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SADC: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in SADC

The SADC lithium carbonate market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after six years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Carbonate Production in SADC

In value terms, lithium carbonate production contracted sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports in SADC

For the fourth consecutive year, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of lithium carbonates, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mozambique represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Mozambique experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lithium carbonates. At the same time, Namibia (X.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X.2% from 2012-2023. While the share of Mozambique (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mozambique was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Namibia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%).

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports in SADC

Lithium carbonate imports soared to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lithium carbonate imports in 2023 were South Africa (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lithium carbonates imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lithium carbonates in SADC.

In South Africa, lithium carbonate imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in SADC. 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.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in SADC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023