碳酸锂周报 2 0 2 6 / 3 / 2 关关关关关关关关 作者：陈琳萱 从业资格证号：F03108575 交易咨询证号：Z0021508 审核：李文涛 交易咨询证号：Z0015640 邮箱：chenlinxuan@zjtfqh.com 我公司依法已获取期货交易咨询业务资格 观点小结 | 碳酸锂 | 定性 | 解析 | | --- | --- | --- | | 核心观点 | 震荡 | 津巴布韦出口禁令或阶段性影响矿的运输，且在3月需求继续向好的的预期下，高位锂价仍能获得支撑，后续关注整体的进口锂资源增量是 | | | | 否及时、充分。若资源端无重大扰动，在当前的信息真空期，锂价或维持宽幅震荡。 | | 碳酸锂现货价格 | 偏多 | 上周电碳现货价格较节前上涨28250元/吨至172000元/吨。 | | 月差 | 中性 | 暂无强驱动。 | | 锂矿-港口可售库存 | 偏多 | 截至2月27日，国内主港贸易商库存、及仓库待售总库存较2月13日-1.1至14.1万吨。 | | 锂矿-进口价格 | 偏多 | 上周澳大利亚、巴西锂辉石精矿CIF价格环比分别+380、+385美元/吨至2385、2380美元/吨 ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating was provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints The report comprehensively presents the latest data on lithium carbonate futures and spot markets, including price trends, trading volumes, open interests, and cost - profit analysis, to help investors understand the current situation of the lithium carbonate market [2][20][39]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Futures Data - **Price Range and Volatility**: The price range of the lithium carbonate main contract is expected to be in a wide - range shock between 120,000 and 200,000 yuan. The current 20 - day rolling volatility is 115.2%, and the historical percentile of volatility in the past 3 years is 96.3% [2]. - **Contract Data**: The closing price of the main contract is 149,420 yuan/ton, with a daily decline of 840 yuan (-0.56%) and a weekly increase of 16,640 yuan (12.53%). The trading volume is 304,798 lots, a daily decrease of 47,079 lots (-13.38%) and a weekly decrease of 226,926 lots (-42.68%). The open interest is 353,975 lots, a daily decrease of 2,556 lots (-0.72%) and a weekly increase of 24,198 lots (7.34%) [4]. - **CME and LME Futures**: CME and LME also have relevant lithium hydroxide futures data, including opening prices, highs, lows, last prices, changes, and settlement prices [14]. 3.2 Spot Data - **Lithium Ore and Salt**: The prices of various lithium ores and salts have shown different degrees of change. For example, the price of lithium mica (2 - 2.5%) is 4,575 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 160 yuan (3.62%); the price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate is 139,000 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 4,500 yuan (3.35%) [20]. - **Cell Materials**: The prices of various cell materials also fluctuated. The price of energy - storage lithium iron phosphate (2.5g) is 52,310 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 1,090 yuan (2.13%) [20]. - **Price Spreads**: The difference between battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate is 3,500 yuan/ton, remaining unchanged from the previous period [23]. 3.3 Basis and Warehouse Receipt Data - **Basis**: The basis of the lithium carbonate main - continuous contract shows certain seasonal fluctuations. The basis quotes of different lithium carbonate brands also vary, such as - 800 yuan for Shengxin Lithium Energy and 0 yuan for Tianqi Lithium Industry [29][31]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: The total number of lithium carbonate warehouse receipts is 37,282 lots, an increase of 1,755 lots from the previous day [34]. 3.4 Cost - Profit - **Production Profit**: The production profit of lithium carbonate from purchased lithium ore and the production profit of lithium hydroxide by causticizing/smelting methods show different trends. The theoretical delivery profit of lithium carbonate and the export profit of lithium hydroxide and import profit of lithium carbonate also fluctuate [39][40].

