Group 1 - The chairman of Tianqi Lithium, Jiang Anqi, stated that global lithium demand is expected to reach 2 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent by 2026, achieving a near supply-demand balance due to the rapid growth in renewable energy integration and electrification of commercial heavy-duty vehicles [1] - Ganfeng Lithium's chairman, Li Liangbin, predicted a 30% increase in lithium carbonate demand by 2026, reaching 1.9 million tons, with supply capacity expected to grow by approximately 250,000 tons, indicating a balanced supply-demand scenario and potential price increases [1] - If demand growth exceeds 30% next year, potentially reaching 40%, short-term supply may not balance, leading to prices possibly exceeding 150,000 yuan/ton or even 200,000 yuan/ton [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities reported that overseas lithium production remained flat in Q3 2025, reflecting reduced production enthusiasm among overseas mining companies amid low lithium prices [2] - Despite a recovery in lithium prices in Q3 2025, feedback from overseas mining companies has been slow, although South American salt lake lithium extraction companies showed significant operational improvement and maintained an optimistic outlook for Q4 2025 [2] - The lithium industry chain is expected to continue a destocking trend driven by strong demand for energy storage batteries, with an upward revision of the lithium price forecast to a maximum of 120,000 yuan/ton [2]
港股概念追踪|2026年全球锂需求量改善 机构上调锂价空间（附概念股）