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Puerto Rico: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican lithium carbonate market stood at less than $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of lithium carbonates were exported from Puerto Rico; approximately mirroring 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

Chile represented the largest exporter of lithium carbonates in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 67% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), constituting a 16% share of total exports. China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+33.3%), South Korea (+30.2%), Argentina (+14.2%), China (+11.5%) and the United States (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.3% from 2012-2021. Germany and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Argentina, the Netherlands and South Korea increased by +3.6, +3 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest lithium carbonate supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 60% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with an 18% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 6.7% share.

In Chile, lithium carbonate exports expanded at an average annual rate of +15.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (+23.1% per year) and China (+19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

Lithium carbonate imports into Puerto Rico was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 41% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 21% share, followed by Japan (11%), the United States (6.3%), Russia (4.6%) and Belgium (2.2%). The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up 8.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +38.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lithium carbonate importing markets into Puerto Rico were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +27.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2021 were South Korea, China and Japan, with a combined 73% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Chile, China and Australia, with a combined 80% share of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, the United States, the Netherlands and Russia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate importing markets into Puerto Rico were South Korea, Japan and China, together comprising 83% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China, Chile and Argentina were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Russia, the Netherlands, South Korea and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What is the average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in Puerto Rico?

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico
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