Lithium Hydroxide Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition
Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend, Index and Forecast
Track the latest insights on lithium hydroxide price trend and forecast with detailed analysis of regional fluctuations and market dynamics across North America, Latin America, Central Europe, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, North Africa, West Africa, Central and Southern Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and Oceania.
Lithium Hydroxide Prices Outlook Q3 2025
- USA: USD 11043/MT
- China: USD 9585/MT
- Germany: USD 11055/MT
- South Korea: USD 13665/MT
- Japan: USD 14154/MT
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During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in the USA reached 11043 USD/MT in September. This rise was driven by increased procurement activity from domestic battery-manufacturers and EV makers, which intensified demand for battery-grade inputs. On the supply side, logistic and energy costs rose, while domestic refining margins were squeezed by raw material bottlenecks and higher freight rates. Currency headwinds and tariff risks also added cost pressures for imported spodumene and processing inputs.
During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in China reached 9585 USD/MT in September. Market pressure in China emerged from robust electric vehicle output and large-scale energy-storage builds, which pushed up the need for high-purity lithium hydroxide. On the domestic supply side, regulatory interventions and capacity curtailments of certain mines increased cost base, while export handling and port logistics added cost escalation. Currency stability helped moderate imported input costs, yet heightened processing demands and premium grade needs reinforced upward price momentum in China.
During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in Germany reached 11055 USD/MT in September. Demand in Germany was bolstered by the localization of battery manufacturing and automaker commitments to high-nickel cathodes, prompting premium pricing of lithium hydroxide. Suppliers faced elevated compliance, environmental, and energy-cost burdens under European regulation. Shipping and handling of refined product into central Europe also hikes landed cost.
During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in South Korea reached 13665 USD/MT in September. South Korea’s advanced battery manufacturing ecosystem required high-spec lithium hydroxide, driving demand-led price upticks. At the same time, higher reagent and processing costs, along with logistic and port handling expenses for imports, added supply-cost pressure. Currency movements and the premium for ultra-high-purity grades also elevated landed cost.
During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in Japan reached 14154 USD/MT in September. Japan’s battery industry, with stringent purity and quality requirements, drove elevated demand for lithium hydroxide. Supply-side factors such as higher energy and processing costs, shipping premiums for ocean freight and port handling, and currency exchange impacts for imports elevated costs further. Also, compliance with domestic safety and environmental standards increased operational expenses for regional producers and importers alike, contributing to the price gain in Japan.
Lithium Hydroxide Prices Outlook Q2 2025
- USA: USD 10340/MT
- China: USD 8227/MT
- Germany: USD 10610/MT
- Japan: USD 13070/MT
- South Korea: USD 12745/MT
During the second quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices in the USA reached 10340 USD/MT in June. Lithium hydroxide prices in the U.S. remained under pressure due to continued global oversupply and soft downstream demand from the electric vehicle and battery sectors. Ample inventories and increased import activity contributed to subdued domestic pricing. While the long-term demand outlook stayed optimistic, short-term procurement remained conservative, resulting in limited price movement and a broadly soft pricing environment across the quarter.
During the second quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices in China reached 8227 USD/MT in June. The lithium hydroxide market faced ongoing pressure during the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to excess production and limited rebound in domestic and export demand. With battery manufacturers maintaining cautious purchase volumes and inventories remaining high, prices extended their subdued trajectory from last quarter. Even minor production cuts and policy-related curbs failed to reverse the trajectory, keeping prices soft amid broader global market weakness.
During the second quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices in Germany reached 10610 USD/MT in June. Lithium hydroxide prices exhibited subdued momentum due to consistent oversupply across Europe and lackluster EV battery production growth. Elevated inventory levels and competition from low-cost imports contributed to restricted pricing flexibility. Despite stable baseline demand from industrial battery applications, the broader market remained oversupplied, keeping prices under downward pressure through the quarter.
