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Contents:
- Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa
- Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa
Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $8,272 per ton in 2022, falling by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $12,533 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($14,291 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($170 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $9,428 per ton in 2022, increasing by 487% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $9,597 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($42,128 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($4,390 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 Angola (+338.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa
After two years of decline, purchases abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates increased by 174% to 906 tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports surged to $7.5M in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Chile | 2,022 | 919 | 819 | 4,725 | 32.7% |
| United States | 1,573 | 1,045 | 813 | 1,836 | 5.3% |
| Russia | 984 | 685 | 725 | 857 | -4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.6 | 0% |
| China | 344 | 85.0 | 212 | N/A | -21.5% |
| India | 239 | 198 | 129 | N/A | -26.5% |
| Others | 101 | 125 | 191 | 66.3 | -13.1% |
| Total | 5,263 | 3,057 | 2,889 | 7,496 | 12.5% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate to South Africa in 2022:
- Chile (622.9 tons)
- United States (148.7 tons)
- Zimbabwe (68.0 tons)
- Russia (60.0 tons)
Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa
Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from South Africa fell notably to 13 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -70.8% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 43 tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.
In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports skyrocketed to $119K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction.
| Export of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Angola | N/A | 3.9 | 14.4 | 46.7 | 246.0% |
| Zambia | 66.7 | 51.2 | 18.7 | 32.9 | -21.0% |
| Kenya | 30.5 | N/A | N/A | 17.3 | -17.2% |
| Tanzania | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16.2 | 0% |
| Botswana | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 13.8% |
| Swaziland | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 35.7% |
| Mozambique | N/A | 3.7 | N/A | 0.2 | -76.8% |
| Lesotho | N/A | 0.1 | 4.0 | 0.1 | 0.0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 52.9 | 4.5 | N/A | N/A | -91.5% |
| Ghana | N/A | N/A | 16.8 | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 3.7 | 1.2 | 13.6 | 1.4 | -27.7% |
| Total | 156 | 68.7 | 69.2 | 119 | -8.6% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate from South Africa in 2022:
- Lesotho (undefined tons)
- Mozambique (undefined tons)
- Zambia (7.5 tons)
- Tanzania (2.5 tons)
- Angola (1.1 tons)
- Botswana (0.6 tons)
- Kenya (0.6 tons)
- Swaziland (0.2 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in South Africa. 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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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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