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United Kingdom - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Mar 9, 2023

UK Lithium Carbonate Price Peaks at $66.6 per kg

United Kingdom Lithium Carbonate Import Price in November 2022

In November 2022, the lithium carbonate price amounted to $66.6 per kg (CIF, United Kingdom), increasing by 15% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 74% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in November 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2022, the country with the highest price was Chile ($67.3 per kg), while the price for Belgium stood at $63.6 per kg.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+12.5%).

United Kingdom Lithium Carbonate Imports

Lithium carbonate imports into the UK surged to 248 tons in November 2022, rising by 69% against October 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 with an increase of 272% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 704 tons. From March 2022 to November 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2022. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when imports increased by 250% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 21K tons in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to November 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

United Kingdom Lithium Carbonate Imports by Country

In November 2022, Chile (240 tons) was the main supplier of lithium carbonate to the UK, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (2 tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at +5.7%.

In value terms, Chile ($16M) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonate to the UK, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($127K), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Chile totaled +18.9%.

Lithium Carbonate Market Overview

In the United Kingdom, the price of lithium carbonate has been increasing in recent years. This is due to a number of factors, including an increase in demand from China and other countries for lithium batteries. Lithium is a key component in batteries, and the demand for EVs is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. This has led to an increase in prices for lithium carbonate.

Finally, transportation costs have also played a role in the rising price of lithium carbonate. As more mines and production facilities come online in remote locations, such as South America and Africa, it becomes more expensive to transport the material to market. All of these factors are likely to continue to impact the price of lithium carbonate in the UK and other markets around the world.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      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 Export

      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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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