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Japan: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in Japan

The Japanese lithium carbonate market soared to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of lithium carbonates exported from Japan surged to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of lithium carbonate exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the United States and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average lithium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, lithium carbonate imports into Japan soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonate to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lithium carbonate imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X), China ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the largest lithium carbonate suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lithium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lithium carbonate in the world?

The country with the largest volume of lithium carbonate consumption was China, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, lithium carbonate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Korea, sevenfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7% share.

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

Chile remains the largest lithium carbonate producing country worldwide, accounting for 90% of total volume. Moreover, lithium carbonate production in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold.

What are the leading suppliers of lithium carbonate to Japan?

In value terms, Chile, China and Argentina appeared to be the largest lithium carbonate suppliers to Japan, with a combined 98% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, which accounted for a further 1.3%.

What are the leading importers of lithium carbonate from Japan?

In value terms, South Korea emerged as the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from Japan, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China, with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 16% share.

What is the average export price for lithium carbonate in Japan?

In 2022, the average lithium carbonate export price amounted to $25,577 per ton, increasing by 156% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lithium carbonate in Japan?

The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $10,604 per ton in 2022, surging by 5.7% against the previous year.

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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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. TRADE BALANCE
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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
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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