Lithium Hydroxide Prices

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    December 9, 2025

    Why are Lithium Hydroxide Prices so high?

    24-09-2025 - Lithium Hydroxide (LME) prices surged 12.2% from $8500.0/t on August 22nd to $9538.18/t on September 23rd. The month saw a low of $8500.0/t at the start, reaching a high of $9538.18/t on September 19th.

    Our one month forecast for Lithium Hydroxide (LME) is $10204.9 / t, a significant increase of $666.7 / t or 7.0% from the latest price. Our analysis suggests a higher chance of prices falling below our prediction than rising above it.

    Our current forecast indicates that Flows data has the most significant impact, adding $204.5 per tonne to the price forecast. Specifically, Exchange Rates within the Flows data type contribute the most at $204.5 per tonne. Overall, all types of data, including Demand, Flows, and Technical, align in predicting upward price pressure, with Demand adding $64.1/t, Flows contributing $204.5/t, and Technical impacting the forecast by $168.2/t.

    What is the current / spot price of Lithium Hydroxide?

    Lithium Hydroxide Price Today
    December 9, 2025
    Current Price
    9538.18

    What is the forecast for the price of Lithium Hydroxide?

    Lithium Hydroxide Price Forecast
    December 9, 2025
    1 Month Forecast
    10204.9
    1 Year Forecast

    What are the short-term drivers of Lithium Hydroxide prices?

    Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Short term price trends - Movements in the Chinese Yuan - Movements in the Euro Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Long term price trends

    What are the long-term drivers of Lithium Hydroxide prices?

    Will the price of Lithium Hydroxide go up?

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