The drop off in the spot price of lithium in China can be seen in lithium hydroxide export figures for June, though lithium carbonate retained its upward trajectory during the month, according to trade statistics recently released by the Chinese government.China exported 88 tonnes of lithium carbonate in June, down from 102 tonnes in May, while lithium hydroxide exports rose to 1,184 tonnes from 824 tonnes in May, according to customs data.The average value per tonne of lithium carbonate exported rose by 13% to $28,863 or $28.86/kg in June from $25.58/kg…

Source: Lithium export data shows China hydroxide price dip in June | Industrial Minerals