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Canada: Lithium Oxide Market 2025

Lithium Oxide Market Size in Canada

The Canadian lithium oxide market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 455% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lithium Oxide Production in Canada

In value terms, lithium oxide production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 501%. Lithium oxide production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Oxide Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, shipments abroad of lithium oxides was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,174% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lithium oxide exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,164% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of lithium oxide exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of -3.8%).

In value terms, the largest markets for lithium oxide exported from Canada were France ($X) and China ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of -6.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium oxide export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lithium Oxide Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, imports of lithium oxides into Canada soared to X tons, with an increase of 33% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 101%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lithium oxide imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 92%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of lithium oxide imports to Canada, with a combined 82% share of total imports. The United States and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +872.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), China ($X) and Chile ($X) were the largest lithium oxide suppliers to Canada, together comprising 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States and Australia, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +959.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Russia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.2%), 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 accounting for a further 17%.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium oxide to Canada?

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide suppliers to Canada were Russia, China and the United States, together comprising 90% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lithium oxide from Canada?

In value terms, the largest markets for lithium oxide exported from Canada were France, China and Japan, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

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

In 2020, the average lithium oxide export price amounted to $2,180 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year.

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

The average lithium oxide import price stood at $6,555 per ton in 2020, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium oxide market in Canada. 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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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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