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Portugal: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2025

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in Portugal

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports from Portugal

In 2020, overseas shipments of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports totaled $X in 2020. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to X%.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Angola amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates were imported into Portugal; surging by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate suppliers to Portugal were Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), 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 market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate 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