en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to a survey by Mysteel based on port data, as of July 2, 2026, China's domestic port lithium ore inventory stood at 255,000 tons, up 54,000 tons from the previous week. Among this, Zhenjiang Port's inventory was 151,000 tons, up 26,000 tons week-on-week.

Due to concentrated overseas lithium ore shipments in June 2026, the arrival rate of lithium ore at ports this week outpaced the withdrawal speed, leading to an overall increase in port inventory. Lithium ore is a core raw material for lithium battery production, widely used in new energy vehicles, energy storage systems, consumer electronics, and other fields. China is the world's largest consumer of lithium resources and lithium salt processor, making changes in port lithium ore inventory a key indicator reflecting the supply-demand dynamics of lithium resources.

Zhenjiang Port, located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, is one of China's important import and export ports for non-ferrous metals and bulk commodities. In recent years, it has become a major distribution hub for lithium ore imports. After lithium ore arrives at Chinese ports from overseas mines via sea transport, lithium salt processing companies take delivery and proceed with the production and processing of products such as lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide.

The recent rebound in port lithium ore inventory primarily reflects changes in the shipping pace of overseas lithium ore. The inventory accumulation from concentrated arrivals in June will be gradually absorbed by downstream lithium salt processing companies in the coming period. Changes in port inventory data provide important insights into the operational dynamics of China's lithium resource supply chain.