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Australia: Lithium Oxide Market 2025

Lithium Oxide Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian lithium oxide market increased by 6.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Lithium oxide consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Oxide Production in Australia

In value terms, lithium oxide production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 902%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Oxide Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of lithium oxides, when their volume increased by 2,163% to X tons. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for lithium oxide exports from Australia, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, lithium oxide exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +333.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and New Zealand (+121.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for lithium oxides exports from Australia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +264.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and New Zealand (+133.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium oxide export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -35.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+1.7%).

Lithium Oxide Imports

Imports into Australia

Lithium oxide imports into Australia surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 193% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of lithium oxide imports to Australia, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, the Netherlands, Russia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +427.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest lithium oxide suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, China, Chile, Russia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 33%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +755.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lithium oxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 88% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+78.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lithium oxide in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lithium oxide consumption in 2020 were Australia, South Korea and Japan, with a combined 80% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of lithium oxide in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lithium oxide production in 2020 were China, Australia and Chile, with a combined 78% share of global production. The United States, Russia, Germany and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium oxide to Australia?

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide suppliers to Australia were China, Belgium and Russia, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lithium oxide from Australia?

In value terms, Vietnam emerged as the key foreign market for lithium oxide exports from Australia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with a 19% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lithium oxide in Australia?

The average lithium oxide export price stood at $24,847 per ton in 2020, rising by 97% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium oxide in Australia?

The average lithium oxide import price stood at $10,061 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -31.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium oxide market in Australia. 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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Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
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
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024