United Arab Emirates: Market for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate 2025

Market Size for Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate in the United Arab Emirates

For the third consecutive year, the market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates in the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lithium Oxide, Hydroxide and Carbonate

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

For the fifth year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in purchases abroad of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonate imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for lithium oxide, hydroxide and carbonates stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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