Trade log: Lithium hydroxide monohydrate 56.5% LiOH.H2O min, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kg

The Lithium hydroxide monohydrate 56.5% LiOH.H2O min, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kg trade log including business, bids and offers reported to Fastmarkets.

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Fastmarkets assessed Lithium hydroxide monohydrate 56.5% LiOH.H2O min, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kg at 8.50-9.50 on Thursday February 04, 2021.

 

  • Prices indicated at $8.50-10.00
  • Offer at $8.50-10.00
  • Prices indicated at $8.50-9.50
  • Prices indicated at $10.00-11.00
  • Prices indicated at $8.50-9.50
  • Prices indicated at $8.50-9.50
  • Prices indicated at $8.50-9.50

 

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