China - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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%.
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