According to customs data, China's exports of lithium hydroxide reached 5,585 mt in May, up 32.3% MoM. Exports to South Korea amounted to 3,389 mt, accounting for 61% of China's total exports, up 65.5% MoM. Exports to Japan reached 1,740 mt, accounting for 31.2% of China's total exports, with volumes basically flat MoM. The average export price of lithium hydroxide in China was $12,093/mt in May, down 15% MoM.
In addition, China's imports of lithium hydroxide amounted to 842 mt in May, down 34% MoM.
Data source: General Administration of Customs, compiled by SMM
