Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend Q2 2025: Market Dynamics and Global Price Movements

28-Jul-2025

The global lithium hydroxide market is experiencing notable pricing fluctuations, shaped by persistent oversupply and conservative procurement trends across major regions. IMARC Group's latest report, Lithium Hydroxide Price Trend, Index and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition, that provides updated insights for Q2 2025, highlights the evolving pricing landscape across key regions such as North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The report underscores that the market is experiencing soft pricing due to high inventories, weak downstream demand, and steady import flows. Despite a stable long-term outlook, current market activity remains cautious, reflecting subdued battery-sector growth and limited price flexibility globally.

Q2 2025 Lithium Hydroxide Prices:

USA: USD 10340/MT
China: USD 8227/MT
Germany: USD 10610/MT
Japan: USD 13070/MT
South Korea: USD 12745/MT

Q2 2025 Lithium Hydroxide Prices

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The observed price levels underscore lithium hydroxide’s critical role in high-performance industries such as electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems, with sustained demand and strategic importance contributing to a stable or gradually rising global price trend.

Key Regional Price Trends and Market Drivers:

United States

Lithium hydroxide prices stood at USD 10,340/MT in the U.S. due to global oversupply and soft electric vehicle and battery sector demand. High inventories and increased imports contributed to restrained pricing movement throughout Q2 2025.

China

In China, lithium hydroxide prices reached USD 8,227/MT in June 2025, reflecting sustained oversupply and minimal rebound in domestic and export demand. Battery manufacturers kept purchase volumes low, and even minor policy interventions failed to reverse the downward pricing trend.

Germany

German lithium hydroxide price settled at USD 10,610/MT in the second quarter of 2025 due to oversupply pressures and modest growth in EV battery production. Despite consistent industrial demand, the overall market remained oversupplied, limiting price resilience across the quarter.

Japan

Lithium hydroxide prices in Japan stood at USD 13,070/MT in June 2025 due to oversupply and reduced cathode production. Although downstream activity was stable, regional and global pricing pressures kept values largely flat or slightly declining.

South Korea

South Korea witnessed soft pricing, and the market was priced at USD 12,745/MT during Q2 2025, influenced by high imports and moderate cathode manufacturing demand. Local producers navigated a conservative procurement environment, resulting in a balanced yet subdued market dynamic.

Lithium Hydroxide Industry Overview:

The global lithium hydroxide market reached a value of USD 1.83 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 3.50 Billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 7.13% during 2025-2033. This growth reflects the increasing importance of lithium hydroxide as a key material in the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries used across electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and industrial electronics. Despite recent pricing softness due to short-term oversupply, the long-term market outlook remains robust.

Some of the major growth drivers include the accelerating global shift toward electric mobility, the rising adoption of renewable energy solutions, and strategic investments in battery manufacturing infrastructure. In addition, government policy support for clean energy transitions, expanding gigafactory footprints, and ongoing technological advancements in battery chemistries are expected to further strengthen demand for high-purity lithium hydroxide over the coming years.

Recent Market Trends and Industry Analysis:

Lithium hydroxide is widely utilized across different sectors due to the accelerating shift toward low-carbon technologies and the adoption of lithium-ion batteries. Government initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, combined with rising demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics, are significantly boosting lithium hydroxide consumption. Technological advancements in battery chemistry, alongside increasing investments in energy-efficient and sustainable production methods, are further reinforcing the material’s critical role in high-performance battery applications.

Additionally, rapid urbanization, industrial development, and the expansion of digital infrastructure, including 5G, IoT, and smart cities, are driving demand across emerging markets. Growing use in sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications, and grid-level energy storage is expanding the material’s application base. Strategic collaborations between lithium hydroxide producers and downstream industries, including automotive, electronics, and battery manufacturing, are strengthening the supply chain and fueling market growth.

Strategic Forecasting and Analysis:

IMARC’s report incorporates forecasting models that project near-term price movements based on evolving trade policies, raw material supply, and technological trends. These tools enable businesses to mitigate risk, enhance sourcing strategies, and support long-term planning.

Key Features of the Report:

Price Charts and Historical Data
FOB and CIF Spot Pricing
Regional Demand-Supply Assessments
Port-Level Price Analysis
Sector-Specific Demand and Supply Insights

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