During the second quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices in Japan reached 13070 USD/MT in June. Lithium hydroxide prices followed a muted trajectory, echoing regional oversupply conditions. Stable imports and slower battery-grade consumption from cathode manufacturers limited any potential price recovery. While Japan maintained steady downstream activity, pricing continued to align with broader Asia-Pacific trends, influenced by global surplus and weak spot market transactions, resulting in a largely flat to slightly declining pricing environment.
During the second quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices in South Korea reached 12745 USD/MT in June. South Korea's lithium hydroxide market exhibited continued softness into the second quarter of 2025. The quarter maintained a subdued environment driven by global oversupply and slower EV demand. High import volumes kept inventories elevated, while local producers operated amid cautious procurement amid global inventory pressures. Though demand from cathode manufacturers remained steady, it wasn't sufficient to lift prices. As a result, the pricing landscape reflected a muted supply-demand balance, with South Korean values tracking broader regional dynamics.
Lithium Hydroxide Prices Outlook Q1 2025
- USA: USD 10705/MT
- China: USD 8625/MT
- Belgium: USD 10880/MT
- South Korea: USD 13100/MT
- Japan: USD 13350/MT
During the first quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in the USA reached 10705 USD/MT in March. As per the lithium hydroxide price chart, the market encountered difficulties because of oversupply issues and variable demand for EVs. Prices fell due to high inventories and increased imports. Although the ESS sector offered a glimpse of future optimism, demand in the short term continued to be lackluster.
During the first quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices in China reached 8625 USD/MT in March. The market in China experienced a downturn attributed to low demand, production stoppages due to maintenance, and elevated prices for raw materials. In March, production saw a slight rebound; however, overall activity continued to be restrained. While EV sales demonstrated annual growth, monthly figures declined owing to seasonal slowdowns.
During the first quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in Belgium reached 10880 USD/MT in March. The market experienced a decline, primarily due to global oversupply and sluggish demand. Nonetheless, the market demonstrated stabilization, bolstered by increasing electric vehicle sales and more stringent emission regulations. Chile maintained a steady export of lithium, and disruptions in supply from Australia and Africa offered some respite.
During the first quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in South Korea reached 13100 USD/MT in March. The market experienced downward pressure due to global oversupply and a slower pace of EV adoption. Even though there was consistent demand from essential sectors like cathode material producers, the market sentiment was influenced by price cuts and continued production delays.
During the first quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide prices in Japan reached 13350 USD/MT in March. Japan experienced a drop in lithium hydroxide prices as a result of global oversupply and decelerating growth in the electric vehicle sector. Even though demand from the energy storage and EV sectors remained steady, overall market activity was affected by seasonal effects, production delays, and increased raw material costs.
Regional Coverage
The report provides a detailed analysis of the market across different regions, each with unique pricing dynamics influenced by localized market conditions, supply chain intricacies, and geopolitical factors. This includes price trends, price forecast and supply and demand trends for each region, along with spot prices by major ports. The report also provides coverage of FOB and CIF prices, as well as the key factors influencing lithium hydroxide prices.
Europe Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend
Q3 2025:
During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide price index in Europe reflected a moderate upward trajectory. Strong automotive battery capacity expansions across the region drove demand for lithium hydroxide, especially for high-nickel cathode chemistries. Supply-side cost escalation stemmed from higher energy tariffs, environmental compliance costs and rising freight and logistics expenses across European ports. Additionally, European efforts to localize battery manufacturing led to increased imports of refined lithium hydroxide and higher landed cost. These dynamics elevated the price baseline, though ample regional manufacturing capacity prevented sharper spikes.
Q2 2025:
Lithium hydroxide prices in Europe reflected a subdued market atmosphere, shaped by persistent supply abundance and tempered demand from battery and electric vehicle manufacturers. The availability of competitively priced imports, combined with stable domestic production, created limited upward pricing momentum. While long-term demand fundamentals remained supportive, near-term pricing was largely influenced by global supply chain conditions and restrained downstream consumption, leading to a relatively stable but less active pricing environment.
