Lithium Daily: Lithium prices bullish, and pre-CNY stockpiling abount to begin

Source: Mysteel Jan 23, 2026 09:10

For lithium carbonate, the downstream players were increasingly wait-and-see with prices on the rise, and purchases were mostly driven by rigid demand. Nevertheless, the stockpiling for Chinese New Year holiday is likely to begin, potentially providing additional support in the near term. While some lithium refineries have outage plans in the coming month, the production scheduling of LFP cathode plants in February during the holiday season is also worth attention.

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