Regarding imports, as China is a major producer of lithium hydroxide, it has low reliance on overseas sources under the condition of oversupply.

【SMM Analysis: July Oil-based Needle Coke Exports Soared, While Coal-based Needle Coke Imports and Exports Remained Weak】SMM News on August 24: In July 2024, China's imports of oil-based needle coke reached 6,964 tonnes, an increase of 10% month-on-month but a decrease of 30% year-on-year. Imports of coal-based needle coke amounted to 3,281 tonnes, a decrease of 17% month-on-month and 11% year-on-year...