Key Market Indicators
Slovene imports of lithium are expected to dip to 55,260 kilograms by 2026, down from 57,670 kilograms in 2021. This represents a decrease of 0.4% year on year, on average, since 1999. In 2021, Slovenia was ranked 29th globally in lithium imports. Portugal overtook Slovenia, with 57,670 kilograms. China, Japan and the United States respectively took the top three spots in this ranking. Slovenian exports of lithium are predicted to reach 986,850 kilograms by 2026, up from 809,490 kilograms in 2021. This would be a 3.4% average year on year growth since 1999. In 2021, Slovenia was ranked 9th in global lithium exports. The United Kingdom surpassed Slovenia, with 809,490 kilograms. Argentina, Belgium and China held the next three spots in this ranking.
