Dear Customers,
To better meet the market's demand for high-frequency tracking and refined analysis of lithium hydroxide, SMM is pleased to announce the official launch of weekly lithium hydroxide inventory data, effective May 28, 2026, building on our existing monthly inventory data. Details are as follows:
I. Data Coverage
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Weekly Inventory: Covers upstream lithium salt producers, downstream cathode material producers, and others (e.g., traders, battery cell manufacturers), providing a more comprehensive view of inventory levels across the entire supply chain.
II. Release Frequency and Schedule
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Update Frequency: Weekly
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Release Time: Every Thursday at 15:00 (Beijing Time)
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Initial Release: May 28, 2026, including prior-week data (May 21, 2026)
The release of this data will help upstream and downstream players in the industrial chain to better track segmented inventory changes of lithium hydroxide, providing a more objective basis for assessing supply-demand dynamics.
Should you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.
SMM New Energy Research Team
May 19, 2026