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China - Lithium cells ans batteries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jan 10, 2024

China's Lithium Export Surges by 11% to $41M in November 2023

China Cells and batteries; lithium Exports

After four months of decline, overseas shipments of cells and batteries; lithia increased by 16% to 146M units in November 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from November 2022 to November 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, exports decreased by -19.6% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 60% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 182M units in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to November 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cells and batteries; lithium exports rose remarkably to $41M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 57% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 47M units in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to November 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.China Cells and batteries; lithium Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Cells and batteries; lithium in China (million USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
United States3.48.26.02.35.46.37.38.39.67.78.58.99.6
Germany2.03.32.41.72.82.02.62.92.23.22.61.93.3
Russia1.92.91.71.02.03.12.51.92.62.33.41.82.9
Vietnam3.83.42.81.52.12.62.81.91.51.42.21.82.1
India2.41.81.50.91.92.93.64.54.93.32.62.51.7
Others24.224.719.019.027.123.628.126.626.123.824.720.421.9
Total37.744.333.326.341.440.547.046.146.941.843.937.441.4

Exports by Country

The United States (21M units), Germany (20M units) and Vietnam (8.7M units) were the main destinations of cells and batteries; lithium exports from China, with a combined 34% share of total exports.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($9.6M) remains the key foreign market for cells and batteries; lithium exports from China, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($3.3M), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7% share.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.5% per month) and Russia (+3.6% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In November 2023, the cells and batteries; lithium price amounted to $284 per thousand units (FOB, China), which is down by -4.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 15% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $315 per thousand units in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($449 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($109 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    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

  12. 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

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