Key Market Indicators
Spanish lithium imports are expected to decrease slightly over the next five years. In 2021, they totaled 2.1 million kilograms. The United Kingdom was the largest importer of the mineral, with 2.1 million kilograms. China, Japan, and the United States were the next three biggest importers in this ranking. Since 1996, Spanish supply of lithium has decreased by 40.6% on an annual basis. In 2018, the Netherlands was the largest supplier, with 182,990 kilograms. Argentina, Belgium, and China were the second, third, and fourth-largest suppliers in this ranking.