Core Viewpoint - Tianqi Lithium Industries (09696.HK) has successfully completed the issuance of bonds totaling RMB 2.6 billion, with all conditions of the revised subscription agreement met [1] Group 1: Bond Issuance Details - The bonds were issued on February 11, 2026, and can be converted into H-shares under specified terms, with an initial conversion price set at HKD 51.85 per share [1] - If the bonds are fully converted at the initial conversion price, they will convert into approximately 56,481,896 H-shares [1] Group 2: Financial Implications - The total proceeds from the bond issuance amount to approximately HKD 2.929 billion, with the net proceeds (after deducting related commissions) expected to be around HKD 2.907 billion [1] - The net price per converted share, based on the initial conversion price, is approximately HKD 51.46 [1] - The net proceeds from the bond issuance are anticipated to be fully utilized by December 31, 2027 [1]

今日早盘碳酸锂主力合约开盘后偏强运行至144500元/吨以上，涨幅一度超过5%。 成本端海外 锂矿价 格随碳酸锂价格下跌，成本支撑下移。供应端枧下窝锂矿复产预期延迟，加上春节节前和假期锂盐厂或 有检修，供应端预期收窄。智利出口至国内的碳酸锂环比增加，巴西锂矿复产对减产有一定缓解。前期 下游备货充足，本周临近春节备货逐渐进入尾声，去库幅度有所趋缓，需求对价格支撑或难有突破。库 存端，1月国内锂盐厂库存约29800吨，较上月累库5900吨，环比增加24.69%，同比增加8.01%。下游仍 以低价备货为主，昨日碳酸锂现货价格上涨500元/吨。上周贵金属下跌带动主力合约资金情绪降温，盘 面回调。基本面供需双弱库存去库趋缓，今日主力合约止跌反弹。节前暂无上行驱动，主力合约震荡运 行为主。操作上观望为主，可考虑平仓无风险过节。 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report No clear core viewpoints are presented in the given content. The report mainly provides various data related to lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide futures and spot markets. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Data - **Price Range and Volatility**: The support level of the lithium carbonate futures main contract is 120,000 yuan/ton, with a current 20 - day rolling volatility of 110.1% and a 3 - year historical percentile of 96.0% [3]. - **Contract Performance**: The main contract's closing price is 137,340 yuan/ton, up 340 yuan (0.25%) daily but down 10,760 yuan (-7.27%) weekly. The trading volume is 295,231 lots, down 10,090 lots (-3.30%) daily and 324,311 lots (-52.35%) weekly. The open interest is 345,989 lots, up 1,918 lots (0.56%) daily but down 9,781 lots (-2.75%) weekly [5]. - **Spread Data**: The spreads between different contracts (e.g., LC2605 - LC2607, LC2605 - LC2609) show various daily and weekly changes [5]. - **CME and LME Futures**: CME's February 26th lithium hydroxide futures settlement price is 16.65, with different price and volume data for other months. LME lithium hydroxide futures data is also presented, but specific details are not fully described in the text [15]. 3.2 Spot Data - **Lithium Ore and Salt Prices**: The latest average prices of various lithium ores and salts are provided, such as lithium mica (2 - 2.5%) at 4,375 yuan/ton, battery - grade lithium carbonate at 136,000 yuan/ton (up 500 yuan, 0.37% daily), and industrial - grade lithium hydroxide at 123,200 yuan/ton (up 700 yuan, 0.57% daily) [22]. - **Price Seasonality and Trends**: Seasonal and historical price trends of lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and other related products are presented through charts, including six - fluoro lithium phosphate, phosphoric (manganese) iron lithium, and ternary materials [23][24]. - **Price Spreads**: The spreads between battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate, battery - grade lithium carbonate and battery - grade lithium hydroxide, and battery - grade lithium hydroxide CIF in Japan, South Korea, and domestic prices are calculated and analyzed, showing daily and weekly changes [25]. 3.3 Basis and Warehouse Receipt Data - **Basis Analysis**: The basis of the lithium carbonate main - continuous contract, the seasonal basis of the Ganglian - lithium carbonate main contract, and the basis of the near - month contract are analyzed through charts and data. The brand - specific basis quotes of different lithium carbonate producers are also provided [30][33][34]. - **Warehouse Receipt Data**: The total number of Guangzhou Futures Exchange's lithium carbonate warehouse receipts is 35,537 lots, up 940 lots (2.72%) daily and 2,453 lots (7.41%) weekly. The warehouse receipt data of different warehouses are detailed [5][37]. 3.4 Cost and Profit - **Production Profit**: The production profits of lithium carbonate from purchased lithium ore (lithium spodumene concentrate and lithium mica concentrate) and the production profits of lithium hydroxide by causticization and smelting methods are presented through charts [40]. - **Delivery and Trade Profits**: The theoretical delivery profit of lithium carbonate, as well as the export profit of lithium hydroxide and the import profit of lithium carbonate, are shown in the charts [42][43].