U.S. - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Lithium Carbonate Prices in the United States

U.S. Lithium Carbonate Import Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the lithium carbonate price per ton amounted to $13.1K (CIF, US), surging by 26% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 36% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in August 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Chile ($19.3K per ton), while the price for Argentina ($6.5K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Lithium Carbonate Imports

In August 2022, imports of lithium carbonates into the United States surged to 1.8K tons, rising by 59% against the month before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 141% m-o-m.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $24M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 210% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in August 2022.

U.S. Lithium Carbonate Imports by Country

Chile (911 tons), Argentina (858 tons) and the UK (59 tons) were the main suppliers of lithium carbonate imports to the United States, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +83.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($18M) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonate to the United States, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($5.6M), with a 23% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Chile amounted to +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Argentina (+7.6% per month) and the UK (+83.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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      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, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
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