Informe de análisis del tamaño, la participación y las tendencias del mercado mundial de productos químicos de litio: descripción general de la industria y pronóstico hasta 2031

Análisis del mercado de productos químicos de litio

El mercado químico del litio está experimentando un rápido crecimiento impulsado por los avances en las tecnologías de extracción, como la extracción directa de litio (DLE), que mejora la eficiencia y la sostenibilidad. Los métodos emergentes, como los electrolitos avanzados para baterías, están mejorando el rendimiento. La demanda de baterías de iones de litio para vehículos eléctricos y almacenamiento de energía renovable está impulsando la expansión del mercado, y las previsiones indican un crecimiento sólido y continuo.

Tamaño del mercado de productos químicos de litio

El tamaño del mercado mundial de productos químicos de litio se valoró en USD 32,92 mil millones en 2023 y se proyecta que alcance los USD 50,91 mil millones para 2031, con una CAGR del 5,6% durante el período de pronóstico de 2024 a 2031. Además de la información sobre escenarios de mercado como valor de mercado, tasa de crecimiento, segmentación, cobertura geográfica y actores principales, los informes de mercado seleccionados por Data Bridge Market Research también incluyen análisis de importación y exportación, descripción general de la capacidad de producción, análisis de consumo de producción, análisis de tendencias de precios, escenario de cambio climático, análisis de la cadena de suministro, análisis de la cadena de valor, descripción general de materias primas / consumibles, criterios de selección de proveedores, análisis PESTLE, análisis de Porter y marco regulatorio.

Alcance del informe y segmentación del mercado

Lithium Chemical Market Definition

Lithium chemicals are compounds containing lithium, such as lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride. They're essential in batteries, especially for electric vehicles and consumer electronics, due to their high energy density and long life. Additionally, they're used in ceramics, glass, and pharmaceuticals. The demand for lithium chemicals is growing with the expansion of green technologies and electronic devices.

Lithium Chemical Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising Focus on Electrification of Transportation

Efforts to electrify public transportation, such as the adoption of electric buses and trains, significantly boost lithium chemical demand. For instance, cities such as Shenzhen have transitioned to an all-electric bus fleet, increasing the need for lithium-ion batteries. This shift reduces fossil fuel dependency and enhances the demand for lithium chemicals essential for these batteries, thereby driving market growth.

• Increasing Investment in Lithium Mining and Processing

Increasing investment in lithium mining and processing is a key driver of the lithium chemicals market. For instance, companies such as Albemarle and SQM are investing in new extraction technologies and expanding operations in lithium-rich regions such as Chile and Australia. This investment boosts lithium supply, mitigates shortages, and supports market growth by meeting the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

Opportunities

• Advancements in Lithium Extraction Technologies

Advancements in lithium extraction technologies, such as Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), present significant market opportunities. DLE improves extraction efficiency and lowers costs by selectively separating lithium from brine sources, leading to higher yields. For instance, Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass project utilizes DLE to enhance production efficiency, positioning itself competitively in the market. These innovations drive growth by making lithium extraction more economically viable and environmentally sustainable.

• Growing Adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs)

The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) significantly drives the lithium chemicals market. As EVs become more popular, the demand for lithium-ion batteries, essential for their energy storage and efficiency, increases. For instance, Tesla's expansion in EV production has heightened lithium demand for its batteries. This surge in EV use propels the lithium chemicals market, as these batteries rely on lithium compounds for optimal performance and longevity.

 Restraints/Challenges

• High Production Costs

High production costs significantly hinder the lithium chemical market. Extracting lithium from hard rock and brine sources involves complex and expensive technologies, leading to increased operational costs. These elevated expenses affect market profitability and result in higher prices for consumers. The financial burden of advanced extraction and processing methods creates a barrier to widespread adoption and market growth, limiting the sector's overall potential.

• Competition from Alternative Technologies

Competition from alternative technologies, such as solid-state batteries and other chemistries, poses a significant challenge for the lithium chemical market. These advancements could decrease the reliance on lithium-based solutions, impacting demand and growth. As new battery technologies potentially offer better performance or lower costs, the market for lithium chemicals may face reduced opportunities, leading to slower growth and financial uncertainty for producers.