Q1 2025:
As per the lithium hydroxide price index, the market experienced downward pressure due to global oversupply, weak demand, and increasing imports of less expensive materials. The market continued to face pressure from elevated inventory levels and weak downstream demand, despite a minor price stabilization. Chilean imports remained robust, offsetting supply disruptions from African and Australian production. Besides, the growth of Europe’s EV market was bolstered by stricter emissions targets and the expansion of infrastructure, further influencing price trends.
This analysis can be extended to include detailed lithium hydroxide price information for a comprehensive list of countries.
| Region | Countries Covered |
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| Europe | Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Greece, among other European countries. |
North America Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend
Q3 2025:
During the third quarter of 2025, the lithium hydroxide price index in North America showed a clear upward shift. Demand from EV manufacturers and grid-scale storage developers rose significantly, tightening supply markets for high-purity lithium hydroxide. Domestic processing plants faced higher input and logistics costs, including freight from mining hubs and inland transport. Currency and trade policy uncertainties added cost paddings for imports of lithium concentrates and hydroxide. These combined effects resulted in a stronger price environment for lithium hydroxide in North America in Q3.
Q2 2025:
In North America, lithium hydroxide prices experienced a softer market trend, primarily due to persistent global oversupply and subdued demand from the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system sectors. The region saw pricing pressure, as cheaper imports and high inventory levels pressured domestic producers. While long-term EV projections provided some support, short-term purchasing remained cautious. Manufacturing activity in major exporting regions continued to expand, sustaining downward momentum in local pricing. Overall, the market reflected an oversupply-facing structure, with prices softening through the quarter in response to the global lithium dynamics.
Q1 2025:
The market faced challenges from global oversupply, variable EV demand, and changing trade dynamics. Prices fell as a result of the arrival of cost-effective imports, considerable stock levels, and sluggish domestic demand. Imports of lithium salt from the U.S. declined as a result of decreased EV adoption and inventory reduction, while imports from Chile and Argentina remained consistent. Despite challenges in the market, the Energy Storage System (ESS) sector and future projections for electric vehicle (EV) growth offered a hopeful long-term outlook.
Specific lithium hydroxide historical data within the United States and Canada can also be provided.
| Region | Countries Covered |
|---|---|
| North America | United States and Canada |
Middle East and Africa Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend
Q3 2025:
The report explores the lithium hydroxide trends and lithium hydroxide price chart in the Middle East and Africa, considering factors like regional industrial growth, the availability of natural resources, and geopolitical tensions that uniquely influence market prices.
Q2 2025:
As per the lithium hydroxide price chart, the prices in the Middle East and Africa fluctuated due to a complex interplay of factors, primarily driven by supply chain disruptions, seasonal demand shifts, and geopolitical influences.
In addition to region-wise data, information on lithium hydroxide prices for countries can also be provided.
| Region | Countries Covered |
|---|---|
| Middle East & Africa | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, South Africa, Nigeria, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, among other Middle Eastern and African countries. |
Asia Pacific Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend
Q3 2025:
In the third quarter of 2025, lithium hydroxide prices climbed due to surging demand from battery manufacturing hubs in China, South Korea and Japan. The region’s complex supply-chain faced increasing cost pressures from freight, processing and environmental compliance. Domestic policy incentives for electric vehicles and energy storage supported demand side. Although some domestic capacity existed, import dependence and premium grade requirements magnified cost pass-through into higher regional pricing.
Q2 2025:
In the Asia-Pacific region, lithium hydroxide prices softened, primarily due to growing oversupply concerns. Output increases from Chinese and Malian spodumene projects and robust converter inventories exerted downward pressure on spot and contract pricing. While EV battery orders remained steady, especially for NMC cathodes, they weren't enough to absorb the glut, leading converters to discount hydroxide relative to carbonate. The market reflected a cautious supply-centric sentiment, with pricing responding to production shifts and ample inventories, signaling slight stabilization at lower levels compared to previous quarters.
