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SADC: Lithium Oxide Market 2025

Lithium Oxide Market Size in SADC

The SADC lithium oxide market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a modest expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Oxide Production in SADC

In value terms, lithium oxide production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 115%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Oxide Exports

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of lithium oxides, which increased by 35% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 833% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 624%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe was the major exporter of lithium oxides in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a 19% share of total exports.

Zimbabwe was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lithium oxides exports, with a CAGR of +99.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+38.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Zimbabwe (+79 p.p.) and South Africa (+6.3 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the largest lithium oxide supplier in SADC, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Zimbabwe, lithium oxide exports expanded at an average annual rate of +72.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -27.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 213%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (-13.8%).

Lithium Oxide Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, lithium oxide imports in SADC dropped remarkably to X tons, declining by -29% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium oxide imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 95%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2021. Tanzania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -6.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tanzania (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +1.9% from 2012-2021. South Africa (-1.8 p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lithium oxides in SADC, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +1.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.3%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium oxide market in SADC. 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.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in SADC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
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
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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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. 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
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
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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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024