China/Asia benchmark indexes)
- the unit you want (usually USD per metric ton)

…and I’ll format the answer accordingly.

Why lithium prices swing so fast

Prices typically move with:
- spot vs. contract buying (spot can change daily; contracts can lag)
- changes in battery demand forecasts
- supply disruptions (mines, processing capacity)
- policy/tariff and shipping-cost news

Quick way to get a real-time figure

For a real-time “today” quote, you generally need a live commodities feed or an index provider that updates daily.

If you share which benchmark you mean (carbonate or hydroxide, and region), I’ll point you to the most relevant market reference for “today’s” lithium price.