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Mexico: Lithium Carbonate Market 2024

Lithium Carbonate Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican lithium carbonate market was estimated at less than $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a sharp decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lithium Carbonate Production in Mexico

In value terms, lithium carbonate production amounted to less than $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lithium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2013, the amount of lithium carbonates exported from Mexico soared to X kg, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2012 to 2013: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last one-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium carbonate exports surged to $X in 2013. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for lithium carbonate exports from Mexico, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lithium carbonate exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, El Salvador (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for lithium carbonates exports from Mexico, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by El Salvador ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2013, the average lithium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2013, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%).

Lithium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2018, overseas purchases of lithium carbonates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lithium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Chile (X tons) was the main supplier of lithium carbonate to Mexico, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lithium carbonates to Mexico, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lithium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a significant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lithium carbonate market in Mexico. 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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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
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
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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