A container for liquid replenishment for replenishing liquid in a liquid ejection apparatus comprises a container body capable of containing the liquid, a spout fitted to the container body and having a front end section including a front end surface and a liquid outlet for allowing the liquid to flow out therefrom, a lid member removably attached to the spout to cover the spout and a liquid absorber arranged on the spout. The liquid outlet is open in the front end surface of the spout and the liquid absorber is arranged at least on an area of the front end surface not occupied by the liquid outlet.