China's lithium hydroxide production stood at 26,300 tonnes in September, rising palpably with a monthly growth of 30.8% compared with August, Mysteel's data showed. The increase was primarily attributed to some refineries resuming the production from maintenance, and some others accelerating the production on more orders received. In addition, the export market was robust in September, contributing additional production growth.
Looking ahead, the lithium hydroxide production scheduling is estimated at 27,400 tonnes in October, climbing further by 4.2% month-on-month, according to Mysteel. In October, the refineries are anticipated to maintain active production, and the sufficient feedstock supply will also help increase the operating rates.
Written by Aggie Hu, huchenying@mysteel.com
