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Lithium market forecasted to face continued uncertainty in 2025

10 Jan 2025 13:05 reported by Stanley Wang

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According to industry analysts, the lithium market in 2025 might still face oversupply. Despite stabilizing in late 2024, the market was under pessimistic sentiment due to sluggish electric vehicle (EV) demand and an influx of supply.

Miners are hesitant to cut back or restart production prematurely due to expectations of sustained, rapid growth in lithium demand fueled by the accelerating energy transition. Also, some producers paused operations or delayed expansion in response to lower profits; however, concerns linger that any price recovery could prompt rapid supply increases, particularly in regions like Africa and China. New production from Zimbabwe, China, and Argentina is also set to enter the market this year.

Geopolitical tensions, including potential tariffs and export controls, further cloud the outlook. Analysts warn that supply fluctuations could exacerbate market volatility, which makes the lithium market continue to be uncertain.

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