Key Market Indicators
German imports of lithium decreased by 25.4% to 980,630 kilograms in 2021, compared to 1,315,000 kilograms in 2020. This marks a 20.7% decrease since 1996. Germany ranked 12th in 2021, with France surpassing it with 980,630 kilograms. China, Japan and the United States came in second, third and fourth respectively. In 2021, German exports of lithium totaled 3,333,400 kilograms. This marks a 0.4% decrease since 1996. The country was fifth, with China leading with 3,333,400 kilograms. Argentina, Belgium and China came in second, third and fourth respectively. By 2026, German lithium exports are expected to reach 3,452,800 kilograms, representing a 0.8% year-on-year CAGR growth.
