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New Zealand: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand lithium carbonate market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Carbonate Production in New Zealand

In value terms, lithium carbonate production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Lithium carbonate exports from New Zealand skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Jamaica (X tons) was the main destination for lithium carbonate exports from New Zealand, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Jamaica ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from New Zealand.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Jamaica amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jamaica amounted to X% per year.

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, overseas purchases of lithium carbonates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Australia (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of lithium carbonate imports to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonates to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (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. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan, with a 7% share.

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

Chile constituted the country with the largest volume of lithium carbonate production, 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 New Zealand?

In value terms, Slovenia constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonates to New Zealand, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands, with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of lithium carbonate from New Zealand?

In value terms, Jamaica remains the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from New Zealand.

What is the average export price for lithium carbonate in New Zealand?

The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $1,906 per ton in 2022, declining by -16.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium carbonate in New Zealand?

In 2022, the average lithium carbonate import price amounted to $69,516 per ton, surging by 51% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in New Zealand. 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 New Zealand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. 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

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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. 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