Lithium Carbonate Market 2022: Key Strategies, Historical Analysis, Trends, New Opportunities and Forecast Till 2028
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Lithium carbonate is lithium salt of carbonate used widely in processing of metal oxides. Due to its low melting fluxes with silica and other materials it is an essential industrial chemical. Lithium carbonate is the first lithium compound that is extracted from the brines. It is the first compound in the production chain and is building block for other lithium derivatives. Lithium carbonate is used in various applications such as glass & ceramics, aluminum production, pharmaceuticals, and li-ion batteries.
This report elaborates the market size, market characteristics, and market growth of the Lithium Carbonate industry, and breaks down according to the type, application, and consumption area of Lithium Carbonate. The report also conducted a PESTEL analysis of the industry to study the main influencing factors and entry barriers of the industry.
In Chapter 3.4 of the report, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the industry was fully assessed. Fully risk assessment and industry recommendations were made for Lithium Carbonate in a special period. This chapter also compares the markets of Pre COVID-19 and Post COVID-19.
In addition, chapters 8-12 consider the impact of COVID-19 on the regional economy.
Key players in the global Lithium Carbonate market covered in Chapter 13:
QingHai Salt Lake Industry
Albemarle
Tianqi Lithium
Nordic Mining
SQM
Ruifu Lithium
Tibet Mineral Development
FMC
Ganfeng Lithium
Zhonghe
Weihua
Yahua
Orocobre
In Chapter 6, on the basis of types, the Lithium Carbonate market from 2015 to 2025 is primarily split into:
Battery Grade
Industrial Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
In Chapter 7, on the basis of applications, the Lithium Carbonate market from 2015 to 2025 covers:
Batteries
Glass and Ceramics
Medical
Lubricants
Metallurgy
Other
Geographically, the detailed analysis of production, trade of the following countries is covered in Chapter 4.2, 5:
United States
Europe
China
Japan
India
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8, 9, 10, 11, 12:
North America (Covered in Chapter 8)
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe (Covered in Chapter 9)
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Others
Asia-Pacific (Covered in Chapter 10)
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Southeast Asia
Others
Middle East and Africa (Covered in Chapter 11)
Saudi Arabia
UAE
South Africa
Others
South America (Covered in Chapter 12)
Brazil
Others
Years considered for this report:
Historical Years: 2015-2019
Base Year: 2019
Estimated Year: 2020
Forecast Period: 2020-2025
Table of Content
1 Lithium Carbonate Market - Research Scope
1.1 Study Goals
1.2 Market Definition and Scope
1.3 Key Market Segments
1.4 Study and Forecasting Years
2 Lithium Carbonate Market - Research Methodology
2.1 Methodology
2.2 Research Data Source
2.2.1 Secondary Data
2.2.2 Primary Data
2.2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.2.4 Legal Disclaimer
3 Lithium Carbonate Market Forces
3.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Size
3.2 Top Impacting Factors (PESTEL Analysis)
3.2.1 Political Factors
3.2.2 Economic Factors
3.2.3 Social Factors
3.2.4 Technological Factors
3.2.5 Environmental Factors
3.2.6 Legal Factors
3.3 Industry Trend Analysis
3.4 Industry Trends Under COVID-19
3.4.1 Risk Assessment on COVID-19
3.4.2 Assessment of the Overall Impact of COVID-19 on the Industry
3.4.3 Pre COVID-19 and Post COVID-19 Market Scenario
3.5 Industry Risk Assessment
4 Lithium Carbonate Market - By Geography
4.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Value and Market Share by Regions
4.1.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Value ($) by Region (2015-2020)
4.1.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Value Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)
4.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Production and Market Share by Major Countries
4.2.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Production by Major Countries (2015-2020)
4.2.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Production Market Share by Major Countries (2015-2020)
4.3 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Market Share by Regions
4.3.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Regions (2015-2020)
4.3.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)
5 Lithium Carbonate Market - By Trade Statistics
5.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Export and Import
5.2 United States Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
5.3 Europe Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
5.4 China Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
5.5 Japan Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
5.6 India Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
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6 Lithium Carbonate Market - By Type
6.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Production and Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.1.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Production by Types (2015-2020)
6.1.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Production Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Value and Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.2.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Value by Types (2015-2020)
6.2.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Value Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.3 Global Lithium Carbonate Production, Price and Growth Rate of Battery Grade (2015-2020)
6.4 Global Lithium Carbonate Production, Price and Growth Rate of Industrial Grade (2015-2020)
6.5 Global Lithium Carbonate Production, Price and Growth Rate of Pharmaceutical Grade (2015-2020)
7 Lithium Carbonate Market - By Application
7.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Market Share by Applications (2015-2020)
7.1.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Applications (2015-2020)
7.1.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Applications (2015-2020)
7.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate of Batteries (2015-2020)
7.3 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate of Glass and Ceramics (2015-2020)
7.4 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate of Medical (2015-2020)
7.5 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate of Lubricants (2015-2020)
7.6 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate of Metallurgy (2015-2020)
7.7 Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate of Other (2015-2020)
8 North America Lithium Carbonate Market
8.1 North America Lithium Carbonate Market Size
8.2 United States Lithium Carbonate Market Size
8.3 Canada Lithium Carbonate Market Size
8.4 Mexico Lithium Carbonate Market Size
8.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on North America Market
9 Europe Lithium Carbonate Market Analysis
9.1 Europe Lithium Carbonate Market Size
9.2 Germany Lithium Carbonate Market Size
9.3 United Kingdom Lithium Carbonate Market Size
9.4 France Lithium Carbonate Market Size
9.5 Italy Lithium Carbonate Market Size
9.6 Spain Lithium Carbonate Market Size
9.7 The Influence of COVID-19 on Europe Market
10 Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Market Analysis
10.1 Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Market Size
10.2 China Lithium Carbonate Market Size
10.3 Japan Lithium Carbonate Market Size
10.4 South Korea Lithium Carbonate Market Size
10.5 Southeast Asia Lithium Carbonate Market Size
10.6 India Lithium Carbonate Market Size
10.7 The Influence of COVID-19 on Asia Pacific Market
11 Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Market Analysis
11.1 Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Market Size
11.2 Saudi Arabia Lithium Carbonate Market Size
11.3 UAE Lithium Carbonate Market Size
11.4 South Africa Lithium Carbonate Market Size
11.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on Middle East and Africa Market
12 South America Lithium Carbonate Market Analysis
12.1 South America Lithium Carbonate Market Size
12.2 Brazil Lithium Carbonate Market Size
12.3 The Influence of COVID-19 on South America Market
13 Company Profiles
13.1 QingHai Salt Lake Industry
13.1.1 QingHai Salt Lake Industry Basic Information
13.1.2 QingHai Salt Lake Industry Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.1.3 QingHai Salt Lake Industry Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.2 Albemarle
13.2.1 Albemarle Basic Information
13.2.2 Albemarle Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.2.3 Albemarle Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.3 Tianqi Lithium
13.3.1 Tianqi Lithium Basic Information
13.3.2 Tianqi Lithium Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.3.3 Tianqi Lithium Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.4 Nordic Mining
13.4.1 Nordic Mining Basic Information
13.4.2 Nordic Mining Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.4.3 Nordic Mining Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.5 SQM
13.5.1 SQM Basic Information
13.5.2 SQM Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.5.3 SQM Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.6 Ruifu Lithium
13.6.1 Ruifu Lithium Basic Information
13.6.2 Ruifu Lithium Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.6.3 Ruifu Lithium Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.7 Tibet Mineral Development
13.7.1 Tibet Mineral Development Basic Information
13.7.2 Tibet Mineral Development Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.7.3 Tibet Mineral Development Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.8 FMC
13.8.1 FMC Basic Information
13.8.2 FMC Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.8.3 FMC Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.9 Ganfeng Lithium
13.9.1 Ganfeng Lithium Basic Information
13.9.2 Ganfeng Lithium Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.9.3 Ganfeng Lithium Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.10 Zhonghe
13.10.1 Zhonghe Basic Information
13.10.2 Zhonghe Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.10.3 Zhonghe Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.11 Weihua
13.11.1 Weihua Basic Information
13.11.2 Weihua Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.11.3 Weihua Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.12 Yahua
13.12.1 Yahua Basic Information
13.12.2 Yahua Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.12.3 Yahua Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
13.13 Orocobre
13.13.1 Orocobre Basic Information
13.13.2 Orocobre Product Profiles, Application and Specification
13.13.3 Orocobre Lithium Carbonate Market Performance (2015-2020)
14 Market Forecast - By Regions
14.1 North America Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast (2020-2025)
14.2 Europe Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast (2020-2025)
14.3 Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast (2020-2025)
14.4 Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast (2020-2025)
14.5 South America Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast (2020-2025)
15 Market Forecast - By Type and Applications
15.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast by Types (2020-2025)
15.1.1 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Production and Market Share by Types (2020-2025)
15.1.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Value and Market Share by Types (2020-2025)
15.2 Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast by Applications (2020-2025)
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Lithium Carbonate Picture
Table Lithium Carbonate Key Market Segments
Figure Study and Forecasting Years
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Market Size and Growth Rate 2015-2025
Figure Industry PESTEL Analysis
Figure Global COVID-19 Status
Figure Market Size Forecast Comparison of Pre COVID-19 and Post COVID-19
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Value ($) and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Value ($) by Countries (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Value Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Value Market Share by Regions in 2019
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Production and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Production by Major Countries (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Production Market Share by Major Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Production Market Share by Regions in 2019
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Regions (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Regions in 2019
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Export Top 3 Country 2019
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Import Top 3 Country 2019
Table United States Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
Table Europe Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
Table China Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
Table Japan Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
Table India Lithium Carbonate Export and Import (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Production by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Production Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Production Share by Type (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Value by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Value Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Value Share by Type (2015-2020)
Figure Global Battery Grade Production and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Battery Grade Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Industrial Grade Production and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Industrial Grade Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Pharmaceutical Grade Production and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Pharmaceutical Grade Price (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Applications (2015-2020)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Applications (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lithium Carbonate Consumption Share by Application (2015-2020)
Figure Global Batteries Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Glass and Ceramics Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Medical Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lubricants Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Metallurgy Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Other Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure North America Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table North America Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Countries (2015-2020)
Table North America Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure North America Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure United States Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Canada Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Mexico Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure North America COVID-19 Status
Figure Europe Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Europe Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Countries (2015-2020)
Table Europe Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Europe Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Germany Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure United Kingdom Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure France Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Italy Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Spain Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Europe COVID-19 Status
Figure Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Countries (2015-2020)
Table Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Asia-Pacific Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure China Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Japan Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South Korea Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Southeast Asia Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure India Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Asia Pacific COVID-19 Status
Figure Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Countries (2015-2020)
Table Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Middle East and Africa Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Saudi Arabia Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure UAE Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South Africa Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South America Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table South America Lithium Carbonate Consumption by Countries (2015-2020)
Table South America Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure South America Lithium Carbonate Consumption Market Share by Countries (2015-2020)
Figure Brazil Lithium Carbonate Market Consumption and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table QingHai Salt Lake Industry Company Profile
Table QingHai Salt Lake Industry Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure QingHai Salt Lake Industry Production and Growth Rate
Figure QingHai Salt Lake Industry Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Albemarle Company Profile
Table Albemarle Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Albemarle Production and Growth Rate
Figure Albemarle Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Tianqi Lithium Company Profile
Table Tianqi Lithium Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Tianqi Lithium Production and Growth Rate
Figure Tianqi Lithium Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Nordic Mining Company Profile
Table Nordic Mining Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Nordic Mining Production and Growth Rate
Figure Nordic Mining Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table SQM Company Profile
Table SQM Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure SQM Production and Growth Rate
Figure SQM Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Ruifu Lithium Company Profile
Table Ruifu Lithium Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Ruifu Lithium Production and Growth Rate
Figure Ruifu Lithium Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Tibet Mineral Development Company Profile
Table Tibet Mineral Development Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Tibet Mineral Development Production and Growth Rate
Figure Tibet Mineral Development Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table FMC Company Profile
Table FMC Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure FMC Production and Growth Rate
Figure FMC Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Ganfeng Lithium Company Profile
Table Ganfeng Lithium Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Ganfeng Lithium Production and Growth Rate
Figure Ganfeng Lithium Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Zhonghe Company Profile
Table Zhonghe Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Zhonghe Production and Growth Rate
Figure Zhonghe Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Weihua Company Profile
Table Weihua Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Weihua Production and Growth Rate
Figure Weihua Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Yahua Company Profile
Table Yahua Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Yahua Production and Growth Rate
Figure Yahua Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Orocobre Company Profile
Table Orocobre Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020
Figure Orocobre Production and Growth Rate
Figure Orocobre Value ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Figure North America Market Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast (2020-2025)
Figure Europe Market Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast (2020-2025)
Figure Asia-Pacific Market Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast (2020-2025)
Figure Middle East and Africa Market Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast (2020-2025)
Figure South America Market Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast (2020-2025)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Production by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Production Share by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Value ($) by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Value Share by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Consumption by Applications (2020-2025)
Table Global Lithium Carbonate Market Forecast Consumption Share by Applications (2020-2025)
Research Methodology:
Lithium Carbonate Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
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Primary Sources
As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
Key Data Information from Primary Sources
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