The US Lithium Fluoride market moved lower through late June **** as abundant import availability and easing upstream cost support outweighed the temporary improvement in demand seen during the middle of the month. Early June trading remained subdued as buyers adopted a cautious approach toward procurement, limiting suppliers&#**; ability to maintain previous offer levels. Although battery manufacturers and specialty chemical producers briefly returned to the market during mid-June, the recovery proved short-lived as fresh import arrivals and comfortable inventories restored downward pressure on lithium fluoride prices by month-end.
The monthly benchmark for Lithium Fluoride CIF New York Port settled at USD **,***/MT, down from USD **,***/MT recorded earlier in June, reflecting weaker spot market conditions. Demand remained mixed across downstream industries. The lithium-ion battery supply chain continued to provide the primary source of consumption, with purchases from electrolyte manufacturers, lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF*) producers, and...
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