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Portugal: Lithium Carbonate Market 2025

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese lithium carbonate market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 89% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lithium Carbonate Production in Portugal

In value terms, lithium carbonate production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2020, overseas shipments of lithium carbonates decreased by -94.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports contracted markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for lithium carbonate exports from Portugal, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to -35.9%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from Portugal.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to -27.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 77%. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +118.0% per year.

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, approx. X tons of lithium carbonates were imported into Portugal; reducing by -38.1% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 130%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 171%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lithium carbonate imports to Portugal, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +227.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lithium carbonate suppliers to Portugal were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +189.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 126% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 140% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+52.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate consumption, comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Chile, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Chile and Australia, together accounting for 80% of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, the United States, the Netherlands and Russia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate to Portugal?

In value terms, the United States, Belgium and Spain constituted the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate suppliers to Portugal, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Italy, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

What are the leading importers of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate from Portugal?

In value terms, Spain remains the key foreign market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from Portugal.

What is the average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in Portugal?

In 2020, the average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates amounted to $8,307 per ton, declining by -5.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate in Portugal?

The average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $21,467 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 206% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in Portugal. 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 Portugal
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
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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