United Kingdom - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingUK 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.
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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
