China’s lithium carbonate prices have declined sharply amid slower EV demand growth and geopolitical uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions, with benchmark prices dropping to ~RMB 95,000 per tonne in early 2026, down significantly from over RMB 500,000 per tonne in 2022. The price correction reflects oversupply from expanding mining and refining capacity alongside moderated EV sales momentum.
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