China - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Lithium Carbonate Prices in China

China Lithium Carbonate Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the lithium carbonate price stood at $61.2 per kg (CIF, China), declining by -14.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 65% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $71.4 per kg in August 2022, and then contracted in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Chile ($64.8 per kg), while the price for Argentina amounted to $21.2 per kg.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+23.7%).

China Lithium Carbonate Imports

In September 2022, lithium carbonate imports into China expanded significantly to 13K tons, picking up by 11% against the previous month. In general, imports showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 193% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 28K tons. From July 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports contracted slightly to $767M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 with an increase of 362% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.8B. From July 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

China Lithium Carbonate Imports by Country

In September 2022, Chile (11K tons) was the main lithium carbonate supplier to China, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium carbonate imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (1K tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Chile totaled +2.4%.

In value terms, Chile ($742M) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonate to China, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($21M), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Chile stood at +26.6%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in China. 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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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 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
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      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
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    11. 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
    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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