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Hong Kong SAR, China: Lithium Oxide Market 2025

Lithium Oxide Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong lithium oxide market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 905% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted perceptible growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Oxide Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, lithium oxide production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Oxide Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, approx. X tons of lithium oxides were exported from Hong Kong SAR; reducing by -86.7% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,383% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lithium oxide exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 882%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), India (X tons) and Australia (X kg) were the main destinations of lithium oxide exports from Hong Kong SAR, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +38.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), India ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest markets for lithium oxide exported from Hong Kong SAR worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +29.3%, 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

The average lithium oxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 63% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 166% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lithium Oxide Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, overseas purchases of lithium oxides increased by 668% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. 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 continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of lithium oxide to Hong Kong SAR, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +71.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxides to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +68.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lithium oxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -66.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+95.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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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, together accounting for 78% of global production. These countries were followed by the United States, Russia, Germany and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium oxide to Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxide to Hong Kong SAR.

What are the leading importers of lithium oxide from Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China $209) remains the key foreign market for lithium oxide exports from Hong Kong SAR.

What is the average export price for lithium oxide in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average lithium oxide export price stood at $20,900 per ton in 2020, jumping by 42% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium oxide in Hong Kong SAR, China?

In 2020, the average lithium oxide import price amounted to $84,457 per ton, increasing by 410% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium oxide market in Hong Kong SAR, China. 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 trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
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