Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-11-23 22:33Core Viewpoint - The lithium carbonate futures market experienced a significant decline after a period of continuous increase, with the main contract LC2601 dropping by over 9% on November 21, closing at 91,020 yuan/ton [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The main contract for lithium carbonate futures saw a substantial drop of 9% on November 21, following a strong upward trend that began on November 5, where it had cumulatively increased by 24.5% by November 20 [1]. - The A-share lithium battery concept sector also faced widespread declines, with leading lithium mining companies such as Shengxin Lithium Energy, Jinyuan Co., and Tianqi Lithium all hitting the daily limit down [1]. - Battery manufacturers also experienced declines, with companies like Desay Battery and XWANDA dropping over 6%, while EVE Energy fell nearly 6%, Guoxuan High-Tech dropped over 4%, and CATL fell over 2% [1]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The decline in lithium carbonate prices is attributed to market concerns regarding a potential narrowing of the supply-demand gap in December, following an announcement from the Guangzhou Futures Exchange regarding increased transaction fees and limits on daily opening positions for non-futures company members [2]. - The domestic inventory of lithium carbonate has been decreasing for 13 consecutive weeks, with a total reduction of 22,000 tons, leading to a new low in total inventory turnover days at 28.1 days since the futures listing [1].