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply side shows that the production of lithium carbonate decreased by 375 tons to 23,685 tons last week, and the January production decreased by 3% month - on - month. The Ningde Jianxiawo mine has not resumed production, and mines in Yichun and Qinghai are facing permit review. Overseas imports in December 2025 showed an 8.1% month - on - month increase in lithium concentrate imports, and a 9% increase in lithium carbonate imports. Some lithium ore - purchasing manufacturers face cost inversion, while self - owned ore and salt lake enterprises have profit support, and lithium hydroxide manufacturers face high cost pressure [5]. - On the demand side, the overall production schedule in February decreased month - on - month, while that of large battery cell factories increased in December. In December, the combined production of power and energy - storage batteries was 201.7GWh, with a month - on - month increase of 14.4% and a year - on - year increase of 62.1%. Exports were 32.6GWh, with a month - on - month increase of 1.3% and a year - on - year increase of 49.2%, accounting for 16.4% of the monthly sales. The new energy vehicle market is expected to grow due to policies [6]. - In terms of inventory, lithium carbonate inventory is in a destocking state. Factory inventory increased by 1,010 tons, market inventory decreased by 6,575 tons, and futures inventory increased by 3,146 tons [6]. - It is expected that the price of lithium carbonate will continue to fluctuate and adjust. Although the demand for exports is strong and the destocking trend continues, the supply is expected to be supplemented by South American lithium salt imports. Entering the off - season of power demand with increasing supply, the price will likely remain volatile [6]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Weekly Viewpoint Supply - Last week's lithium carbonate production decreased by 375 tons to 23,685 tons, and January production decreased by 3% month - on - month. The Ningde Jianxiawo mine has not resumed production, and Yichun and Qinghai production enterprises received mine permit review notices. Some mines in Jiangxi may face shutdown. In the third quarter, Australian mines achieved cost control, with limited further cost - reduction space. In December 2025, China imported 789,000 tons of lithium concentrate, an 8.1% month - on - month increase. The top three importing countries were Australia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. Lithium carbonate imports in December were 23,989 tons, a 9% month - on - month increase [5]. - The CIF price of imported lithium spodumene concentrate decreased week - on - week. Some manufacturers purchasing lithium ore face cost inversion, while self - owned ore and salt lake enterprises have profit support, and lithium hydroxide manufacturers face high cost pressure [5]. Demand - The overall production schedule in February decreased month - on - month, while that of large battery cell factories increased in December. In December, the combined production of power and energy - storage batteries was 201.7GWh, with a month - on - month increase of 14.4% and a year - on - year increase of 62.1%. Exports were 32.6GWh, with a month - on - month increase of 1.3% and a year - on - year increase of 49.2%, accounting for 16.4% of the monthly sales. The new energy vehicle market is expected to grow due to policies [6]. Inventory - This week, lithium carbonate inventory is in a destocking state. Factory inventory increased by 1,010 tons, market inventory decreased by 6,575 tons, and futures inventory increased by 3,146 tons [6]. Strategy Suggestion - From the supply side, the Ningde Jianxiawo mine is still shut down, and there are risks in Yichun's mine permits. January's domestic lithium carbonate production decreased by 3% month - on - month. December's lithium concentrate imports were 789,000 tons, an 8.1% month - on - month increase, and lithium carbonate imports were about 24,000 tons, an 8.7% month - on - month increase and a 14.4% year - on - year decrease. Strong downstream demand for exports and the destocking trend continue. It is expected that South American lithium salt imports will supplement the supply. - From the demand side, the production schedule in February decreased month - on - month, while it increased significantly in January due to export rush. The cathode production schedule in November increased by 2% month - on - month. There are continuous risks in Yichun's mine permits. With profit restoration, lithium production from ore continues to increase, and the cost center shifts upward. The resumption of production at Ningde Jianxiawo is postponed, and the pre - demand for battery exports drives downstream production increase. Inventory continues to decline, and South American lithium salt shipments increase. Attention should be paid to the disturbances at Yichun's mine end. Entering the off - season of power demand with increasing supply, it is expected that the price of lithium carbonate will continue to fluctuate and adjust [6]. 