Dear industry chain colleagues,
Port inventory is a core leading indicator for assessing the spot circulation of lithium ore and the pace of raw material supply. To enhance market transparency and help all parties more accurately grasp the dynamic changes of imported lithium ore at major transit ports in China, SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) will officially release the SMM Lithium Ore/Concentrate Port Inventory Data on May 22, 2026 (this Friday).
I. Data Coverage
Zhenjiang Port、Qinzhou Port、Qingdao Port、Nantong Port、Other ports
II. Release Frequency and Schedule
Update frequency: Weekly
Release time: Every Friday at 16:00
First release date: May 22, 2026 (this Friday), including data from the previous period
The release of this data will help upstream and downstream enterprises across the industry chain stay informed of inventory change trends for imported lithium ore in a timely manner, providing an objective basis for assessing the pace of raw material supply and demand.
Should you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) New Energy Research Team
May 18, 2026