This chart shows Lithium Hydroxide price assessments, in in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across key markets from November 2024 through November 2025:
- Lithium Hydroxide, SAM (South America): Lithium Hydroxide, export transaction price, fob, Chile
- Lithium Hydroxide (battery), GLO (Global): Lithium Hydroxide (battery grade), import spot price, cif, China
- Lithium Hydroxide (industrial), GLO (Global): Lithium Hydroxide (industrial grade), domestic spot price, ddp, China
- Lithium Hydroxide, EUR (Europe): Lithium Hydroxide, export transaction price, fob, Northwest Europe
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Lithium Hydroxide Price Outlook
Lithium Hydroxide Price Outlook. The price of Lithium Hydroxide (Europe) decreased during November 2025 to 9,880 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 8% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Lithium Hydroxide (Europe) decreased significantly by 13%. Meanwhile, the average price of Lithium Hydroxide (South America) amounted to 9,820 USD per metric ton, from 9,430 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Lithium Hydroxide (South America) is 6% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Lithium Hydroxide (battery, Global) rose throughout November 2025, reaching 10,200 USD per metric ton. The price is 6% higher than the average price in the previous month and 14% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Lithium Hydroxide (industrial, Global) increased during November 2025, reaching 9,000 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 7% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 23% from the previous year’s price.
About Lithium Hydroxide
About Lithium Hydroxide. Lithium Hydroxide appears as white crystals or granular powder that absorbs carbon dioxide and water from the air. When in solution with water, it is clear to white and exhales a pungent odor. Handling should be done carefully, as contact may cause severe irritation to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Lithium Hydroxide Handling. Lithium oxides, hydroxide, and carbonate are strong bases, and their water solutions can be very caustic. In this case, Lithium Hydroxide, either directly or indirectly formed by other salts, can cause caustic burns. Therefore, it should be stored separately from food and feedstuffs, strong oxidants, and strong acids. Also, the salt should be stored only in the original container in a dry place and away from a drain or sewer access.
Lithium Hydroxide Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Lithium Hydroxide are listed below.
- lithium carbonate + calcium hydroxide (salt formation),
- lithium-bearing ores + limestone (lime fusion process)
Lithium Hydroxide Uses. The uses and applications of Lithium Hydroxide may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Lithium Hydroxide are technical grade; reagent grade; standard grade (55% purity); battery grade (99% purity); and superior grade (99.3% purity)