Key Market Indicators
Irish Lithium exports are set to drop by 9.5% per year on average from 2021 to 2026, going from 14,520 Kilograms to 7,980 Kilograms. This figure is a 40.8% drop since 2019. In 2021, Ireland was the 24th largest exporter, with Poland overtaking them at 14,520 Kilograms. Argentina, Belgium and China were the next three countries in the ranking. Meanwhile, imports of Lithium into Ireland are predicted to grow at an average rate of 0.8% per year, rising from 15,590 Kilograms in 2021 to 16,100 Kilograms in 2026. Since 1997, the demand for Irish Lithium imports has grown by 13% year on year. In 2021, Ireland was the 40th largest importer, with Chile overtaking them with 15,590 Kilograms. China, Japan and the United States were the next three countries in the ranking.
