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Ireland: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in Ireland

The Irish lithium carbonate market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lithium Carbonate Production in Ireland

In value terms, lithium carbonate production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lithium carbonate production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of lithium carbonates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for lithium carbonate exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lithium carbonate exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sixfold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled X%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lithium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%).

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of lithium carbonates decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest lithium carbonate supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium carbonate imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonates to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lithium carbonate in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of lithium carbonate consumption, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, lithium carbonate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Korea, sevenfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7% share.

What are the largest producers of lithium carbonate in the world?

Chile remains the largest lithium carbonate producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 90% of total volume. Moreover, lithium carbonate production in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium carbonate to Ireland?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonates to Ireland, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK, with a 9% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lithium carbonate from Ireland?

In value terms, India remains the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from Ireland, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK, with a 12% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lithium carbonate in Ireland?

The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $738 per ton in 2022, jumping by 21% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium carbonate in Ireland?

In 2022, the average lithium carbonate import price amounted to $23,470 per ton, rising by 59% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in Ireland. 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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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023