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Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core Viewpoints - The lithium carbonate market is in a stage of increasing supply and improving demand expectations. It is recommended to conduct short - term long positions at low prices with light positions and pay attention to controlling risks in trading rhythm [5] Summary by Directory 1. Week - to - Week Summary - Market Review: The main contract of lithium carbonate showed a strong and volatile trend on the weekly line, with a rise of +17.09%. As of the end of this week, the closing price of the main contract was 168,440 yuan/ton [5] - Macroeconomic Outlook: The Minister of Finance stated that fiscal policies will focus more on investing in people, increasing the proportion of public service and livelihood - related government investment, and intensifying inclusive policies directly reaching consumers [5] - Fundamentals: The operating rate of lithium salt plants has increased, boosting the demand for lithium ore. However, due to tightened overseas exports and uncertain resumption times of domestic large mines, the supply of lithium ore is expected to be tight, and the lithium ore price is firm. The smelter's operating rate has increased, and they adopt a strategy of holding prices and being reluctant to sell, with few spot sales. Chile's shipments have increased, and subsequent arrivals will supplement the supply. Downstream material factories are cautious and wait - and - see, and the spot market trading sentiment is weak. The export demand for new energy vehicles is improving, and the subsequent intensive release of new car models may drive the demand expectation [5] 2. Futures and Spot Market - Futures Price: As of March 27, 2026, the closing price of the main lithium carbonate contract was 168,440 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 24,580 yuan/ton. The near - far month spread was - 960 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 2,860 yuan/ton [11] - Spot Price: As of March 27, 2026, the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 158,000 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 9,000 yuan/ton. The basis of the main contract was - 10,440 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 15,580 yuan/ton [15] 3. Upstream Market - Lithium Spodumene: As of March 27, 2026, the average price of lithium spodumene concentrate (6% - 6.5%) was 2,355 US dollars/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 90 US dollars/ton [21] - Lithium Mica: As of March 20, 2026, the average price of phospho - lithium - aluminum stone was 13,000 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 1,000 yuan/ton. As of the latest data, the average price of lithium mica (Li₂O: 2.0% - 3%) was 7,363 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 538 yuan/ton [25] 4. Industry Supply - Imports and Exports: 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 decline of 5% and a year - on - year decline of 32% [31] 5. Downstream Market - Hexafluorophosphate Lithium: As of March 27, 2026, the average price of hexafluorophosphate lithium was 106,500 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week decrease of 45,000 yuan/ton. 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 lithium iron phosphate (power type) was 58,250 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase 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% [40] - 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 ternary materials 811, 622, and 523 continued to decline [43] - 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 week - on - week change [48] - Lithium Cobaltate: As of the latest data this week, the average price of lithium cobaltate was 400,750 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week increase of 250 yuan/ton. 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% [51] 6. Application Market - New Energy Vehicle Sales: As of February 2026, the cumulative sales of new energy vehicles accounted for 41.18% of the cumulative sales of all vehicles (penetration rate), with a month - on - month increase of 0.9% and a year - on - year increase of 0.87%. The monthly production of new energy vehicles was 694,000 units, a month - on - month decrease of 33.33%; the sales volume was 765,000 units, a month - on - month decrease of 19.05% [55] - New Energy Vehicle Exports: As of February 2026, the cumulative export volume of new energy vehicles was 583,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 106.74% [58] 7. Options Market - According to the option parity theory, the premium of the synthetic underlying asset is 0.01, 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 to bet on increased volatility [63]