| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium Hydroxide | China | FOB | USD 18,407.14/MT | August 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | India | CIF | USD 18,497.92/MT | August 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | USA | CIF | USD 18,562.76/MT | August 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | Germany | CIF | USD 18,520.72/MT | August 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | Australia | CIF | USD 18,501.81/MT | August 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | China | FOB | USD 19,174.10/MT | July 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | India | CIF | USD 19,280.91/MT | July 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | USA | CIF | USD 19,361.59/MT | July 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | Germany | CIF | USD 19,307.73/MT | July 2026 |
| Lithium Hydroxide | Australia | CIF | USD 19,272.56/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Lithium Hydroxide fell from ~USD 19,174.10/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 18,407.14/MT in August, a decline of ~4.0%. India followed with a drop of about 4.1%, from ~USD 19,280.91/MT (CIF) to ~USD 18,497.92/MT. Prices weakened in July as the Jianxiawo mine in China and several Australian operations restarted, raising fears of oversupply, while concerns over China's new battery consumption tax hurt sentiment. A short recovery came in August when the Jianxiawo restart stalled, but hydroxide gained less than carbonate. In September, revised inventory data showing much larger stocks pushed prices down again.
Europe
In Germany, lithium hydroxide averaged approximately USD 19,307.73/MT (CIF) in July and eased to about USD 18,520.72/MT in August, a fall of ~4.1%. European prices remain linked to Chinese and seaborne benchmarks, so regional values followed the global decline. Local supply is developing, as Europe's first lithium hydroxide refinery in Bitterfeld began producing battery-grade material and is aiming for full capacity in the second half of the year. This may reduce reliance on imports over time, but had little effect on Q3 prices.
North America
In the USA, average lithium hydroxide import prices decreased from nearly USD 19,361.59/MT (CIF) in July to roughly USD 18,562.76/MT in August, a drop of ~4.1%. Import prices tracked weaker Asian values as mine restarts eased supply concerns. Producers in the Americas still earned far higher prices than a year earlier, supported by strong energy storage demand. The US government also sought about 16,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate for its strategic stockpile, which offered some support to sentiment.
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According to Procurement Resource, lithium hydroxide prices are likely to stay under pressure as new supply and high inventories weigh on the market, though stockpiling and steady battery demand may limit declines.
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Asia
In China, the average Lithium Hydroxide price declined from ~USD 19661.88/MT (FOB) in April to about USD 18798/MT (FOB) in June, showing an ~4.39% decrease. In India, the average price fell from about USD 19711.88/MT (CIF) in April to ~USD 18885.7/MT (CIF) in June. Asian conditions entered Q2 with strong supply-side support following disruptions to lithium concentrate availability and continued uncertainty around Chinese mine production. However, the market gradually softened as elevated raw-material values encouraged producers to consider restarting idled capacity and buyers became less aggressive in procurement. China’s battery sector remained an important demand anchor, with power and energy-storage battery production rising 48.8% year on year during January-February 2026. Nevertheless, increasing adoption of lithium iron phosphate chemistry reduced incremental demand for hydroxide relative to carbonate, limiting sustained upward momentum.
Europe
In Germany, the average price moved down from ~USD 19787.88/MT (CIF) in April to ~USD 18919.6/MT (CIF) in June, showing an approx. 4.39% decrease. European Lithium Hydroxide conditions remained supported by import dependence and continued growth in battery-electric vehicles, but the market softened as global supply expectations improved. European refiners also progressed new domestic conversion capacity, reducing longer-term concerns over dependence on imported battery chemicals. Battery-electric vehicle registrations increased 27.9% year on year in May, supporting cathode-material demand, although the rising share of lithium iron phosphate batteries restrained hydroxide consumption.
North America
In the USA, the average Lithium Hydroxide price decreased from roughly USD 19748.88/MT (CIF) in April to ~USD 18953.1/MT (CIF) in June. North American conditions weakened moderately as improving global supply expectations offset continued battery-sector investment. Domestic supply-chain development advanced, but imported battery-grade material remained important during Q2. Demand from high-nickel battery manufacturing provided support, while increasing competition from lithium iron phosphate chemistry limited stronger hydroxide consumption.
Lithium hydroxide is a clear to water-white liquid with a pungent odour. It is non-combustible on its own but produces toxic fumes on heating. It is toxic and corrosive in nature. It is widely used to make rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, laptops, and phones and also used to make non-rechargeable batteries for heart pacemakers, toys and clocks.
LiOH
Additives in lithium-based greases, batteries, lithium soaps, lithium salts, absorbent of carbon dioxide, cleaning products.
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Lithium hydroxide can be produced via the electrolysis method, which involves the electrolysis of lithium chlorides obtained from brines or lithium sulfates. The process requires removing the impurities from the starting materials, followed by electrolysis to give lithium hydroxide.
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