Q1 2025:
Prices in China decreased as a result of weak spot demand, elevated raw material costs, and limited supply. Production slowed down because of maintenance and shutdowns for the Chinese New Year, resulting in a sharp decline in February. Output remained low, although March experienced a gradual recovery. Throughout the quarter, the market was characterized by limited large orders and conservative purchasing strategies. While NEV sales exhibited annual growth, they experienced a significant drop in February due to seasonal factors. Even with these difficulties, the market exhibited transaction flexibility as March was drawing to a close.
This lithium hydroxide price analysis can be expanded to include a comprehensive list of countries within the region.
| Region | Countries Covered |
|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, among other Asian countries. |
Latin America Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend
Q3 2025:
Latin America's lithium hydroxide market is predominantly influenced by its rich natural reserves, particularly in countries like Chile and Brazil. However, political instability and inconsistent regulatory frameworks can lead to significant volatility in lithium hydroxide prices.
Q2 2025:
Infrastructure challenges and logistical inefficiencies often impact the supply chain, affecting the region's ability to meet international demand consistently. Moreover, the lithium hydroxide price index, economic fluctuations, and currency devaluation are critical factors that need to be considered when analyzing lithium hydroxide pricing trends in this region.
Q1 2025:
Latin America's lithium hydroxide market is predominantly influenced by its rich natural reserves, particularly in countries like Chile and Brazil. However, political instability and inconsistent regulatory frameworks can lead to significant volatility in lithium hydroxide prices. Infrastructure challenges and logistical inefficiencies often impact the supply chain, affecting the region's ability to meet international demand consistently. Moreover, the lithium hydroxide price index, economic fluctuations, and currency devaluation are critical factors that need to be considered when analyzing lithium hydroxide pricing trends in this region.
This comprehensive review can be extended to include specific countries within the region.
| Region | Countries Covered |
|---|---|
| Latin America | Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, among other Latin American countries. |
Lithium Hydroxide Pricing Report, Market Analysis, and News
IMARC's latest publication, “Lithium Hydroxide Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the lithium hydroxide market, providing insights into both global and regional trends that are shaping prices. This report delves into the spot price of lithium hydroxide at major ports and analyzes the composition of prices, including FOB and CIF terms. It also presents detailed lithium hydroxide prices trend analysis by region, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting lithium hydroxide pricing, such as the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector-specific developments, are thoroughly explored. This comprehensive report helps stakeholders stay informed with the latest market news, regulatory updates, and technological progress, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and forecasting.
Lithium Hydroxide Indusrty Analysis
The global lithium hydroxide market size reached USD 1.96 Billion in 2025. By 2034, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.53 Billion, at a projected CAGR of 6.77% during 2026-2034. The market is primarily driven by the increasing electrification of transport and energy systems, growing battery manufacturing capacity worldwide, the preference for high-purity lithium hydroxide in advanced battery chemistries, and vertical integration of supply-chains by automakers and battery firms.
Latest developments in the lithium hydroxide industry:
- October 2025: Vulcan Energy Resources signed an offtake agreement with Glencore for supplying lithium hydroxide monohydrate from its Lionheart Project, Europe. According to the agreement, Vulcan will provide between 36,000 tons to 44,000 tons of battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate for the initial eight years.
Product Description
Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is a white hygroscopic crystalline material employed especially as a precursor in the manufacture of lubricating grease and the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries. It is synthesized through the metathesis process where lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) dissolves in calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). This could also be produced by adding lithium sulfate to barium hydroxide. Lithium hydroxide is available in two main forms: hydrate and anhydrous, the former containing a molecule of water inside.
It is highly reactive and acts as a sorbent for moisture, which makes lithium hydroxide so important for many industrial purposes. It is vital in the aerospace industry to purify air by removing carbon dioxide in breathing systems of this kind. The primary positive feature of lithium hydroxide is its involvement in the production of lithium salts which play the role of raw materials of lithium batteries. These batteries are those that are used to power electric vehicles (EVs) and which are also those that store energy in portable electronic devices and are therefore to the reduction of carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
Also, lithium hydroxide is used in ceramics and some cement formulations to obtain the desired techniques. Its applications in these multiple sectors signal the potential to be widely used and the need for continuous innovation in industries pursuing technological progress and sustainability.
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