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Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2024

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production shrank markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the fourth consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in shipments abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Chile (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, imports of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina represented the major importer of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Venezuela (X%). Peru (X tons), Cuba (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Argentina increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Trinidad and Tobago (X%), Venezuela (X%), Colombia (X%) and Cuba (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Trinidad and Tobago emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Argentina amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Venezuela (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while Cuba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Trinidad and Tobago (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Argentina, Chile and Brazil, together comprising 99% of total consumption.
Chile constituted the country with the largest volume of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production, accounting for 97% of total volume. It was followed by Argentina, with a 2.4% share of total production.
In value terms, Chile remains the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In value terms, Argentina constitutes the largest market for imported lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 6.2% share.
The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $6,838 per ton in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year.
The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $12,618 per ton in 2022, rising by 6.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in Latin America and the Caribbean. 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.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

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    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      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. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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      • Anguilla
      • Antigua and Barbuda
      • Argentina
      • Aruba
      • Bahamas
      • Barbados
      • Belize
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • British Virgin Islands
      • Cayman Islands
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Costa Rica
      • Cuba
      • Curacao
      • Dominica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Ecuador
      • El Salvador
      • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
      • French Guiana
      • Grenada
      • Guadeloupe
      • Guatemala
      • Guyana
      • Haiti
      • Honduras
      • Jamaica
      • Martinique
      • Mexico
      • Montserrat
      • Nicaragua
      • Panama
      • Paraguay
      • Peru
      • Saint Kitts and Nevis
      • Saint Lucia
      • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
      • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
      • Suriname
      • Trinidad and Tobago
      • Turks and Caicos Islands
      • United States Virgin Islands
      • Uruguay
      • Venezuela
      • Puerto Rico

    12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      19. Production, By Country, 2023
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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