3.2. Key Data Tracking - The document provides multiple data charts, including the spot含税均价 of lithium carbonate, weekly and monthly production of lithium carbonate, weekly inventory of lithium carbonate, average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate, average price of imported lithium concentrate, monthly factory inventory, production of power and other batteries, production of lithium iron phosphate, average production cost of lithium carbonate, production of ternary materials, average price of power - type lithium iron phosphate, import volume of lithium spodumene, market price of ternary materials, and import volume of lithium carbonate [8][9][11][12][16][18][20][27][29][30][33][34]. - In 2026 January, the production of lithium carbonate from different raw materials accounted for 18.06% from salt lakes, 24.55% from lithium mica, and 45.37% from lithium spodumene [21][22].

Price Movement - The main contract for lithium carbonate experienced a weak performance this week, opening at 146,000 CNY/ton and closing at 132,920 CNY/ton, a weekly decline of 10.31% [2][7] - The price drop is driven by relaxed supply-demand expectations, reduced pre-holiday demand, tightening regulations and funding, and negative macro sentiment [2][7] - The market is characterized by an "upstream reluctance to sell and downstream low-price procurement" dynamic, with upstream lithium salt manufacturers showing a strong price support sentiment despite the price drop [2][7] Supply Side - According to SMM statistics, the weekly total production of lithium carbonate was 20,744 tons, down from 21,569 tons the previous week [3][8] - Specific production figures include spodumene at 12,454 tons (down from 13,244 tons), mica at 2,922 tons (up from 2,832 tons), salt lake at 3,130 tons (down from 3,205 tons), and recycling at 3,130 tons (down from 3,205 tons) [3][8] - Nearing the Spring Festival, some lithium salt manufacturers are undergoing maintenance or holiday breaks, which, combined with fewer days in February, impacts actual domestic supply [3][8] Demand Side - Data from Baichuan shows that the production of lithium iron phosphate decreased by 0.91% month-on-month, while ternary materials increased by 2.89% [3][8] - Other materials saw significant fluctuations: lithium cobalt oxide down by 19.81%, manganese lithium up by 14.40%, and lithium hexafluorophosphate down by 16.08% [3][8] - February is traditionally a low-demand season, and while there is optimism for long-term energy storage demand, short-term procurement demand is slowing [3][8] Inventory - Current spot inventory stands at 105,463 tons, a decrease of 2,019 tons from the previous period [4][8] - Smelter inventory is at 18,356 tons (down by 647 tons), while downstream inventory is at 43,657 tons (up by 3,058 tons), and other inventory is at 43,450 tons (down by 4,430 tons) [4][8] Strategy - Given the significant price volatility of lithium carbonate and the approaching Spring Festival, the focus should be on managing position risks, with a recommendation for short-term range trading [9] - If the price retracement is substantial, there may be opportunities to consider buying on dips after the holiday [9]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The lithium carbonate market is in a state of tight supply - demand balance, with sentiment fluctuations caused by news. The 2605 contract for lithium carbonate is expected to oscillate in the range of 140,040 - 153,440 yuan/ton. The supply side is predicted to see a decline in production and imports next month, while the demand side is expected to strengthen, and inventory may be depleted. [8][9][10][14] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Daily Views - **Supply**: Last week, lithium carbonate production was 21,569 tons, a 2.91% week - on - week decrease but higher than the historical average. In January 2026, production was 97,900 physical tons, and next month's production is predicted to be 81,930 tons, a 16.31% month - on - month decrease. The import volume in January 2026 was 24,500 physical tons, and next month's import volume is predicted to be 21,800 tons, an 11.02% month - on - month decrease. [8][10] - **Demand**: Last week, the inventory of lithium iron phosphate sample