Galaxy Futures: Lithium carbonate supply is gradually increasing, but inventory remains at low levels, with range-bound fluctuations as the main trend.

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-25T15:45:51+00:00

The lithium carbonate market shows mixed sentiment with disagreement between bulls and bears. Bears focus on recession expectations and liquidity tightening concerns, while bulls worry about supply uncertainty and low inventory levels. The market faces macroeconomic pressure and shifting demand, but destocking is slowing. Prices are expected to trade primarily within a range-bound pattern.

K-LinePoet

2026-03-25 15:45:51

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There are currently some disagreements in the lithium carbonate market. The bears mainly trade based on expectations of an economic recession and tightening liquidity; at the same time, due to weak demand for new energy vehicles and ample downstream raw material inventories, it is believed that downstream buyers hold bargaining power in procurement. The bulls are mainly concerned about the uncertainty of Zimbabwe lithium mine supply and the slower-than-expected restart of production at the Jiansha mine, which could disrupt supply. Additionally, overall inventories are currently low. Overall, the lithium carbonate market is caught between macro pressures, increased supply expectations, a significant rise in energy storage demand, and greater supply-side uncertainties. However, inventory reduction has slowed, and the overall market contradictions are limited. It is estimated that prices will mainly fluctuate within a range. (Galaxy Futures)

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