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Panama: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2025

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Panama

In 2022, the Panamanian market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Panama

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports from Panama

In 2016, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2016 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2016 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) was the main destination for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from Panama, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Trinidad and Tobago was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Trinidad and Tobago was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 a decrease of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2016.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Trinidad and Tobago.

From 2013 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Trinidad and Tobago amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports into Panama

Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports into Panama soared to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate supplier to Panama, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates to Panama.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to X% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in Panama. 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 Panama
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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