Argentina: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2025

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Argentina

The Argentinian market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Argentina

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates exported from Argentina totaled X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Belgium, Russia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exported from Argentina were Japan ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Belgium, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Russia (X kg) were the main suppliers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports to Argentina, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate suppliers to Argentina were Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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