U.S. - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lithium Carbonate Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Lithium Carbonate Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Lithium Carbonate Imports in the United States
- Lithium Carbonate Exports in the United States
Lithium Carbonate Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average lithium carbonate import price amounted to $14,063 per ton, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 48% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $20,822 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Chile ($16,609 per ton), while the price for Argentina totaled $10,796 per ton.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.3%).
Lithium Carbonate Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $41,966 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 80% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 251% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $61,014 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($116K per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($4,354 per ton) was 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 (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lithium Carbonate Imports in the United States
Lithium carbonate imports into the United States skyrocketed to 16K tons in 2022, rising by 31% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate imports soared to $163M in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Lithium Carbonate in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Chile | 46.1 | 33.6 | 39.5 | 108 | 32.8% |
| Argentina | 46.0 | 39.3 | 34.2 | 51.4 | 3.8% |
| China | 11.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | -70.5% |
| Others | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 87.6% |
| Total | 104 | 75.1 | 75.5 | 163 | 16.2% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Carbonate to the United States in 2022:
- China (undefinedK tons)
- Chile (8.1K tons)
- Argentina (7.7K tons)
Lithium Carbonate Exports in the United States
In 2022, the amount of lithium carbonates exported from the United States soared to 4.7K tons, with an increase of 37% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $32M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Lithium Carbonate in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | N/A | N/A | 2.0 | 12.2 | 510.0% |
| Germany | 7.9 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 9.9 | 7.8% |
| Canada | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 5.5 | 57.8% |
| India | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 | -24.6% |
| Russia | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 1.1 | -72.5% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 44.2% |
| Others | 0.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 18.6% |
| Total | 14.0 | 13.4 | 18.4 | 32.1 | 31.9% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Carbonate from the United States in 2022:
- Japan (1543.0 tons)
- Germany (1372.1 tons)
- Canada (1165.8 tons)
- India (252.8 tons)
- Russia (181.8 tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (77.6 tons)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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8. IMPORTS
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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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