Xinhua News Agency, May 16, Citic Securities reported that domestic imports of energy metals maintained a growth trend in the first quarter of 2023, with a higher growth rate of lithium and nickel raw materials. In terms of import prices, the import prices of lithium raw materials remained high, with a widening gap with the domestic market, while the import prices of nickel and cobalt products fell significantly due to loose supply. Looking ahead, it is expected that the high premium of overseas lithium products and high import prices of lithium ore will support domestic lithium prices, and the rebound in lithium prices is expected to continue. It is recommended to pay attention to the plate valuation repair brought about by rising lithium prices.