EU: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2025

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in the EU

The EU market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates surged to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in the EU

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates exported in the European Union skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates imported in the European Union skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest importers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, together constituting X% of total imports. Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, France, Sweden and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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