- Lithium ore prices refer to CIF prices for lithium spodumene concentrate (SC6, Li2O ≥6%).
Lithium salt prices weaken amid fluctuations; cell prices dip; ESS prices steady for now
October 28, 2026
Lithium ore and lithium salt Over the past week, prices for both spodumene concentrate and battery-grade lithium carbonate have continued to decline. Battery-grade lithium carbonate (spot) Price range
>3%
0~3%
0%
0~-3%
<-3%
| Item | High | Low | Average price | Change(%) | Change($) | Price forecast for next period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spodumene concentrate (SC6) CIF (USD) | 1400 | 1300 | 1350 | -10.0 | -150 |
| Item | High | Low | Average price | Change(%) | Change($) | Price forecast for next period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery-grade lithium carbonate (RMB) | 9.9 | 9.5 | 9.7 | -4.9 | -0.5 |
- Lithium salt prices represent the delivered, after-tax transaction price of battery-grade lithium carbonate from leading Chinese brands.
| Item | High | Low | Average price | Change(%) | Change($) | Price forecast for next period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prismatic LFP cell- 100Ah (RMB) | 0.445 | 0.380 | 0.413 | -0.6 | -0.003 | |
| Prismatic LFP cell- 280Ah (RMB) | 0.385 | 0.325 | 0.355 | -0.7 | -0.003 | |
| Prismatic LFP cell- 314Ah (RMB) | 0.385 | 0.325 | 0.355 | -0.7 | -0.003 |
- In China, cell prices are based on after-tax transactions from nearly 20 leading manufacturers. The price of 100 Ah cells is mainly based on long-cycle specifications (6,000 cycles and above).
| Item | High | Low | Average price | Change(%) | Change($) | Price forecast for next period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC side-liquid-cooled container (2h) (RMB) | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | -- | -- | |
| AC side-liquid-cooled container (1h) (RMB) | 0.87 | 0.81 | 0.84 | -- | -- | |
| AC side-liquid-cooled container (2h) (RMB) | 0.63 | 0.52 | 0.58 | -- | -- | |
| AC side-liquid-cooled container (4h) (RMB) | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.53 | -- | -- |
- In China, ESS prices are compiled from monthly bidding data and manufacturer deals.
Source：InfoLink Consulting