Australia - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lithium Carbonate Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
- Lithium Carbonate Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
- Lithium Carbonate Imports in Australia
- Lithium Carbonate Exports in Australia
Lithium Carbonate Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $10,925 per ton in September 2023, rising by 11% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 45% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $15,355 per ton. From July 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($46,562 per ton), while the price for China totaled $9,761 per ton.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lithium Carbonate Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $3,683 per ton in 2022, waning by -63.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 184%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $32,631 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($46,696 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($2,242 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Lithium Carbonate Imports in Australia
In 2022, lithium carbonate imports into Australia soared to 682 tons, increasing by 299% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate imports surged to $7.8M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Lithium Carbonate in Australia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 1,292 | 1,336 | 1,990 | 4,313 | 49.5% |
| Argentina | 986 | 590 | 367 | 1,182 | 6.2% |
| Italy | 369 | 375 | 247 | 814 | 30.2% |
| United Kingdom | N/A | 35.4 | 4.7 | 492 | 272.8% |
| Netherlands | N/A | N/A | N/A | 451 | 0% |
| United States | N/A | N/A | N/A | 428 | 0% |
| Others | 161 | N/A | N/A | 97.6 | -15.4% |
| Total | 2,809 | 2,337 | 2,609 | 7,778 | 40.4% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Carbonate to Australia in 2022:
- China (397.5 tons)
- Argentina (112.5 tons)
- United Kingdom (48.9 tons)
- Netherlands (45.0 tons)
- Italy (37.4 tons)
- United States (31.6 tons)
Lithium Carbonate Exports in Australia
In 2022, shipments abroad of lithium carbonates decreased by -55.4% to 19 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 334% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 43 tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, lithium carbonate exports reduced rapidly to $70K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 734%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $430K, and then declined rapidly in the following year.
| Export of Lithium Carbonate in Australia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| New Zealand | 10.0 | 14.3 | 20.5 | 41.3 | 60.4% |
| Philippines | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26.1 | 0% |
| Indonesia | 15.4 | 24.0 | N/A | 2.9 | -42.7% |
| United States | 0.3 | N/A | 85.4 | N/A | 1587.2% |
| France | N/A | N/A | 316 | N/A | 0% |
| India | N/A | 5.2 | 7.5 | N/A | 44.2% |
| Singapore | 22.7 | 8.0 | N/A | N/A | -64.8% |
| Others | 3.2 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | -82.3% |
| Total | 51.7 | 51.5 | 430 | 70.3 | 10.8% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Carbonate from Australia in 2022:
- New Zealand (18.4 tons)
- Philippines (0.6 tons)
- Indonesia (0.1 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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