CPCA’s Cui Dongshu said China’s lithium battery exports reached $40.0 bln in Jan–May 2026, up 45% YoY. May exports were $8.0 bln, up 35% YoY. The EU remained the largest market, accounting for about 42% of exports in 2026, roughly 2 percentage points higher than in 2025.

2026-06-30

CPCA’s Cui Dongshu said China’s lithium battery exports reached $40.0 bln in Jan–May 2026, up 45% YoY. May exports were $8.0 bln, up 35% YoY. The EU remained the largest market, accounting for about 42% of exports in 2026, roughly 2 percentage points higher than in 2025.