Netherlands: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch lithium carbonate market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 438% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. Lithium carbonate consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lithium Carbonate Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, lithium carbonate production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lithium carbonates, when their volume decreased by -30.4% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,314% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of lithium carbonate exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 64% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +152.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lithium carbonate exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +209.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 164%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Russia (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of lithium carbonates were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 56% compared with 2020. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 2,477%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,507% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest lithium carbonate supplier to the Netherlands, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium carbonate imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at +1,138.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+12.7% per year) and Belgium (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonates to the Netherlands, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile amounted to +1,376.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-4.8% per year) and Argentina (+781.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -23.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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