Why are Lithium Carbonate (US) Prices so high?
10-12-2024 - Lithium Carbonate (US) prices rose by 2.9% over the past month, from $10.38/kg on November 7th to $10.68/kg on December 9th. The high for the month was $10.68/kg on December 2nd, while the low was $10.38/kg on November 7th.
Our one month forecast for Lithium Carbonate (US) is $10.84/kg, up by $0.16/kg or 1.5% from the latest price of $10.68/kg. Our analysis suggests a balanced market risk around this forecast.
Our current forecast indicates that Flows data has the most significant impact, lowering the price forecast by -$0.49 per kilogram. Specifically, Exchange Rates within the Flows data type contribute the most to this decrease. Looking at the overall data, all types, including Demand, Flows, and Technical, align in signaling a downward price trend, with no upward pressure indicated.
Our one month forecast for Lithium Carbonate (US) is $10.84/kg, up by $0.16/kg or 1.5% from the latest price of $10.68/kg. Our analysis suggests a balanced market risk around this forecast.
Our current forecast indicates that Flows data has the most significant impact, lowering the price forecast by -$0.49 per kilogram. Specifically, Exchange Rates within the Flows data type contribute the most to this decrease. Looking at the overall data, all types, including Demand, Flows, and Technical, align in signaling a downward price trend, with no upward pressure indicated.
What is the current / spot price of Lithium Carbonate (US)?
Lithium Carbonate (US) Price Today
December 9, 2025
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What is the forecast for the price of Lithium Carbonate (US)?
Lithium Carbonate (US) Price Forecast
December 9, 2025
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What are the short-term drivers of Lithium Carbonate (US) prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - EWMA-based technical analysis Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Movements in the Chinese Yuan - Movements in the South Korean Won - US Treasury Yield Spread - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year
What are the long-term drivers of Lithium Carbonate (US) prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year - US Treasury Yield Spread Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Movements in the Chinese Yuan - Short term price trends
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