China's lithium carbonate production reached 104,800 tonnes in March, up 27.1% from the previous month. In March, utilization rates at spodumene-based production lines in Sichuan, Jiangxi, and Xinjiang rose significantly, while toll producers largely maintained high operating rates driven by ample orders. The lepidolite-based production line maintained a stable operating rate due to the scarcity of lithium ore sources.
Source: Mysteel
Looking ahead, China's lithium carbonate production is expected to reach 106,000 tonnes in April, up 1.3% month-on-month. Lithium carbonate production in Jiangxi is expected to remain relatively stable. Most producers in Sichuan are maintaining high operating rates, though some are undergoing routine maintenance rotations, which may result in reduced production by the end of April. As the weather warms up in the Qinghai, the production of lithium carbonate is also expected to increase slightly.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com
