China's lithium hydroxide imports totaled 6,110.50 tonnes in March, an increase of 65.7% month on month and an increase of 209.1% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The total imports of lithium hydroxide over January to March reached 16,600 tonnes, an increase of 281.7% YoY.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com

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