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Saudi Arabia: Lithium Oxide Market 2024

Lithium Oxide Market Size in Saudi Arabia

For the third consecutive year, the Saudi lithium oxide market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -47.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lithium Oxide Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, lithium oxide production reduced markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Oxide Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, exports of lithium oxides from Saudi Arabia stood at less than X kg, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, lithium oxide exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lithium Oxide Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2019, approx. X tons of lithium oxides were imported into Saudi Arabia; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of -0.5% was in 2014. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lithium oxide imports totaled $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 0.4%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Russia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of lithium oxide imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 75% of total imports. Moreover, lithium oxide imports in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia, fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide suppliers to Saudi Arabia were the United States ($X), Russia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium oxide imports in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia, threefold.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium oxide import price amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+23.3%), 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 in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lithium oxide consumption in 2020 were Australia, South Korea and Japan, with a combined 80% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of lithium oxide in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lithium oxide production in 2020 were China, Australia and Chile, together comprising 78% of global production. The United States, Russia, Germany and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium oxide to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Russia and China.

What is the average export price for lithium oxide in Saudi Arabia?

In 2010, the average lithium oxide export price amounted to $1,377 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium oxide in Saudi Arabia?

The average lithium oxide import price stood at $16,724 per ton in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium oxide market in Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023