Key Market Indicators
Japan's imports of lithium are expected to reach 32.2 million kilograms by 2026, growing by 3% each year since 2021. This is an 11.4% increase since 1993. In 2021, Japan ranked third in the world, behind China with 27.1 million kilograms. China, Japan, and the United States were the top three countries in this ranking. Exports are predicted to reach 65,450 kilograms by 2026, a 0.8% decrease each year since 2021. This is a 10.5% decrease since 1993. In 2021, Japan was ranked 16th in the world, behind Italy with 70,050 kilograms. Argentina, Belgium, and China were the top three countries in the ranking.
