South Africa - Lithium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Lithium Carbonate Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Lithium Carbonate Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Lithium Carbonate Imports in South Africa
- Lithium Carbonate Exports in South Africa
Lithium Carbonate Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $812 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -91.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 135% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $16,062 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($5,355 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($170 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Lithium Carbonate Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $26,485 per ton in 2022, rising by 315% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($42,128 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($3,595 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 Angola (+338.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Lithium Carbonate Imports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 73 tons of lithium carbonates were imported into South Africa; with an increase of 50% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lithium carbonate imports contracted remarkably to $59K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -2.5% was in 2021.
| Import of Lithium Carbonate in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 2.0 | 23.3 | 1065.0% |
| Zimbabwe | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.6 | 0% |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | 1.3 | N/A | 0% |
| Chile | 806 | 379 | 355 | N/A | -33.6% |
| China | 219 | 84.7 | 94.1 | N/A | -34.4% |
| Others | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 24.5 | 153.7% |
| Total | 1,027 | 465 | 453 | 59.5 | -61.3% |
Top Suppliers of Lithium Carbonate to South Africa in 2022:
- Zimbabwe (68.0 tons)
- Italy (4.4 tons)
Lithium Carbonate Exports in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of lithium carbonates decreased by -67.2% to 1.9 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 2.8%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9.4 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, lithium carbonate exports soared to $50K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Lithium Carbonate in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Angola | N/A | 3.9 | 14.4 | 46.7 | 246.0% |
| Botswana | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 30.5% |
| Swaziland | 0.4 | N/A | 0.2 | 1.0 | 35.7% |
| Mozambique | N/A | 3.7 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 14.6 | 4.5 | N/A | N/A | -69.2% |
| Ghana | N/A | N/A | 16.8 | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 1.9 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 0.1 | -62.5% |
| Total | 17.9 | 15.0 | 36.6 | 49.8 | 40.6% |
Top Export Markets for Lithium Carbonate from South Africa in 2022:
- Angola (1109.0 kg)
- Botswana (550.0 kg)
- Swaziland (221.0 kg)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in South Africa. 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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- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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