What is the lithium price per kg right now?
Lithium pricing is usually quoted as a benchmark in terms of lithium compounds (for example, lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide) and is reported in different units (often $/tonne). Because of that, a single, universal “$ per kg” number doesn’t exist without specifying:
- which product (lithium carbonate vs lithium hydroxide),
- its grade/supply form (battery-grade vs industrial),
- and the market date.
How do I convert a quoted price (like $/tonne) into price per kg?
If a source quotes lithium as $X per metric tonne, then:
- price per kg = X ÷ 1,000
Example: if lithium carbonate is quoted at $18,000 per tonne, that equals $18,000 ÷ 1,000 = $18 per kg.
What lithium product should you use for “price per kg”?
Common price references include:
- Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), often used for batteries.
- Lithium hydroxide (LiOH, often 56.5% LiOH or equivalent), also used for batteries.
- Other forms (spodumene concentrate, technical-grade materials), which are not directly comparable without conversion and context.
Where can I find reliable lithium $/tonne benchmarks (so you can compute $/kg)?
Check reputable market-price trackers (benchmark publishers and commodity data providers). Once you know the exact benchmark and date, you can convert it to $/kg using the ÷ 1,000 rule.
What affects lithium price per kg most?
Prices move with:
- battery demand and production schedules,
- new mine supply and offtake agreements,
- China supply conditions and refining capacity,
- spot vs contract pricing,
- currency (USD vs local currency) and freight.
Quick clarification to give you the exact $/kg you want
Reply with:
1) which form: lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide (or spodumene concentrate),
2) if you have a $/tonne figure (paste it), and
3) the date/source (or tell me “latest”),
and I’ll convert it to a clear per-kg number.