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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The lithium carbonate futures main contract showed a weak and volatile trend this week, with a decline of 5.41%. As of the end - of - week closing, the main contract was quoted at 143,860 yuan/ton. The macro - economic environment features the implementation of a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026. In terms of fundamentals, the price of lithium ore has weakened with the回调 of lithium carbonate prices. The supply of lithium carbonate is expected to remain sufficient, and the demand is improving. The overall industrial inventory is slightly decreasing. The report suggests light - position short - term long trading at low prices, while paying attention to trading rhythm and risk control [5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1. Weekly Highlights Summary - Market Performance: The lithium carbonate main contract was weak and volatile on the weekly line, with a decline of 5.41% and a closing price of 143,860 yuan/ton [5]. - Macro - environment: In 2026, a more proactive fiscal policy will be implemented, focusing on seven aspects such as supporting the construction of a strong domestic market and accelerating high - level scientific and technological self - reliance. - Fundamentals - Raw Materials: The price of lithium ore weakened, overseas miners were more willing to sell at favorable prices, and smelters were more active in inquiring and buying [5]. - Supply: Upstream smelters adopted a price - holding and selling - sparing strategy, and the weekly inventory of smelters increased slightly. The export volume and average price of Chilean lithium carbonate increased significantly, and the domestic supply is expected to remain sufficient [5]. - Demand: Downstream battery factories maintained a strategy of buying on dips. The spot market trading sentiment became active as the lithium price declined, and the downstream inventory increased weekly [5]. - Investment Suggestion: Light - position short - term long trading at low prices, with attention to trading rhythm and risk control [5]. 3.2. Futures and Spot Market Conditions 3.2.1. Futures Price - The futures price of lithium carbonate showed a weakening trend. As of March 20, 2026, the closing price of the main contract was 143,860 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 8,220 yuan/ton. The near - far month spread was 1,140 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3,420 yuan/ton [11]. 3.2.2. Spot Price - The spot price of lithium carbonate also weakened. As of March 20, 2026, the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 149,000 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 10,000 yuan/ton. The basis of the main contract was 5,140 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1,780 yuan/ton [15]. 3.3. Upstream Market Conditions 3.3.1. Lithium Spodumene - The price of lithium spodumene concentrate (6% - 6.5%) weakened. As of March 20, 2026, the average price was 2,445 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 60 US dollars/ton [21]. 3.3.2. Lithium Mica - The price of lithium mica also weakened. As of March 20, 2026, the average price of phospho - lithium - aluminum stone was 13,000 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1,000 yuan/ton; the average price of lithium mica (2% ≤ Li₂O < 3%) was 6,825 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 463 yuan/ton [25]. 3.4. Industry Conditions 3.4.1. Supply Side - Import and Export: As of February 2026, the monthly import volume of lithium carbonate was 26,426.79 tons, a decrease of 431.27 tons from January, a decline of 1.61%, and a year - on - year increase of 114.36%. The monthly export volume was 596.077 tons, an increase of 124.52 tons from January, an increase of 26.41%, and a year - on - year increase of 42.9% [31]. - Production: As of February 2026, the monthly output of lithium carbonate was 53,520 tons, a decrease of 5,950 tons from January, a decline of 10.01%, and a year - on - year increase of 49.96%. The monthly operating rate was 43%, a month - on - month decrease of 5% and a year - on - year decrease of 32% [31]. 3.4.2. Demand Side - Hexafluorophosphate Lithium: As of March 20, 2026, the average price was 111,000 yuan/ton, with no change week - on - week. As of February 2026, the monthly output of electrolyte was 184,380 tons, a decrease of 33,220 tons from January, a decline of 15.27%, and a year - on - year increase of 37.87% [34]. - Lithium Iron Phosphate: As of the latest data this week, the average price of power - type lithium iron phosphate was 57,600 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1,300 yuan/ton. As of February 2026, the monthly output of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials was 267,980 tons, an increase of 22,900 tons from January, an increase of 9.34%, and a year - on - year increase of 67.91%. The monthly operating rate was 55%, a month - on - month increase of 1% and a year - on - year decrease of 2% [41]. - Ternary Materials: As of February 2026, the monthly output of ternary materials was 53,590 tons, a decrease of 5,970 tons from January, a decline of 10.02%, and a year - on - year increase of 19.3%. The monthly operating rate was 45%, a month - on - month decrease of 5% and a year - on - year increase of 5%. As of the latest data this week, the prices of 811 - type, 622 - type, and 523 - type ternary materials remained stable [44]. - Lithium Manganate: As of February 2026, the monthly output of lithium manganate was 9,470 tons, a decrease of 270 tons from January, a decline of 2.77%, and a year - on - year increase of 7.61%. As of the latest data this week, the average price of lithium manganate was 56,000 yuan/ton, with no change week - on - week [49]. - Lithium Cobaltate: As of February 2026, the monthly output of lithium cobaltate was 13,120 tons, a decrease of 2,510 tons from January, a decline of 16.06%, and a year - on - year increase of 108.59%. As of the latest data this week, the average price of lithium cobaltate was 400,500 yuan/ton, with no change week - on - week [52]. 3.4.3. Application Side - New Energy Vehicle Sales: As of February 2026, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles was 41.18%, with a month - on - month increase of 0.9% and a year - on - year increase of 0.87%. The monthly production was 694,000 vehicles, a month - on - month decrease of 33.33%; the sales volume was 765,000 vehicles, a month - on - month decrease of 19.05% [56]. - New Energy Vehicle Exports: As of February 2026, the cumulative export volume of new energy vehicles was 583,000, a year - on - year increase of 106.74% [59]. 3.5. Options Market - According to the option parity theory, the premium of the synthetic underlying asset is 0.24, presenting a positive arbitrage opportunity. Based on the performance of at - the - money option contracts and fundamental conditions, it is recommended to construct a long straddle option strategy to bet on increased volatility [62].