enterprises was 96,819 tons, a 0.24% week - on - week increase, and the inventory of ternary material sample enterprises was 18,691 tons, a 0.93% week - on - week decrease. Next month, demand is expected to strengthen, and inventory may be depleted. [8][10] - **Cost**: The cost of purchased lithium spodumene concentrate is 142,475 yuan/ton, unchanged day - on - day, with a production income of 8,641 yuan/ton, indicating profitability. The cost of purchased lithium mica is 144,570 yuan/ton, a 0.10% day - on - day increase, with a production income of 2,900 yuan/ton, also indicating profitability. The production cost of the recycling end is generally higher than that of the ore end, with negative production income and low production enthusiasm. The quarterly cash production cost of the salt lake end is 32,231 yuan/ton, significantly lower than the ore end, with sufficient profit margins and strong production motivation. [9] - **Comprehensive Evaluation**: The fundamentals are neutral; the basis shows that on February 4, the spot price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 153,000 yuan/ton, and the basis of the 05 contract was 5,780 yuan/ton, with the spot at a premium to the futures, which is bullish. The overall inventory is 107,482 tons, a 1.29% week - on - week decrease, equal to the historical average, which is neutral. The disk shows the MA20 moving upward, and the futures price of the 05 contract closed below the MA20, which is neutral. The main positions are net short, with an increase in short positions, which is bearish. [9] - **Likely Factors**: Positive factors include the production cut plans of lithium mica manufacturers and a month - on - month decline in lithium carbonate imports from Chile. Negative factors include the continuous high supply at the ore and salt lake ends with limited downward amplitude. [12][13] 3.2 Lithium Carbonate Market Overview - **Price and Basis**: The futures closing prices of various contracts showed different degrees of decline, while the basis of some contracts increased. The registered warehouse receipts were 34,114 lots, a 3.11% increase. [17] - **Upstream Prices**: The price of 6% lithium spodumene decreased by 0.10% to 1,945 US dollars/ton; the price of lithium mica concentrate remained unchanged at 4,745 yuan/ton; the price of battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 0.33% to 153,000 yuan/ton; the price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 0.33% to 149,500 yuan/ton. [17] - **Positive and Cathode Materials and Lithium Battery Prices**: The prices of most cathode materials and lithium batteries showed a downward trend, such as the price of ternary precursor 5523 polycrystalline consumer - type decreased by 0.10% to 104,750 yuan/ton, and the price of lithium iron phosphate power - type decreased by 0.22% to 54,265 yuan/ton. [17] 3.3 Supply - Lithium Ore - **Price and Production**: The price of lithium ore showed a long - term trend, and the production of Chinese sample lithium spodumene mines and domestic lithium mica showed different trends in different years. The monthly import volume of lithium concentrate also fluctuated, and the self - sufficiency rate of lithium ore showed different trends for lithium spodumene and lithium mica. [26] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The supply - demand balance of domestic lithium ore showed different situations in different months. In some months, there was a supply surplus, while in others, there was a supply shortage. [29][31] 3.4 Supply - Lithium Carbonate - **Production and Capacity**: The weekly and monthly production and capacity of lithium carbonate from different sources (lithium spodumene, lithium mica, salt lake, and recycling materials) showed different trends. The monthly production and import volume of lithium carbonate also fluctuated. [33][34][35] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The supply - demand balance of lithium carbonate showed different situations in different months. In some months, there was a supply surplus, while in others, there was a supply shortage. [40] 3.5 Supply - Lithium Hydroxide - **Production and Capacity Utilization**: The weekly capacity utilization rate and monthly production of lithium hydroxide from different sources (causticization and smelting) showed different trends. The export volume of lithium hydroxide also fluctuated. [43] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The supply - demand balance of lithium hydroxide showed different situations in different months. In some months, there was a supply surplus, while in others, there was a supply shortage. [46] 3.6 Lithium Compound Cost - Profit - **Cost and Profit