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- Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China
- Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China
Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $7,576 per ton in 2022, waning by -28.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $14,423 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Japan ($12,940 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea totaled $6,519 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+3.9%).
Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates amounted to $4,555 per ton, declining by -35.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $14,780 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($15,054 per ton), while the price for Chile stood at $4,200 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+12.5%).
Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China
For the fourth year in a row, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, which increased by 27% to 104K tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports fell to $787M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $863M, and then shrank in the following year.
| Export of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| South Korea | 364 | 326 | 545 | 565 | 15.8% |
| Japan | 367 | 254 | 279 | 196 | -18.9% |
| Others | 52.3 | 23.4 | 39.4 | 26.1 | -20.7% |
| Total | 783 | 604 | 863 | 787 | 0.2% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate from China in 2022:
- South Korea (86.7K tons)
- Japan (15.1K tons)
Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China
For the fourth year in a row, China recorded growth in supplies from abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, which increased by 66% to 140K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports totaled $636M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Chile | 138 | 183 | 413 | 566 | 60.1% |
| Argentina | 99.0 | 76.0 | 153 | 24.9 | -36.9% |
| Others | 7.6 | 4.5 | 26.3 | 45.8 | 82.0% |
| Total | 245 | 264 | 592 | 636 | 37.4% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate to China in 2022:
- Chile (134.7K tons)
- Argentina (1.7K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate 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
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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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