China - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lithium Carbonate Price in China (CIF) - 2023
- Lithium Carbonate Price in China (FOB) - 2023
- Lithium Carbonate Imports in China
- Lithium Carbonate Exports in China
Lithium Carbonate Price in China (CIF) - 2023
The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $31,851 per ton in September 2023, declining by -8.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 an increase of 32% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $79,422 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Chile ($33,077 per ton), while the price for Argentina amounted to $26,870 per ton.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+2.0%).
Lithium Carbonate Price in China (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average lithium carbonate export price amounted to $34,459 per ton, declining by -12.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 20% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $82,183 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In September 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Canada ($41,397 per ton) and Japan ($37,093 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($31,253 per ton) and Russia ($33,287 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Lithium Carbonate Imports in China
For the fourth year in a row, China recorded growth in supplies from abroad of lithium carbonates, which increased by 1,217% to 1.1M tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $6.7B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted 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 China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Chile | 136 | 181 | 392 | 6,369 | 260.4% |
| Argentina | 99.0 | 76.1 | 154 | 290 | 43.1% |
| Others | 4.9 | 3.4 | 15.8 | 71.0 | 143.8% |
| Total | 240 | 261 | 562 | 6,730 | 203.8% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Carbonate to China in 2022:
- Chile (1031.9K tons)
- Argentina (28.6K tons)
Lithium Carbonate Exports in China
Lithium carbonate exports from China skyrocketed to 52K tons in 2022, rising by 567% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $683M in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Lithium Carbonate in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 32.7 | 20.1 | 24.0 | 331 | 116.3% |
| South Korea | 99.5 | 32.4 | 61.8 | 302 | 44.8% |
| Russia | 4.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 19.1 | 59.6% |
| United States | 11.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | -74.4% |
| Others | 10.6 | 5.0 | 10.8 | 30.0 | 41.5% |
| Total | 159 | 59.6 | 99.1 | 683 | 62.6% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Carbonate from China in 2022:
- United States (undefinedK tons)
- Japan (26.4K tons)
- South Korea (22.4K tons)
- Russia (1.8K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in China. 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
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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