Germany: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2025

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Germany

In 2022, the German market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a temperate expansion. Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Germany

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X,900% against the previous year. Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Austria, the UK, Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exported from Germany were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports into Germany

For the fifth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in supplies from abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :