Japan - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lithium Carbonate Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
- Lithium Carbonate Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
- Lithium Carbonate Imports in Japan
- Lithium Carbonate Exports in Japan
Lithium Carbonate Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $39,207 per ton in September 2023, declining by -4.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 20% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $70,587 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Chile ($39,468 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($36,622 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Lithium Carbonate Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $25,577 per ton in 2022, growing by 156% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($50,022 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($8,995 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 the UK (+55.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lithium Carbonate Imports in Japan
Lithium carbonate imports into Japan surged to 102K tons in 2022, increasing by 396% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate imports soared to $1.1B in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Lithium Carbonate in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Chile | 236 | 155 | 153 | 539 | 31.7% |
| China | 31.6 | 20.7 | 24.7 | 328 | 118.1% |
| Argentina | 40.4 | 13.0 | 26.3 | 194 | 68.7% |
| United States | 0.6 | N/A | 1.8 | 14.4 | 188.4% |
| Others | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 10.4 | 36.4% |
| Total | 312 | 192 | 207 | 1,085 | 51.5% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Carbonate to Japan in 2022:
- Chile (51.4K tons)
- China (25.4K tons)
- Argentina (23.6K tons)
- United States (1.8K tons)
Lithium Carbonate Exports in Japan
In 2022, the amount of lithium carbonates exported from Japan skyrocketed to 398 tons, increasing by 124% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 228% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $10M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Lithium Carbonate in Japan (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| South Korea | 67.0 | 13.8 | 14.9 | 5,957 | 346.3% |
| China | 545 | 761 | 1,374 | 2,134 | 57.6% |
| United Kingdom | 246 | N/A | 144 | 1,626 | 87.7% |
| Indonesia | N/A | 2.5 | 8.1 | 208 | 812.1% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 31.6 | 14.0 | 53.5 | 182 | 79.3% |
| United States | 102 | N/A | 150 | 81.0 | -7.4% |
| Others | 85.7 | 59.5 | 33.5 | N/A | -37.5% |
| Total | 1,077 | 851 | 1,778 | 10,188 | 111.5% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Carbonate from Japan in 2022:
- China (211.6 tons)
- South Korea (119.1 tons)
- United Kingdom (42.5 tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (10.1 tons)
- United States (9.0 tons)
- Indonesia (6.0 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in Japan. 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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- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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