of Different Lithium Compounds**: The cost and profit of lithium compounds such as purchased lithium spodumene concentrate, lithium mica concentrate, and recycled lithium carbonate showed different trends over time. The processing cost composition of lithium mica and lithium spodumene also showed different proportions of energy consumption, auxiliary materials, and miscellaneous items. [49][52][54] 3.7 Inventory - **Lithium Carbonate Inventory**: The weekly and monthly inventory of lithium carbonate in smelters, downstream enterprises, and other aspects showed different trends. The inventory of lithium hydroxide also showed different trends. [58] 3.8 Demand - Lithium Battery - **Power Battery**: The price, production, and sales volume of power batteries showed different trends. The monthly production volume, loading volume, and export volume of power batteries also fluctuated. [60] - **Energy - Storage Battery**: The inventory, production, and winning bid situation of energy - storage batteries showed different trends. The monthly production volume and shipment volume of energy - storage battery cells also fluctuated. [62] 3.9 Demand - Ternary Precursor - **Price, Cost, and Profit**: The price, cost, and profit of ternary precursors showed different trends. The capacity utilization rate and production volume of ternary precursors also showed different trends. [65] - **Supply - Demand Balance**: The supply - demand balance of ternary precursors showed different situations in different months. In some months, there was a supply surplus, while in others, there was a supply shortage. [68] 3.10 Demand - Ternary Material - **Price, Cost, and Profit**: The price, cost, and profit of ternary materials showed different trends. The weekly operating rate and production volume of ternary materials also showed different trends. [72] - **Import and Export and Inventory**: The import and export volume and weekly inventory of ternary materials also showed different trends. [74] 3.11 Demand - Iron Phosphate/Iron Phosphate Lithium - **Price, Cost, and Profit**: The price, cost, and profit of iron phosphate and iron phosphate lithium showed different trends. The monthly operating rate and production volume of iron phosphate and iron phosphate lithium also showed different trends. [76] - **Export and Inventory**: The monthly export volume and weekly inventory of iron phosphate lithium also showed different trends. [79][81] 3.12 Demand - New Energy Vehicle - **Production, Sales, and Export**: The production, sales, and export volume of new energy vehicles showed different trends. The sales penetration rate, retail - wholesale ratio, and dealer inventory index of new energy vehicles also showed different trends. [84][85][88]

Core Viewpoint - The price of lithium carbonate has experienced significant fluctuations, dropping from nearly 180,000 yuan/ton to below 150,000 yuan/ton since late January, raising market concerns about the underlying causes of these changes [2][3][4]. Price Trends - Lithium carbonate prices have seen a continuous decline over the past seven trading days, with a peak of 182,200 yuan/ton on January 26, 2026, followed by a drop of 18% to below 150,000 yuan/ton by February 4 [3][4]. - The main futures contract for lithium carbonate also fell from 189,400 yuan/ton to 147,200 yuan/ton during the same period, with multiple trading halts observed [3][4]. Market Influences - The recent decline in lithium carbonate prices is attributed to macroeconomic factors and policy influences, including the interlinked movements of precious and base metals, which have created a weak market atmosphere [4][5]. - Regulatory measures by the Guangxi Futures Exchange, such as increasing margin requirements and limiting positions, have effectively curbed speculative trading, contributing to the price drop [4][5]. Future Outlook - Despite short-term pressures, the long-term supply-demand dynamics suggest a continuation of inventory reduction and increased demand for energy storage, which may support price recovery [5][6]. - Analysts expect that after the Spring Festival, there will be a concentrated replenishment of inventory by downstream companies, potentially leading to a rebound in prices [5][6]. Production and Cost Considerations - The reasonable price of lithium carbonate is primarily determined by production costs, which include lithium ore prices, processing fees, and labor costs. A gross profit margin of 5% to 10% is considered satisfactory for production companies [6]. - Companies with their own mines can achieve higher profits during price increases, while prices above 100,000 yuan/ton may not be economically viable for energy storage projects [6].