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Latest Developments in Lithium Chemical Market

• In January 2023, Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. unveiled plans to invest USD 2.14 billion in two new battery manufacturing facilities. This expansion aims to enhance production capacity by 34 GWh, with a projected annual output reaching around 100 GWh, significantly boosting their manufacturing capabilities
• In December 2022, Sigma Lithium secured USD 100 million from Synergy Capital for the initial phase of a USD 155 million expansion at its Grota do Cirilo lithium project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The mine is expected to produce up to 270,000 tonnes of high-purity lithium concentrate annually
• In April 2022, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. partnered with RenJoules International Ltd., part of the Essar Group, to co-develop a regional supply chain for lithium battery materials. This strategic collaboration aims to support Avalon’s plans to supply EV and battery manufacturers in Ontario and other regions

Lithium Chemical Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type, grade, application and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Lithium Carbonate
• Lithium Chloride
• Lithium Hydroxide
• Lithium Fluoride
• Lithium Bromide
• Others

 Grade

• Industrial Grade
• Battery Grade
• Others

Application

• Battery
• Lubricant
• Aluminium Smelting and Alloy
• Air Treatment
• Medical
• Glass and Ceramics
• Metallurgy
• Polymer
• Greases
• Others

 End-User

• Industrial
• Electronics and Electricals
• Transportation
• Medical
• Power Plants
• Others

Lithium Chemical Market Regional Analysis

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by type, grade, application and end-user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are the U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Se espera que América del Norte domine el mercado de productos químicos de litio debido a los mayores esfuerzos de las empresas mineras por explorar nuevos depósitos de mineral y mejorar la autosuficiencia. Además, la región está experimentando un aumento en las ventas de vehículos eléctricos enchufables, lo que impulsa una mayor demanda de productos químicos de litio utilizados en baterías y soluciones de almacenamiento de energía.

Se espera que Europa sea testigo de un alto crecimiento en el mercado químico del litio debido a la mayor demanda de vehículos eléctricos y soluciones de almacenamiento de energía renovable. La expansión de los sectores automotriz y energético, junto con políticas gubernamentales de apoyo e inversiones en tecnologías ecológicas, impulsarán un crecimiento sustancial en la región.

La sección de países del informe también proporciona factores de impacto de mercado individuales y cambios en la regulación en el mercado a nivel nacional que afectan las tendencias actuales y futuras del mercado. Los puntos de datos como el análisis de la cadena de valor aguas abajo y aguas arriba, las tendencias técnicas y el análisis de las cinco fuerzas de Porter, los estudios de casos son algunos de los indicadores utilizados para pronosticar el escenario del mercado para países individuales. Además, la presencia y disponibilidad de marcas globales y sus desafíos enfrentados debido a la competencia grande o escasa de las marcas locales y nacionales, el impacto de los aranceles nacionales y las rutas comerciales se consideran al proporcionar un análisis de pronóstico de los datos del país.   

Cuota de mercado de productos químicos de litio

El panorama competitivo del mercado proporciona detalles por competidor. Los detalles incluidos son una descripción general de la empresa, las finanzas de la empresa, los ingresos generados, el potencial de mercado, la inversión en investigación y desarrollo, las nuevas iniciativas de mercado, la presencia global, los sitios e instalaciones de producción, las capacidades de producción, las fortalezas y debilidades de la empresa, el lanzamiento de productos, la amplitud y variedad de productos, y el dominio de las aplicaciones. Los puntos de datos anteriores proporcionados solo están relacionados con el enfoque de las empresas en relación con el mercado.

Algunos de los principales actores que operan en el mercado son:

• Corporación Albemarle (Estados Unidos)
• Livent (Estados Unidos)
• SQM SA (Chile)
• SICHUAN BRIVO LITHIUM MATERIALS CO., LTD. (China)
• Lithium Americas Corp. (Canadá)
• Pilbara Minerals Limited (Australia)
• Neometals Ltd (Australia)
• El grupo Pallinghurst (Reino Unido)
• Ganfeng Litio Co., Ltd. (China)
• Talison Lithium Pty Ltd (Australia)
• Mody Chemi-Pharma Limited (India)
• GRUPO SOVEMA SpA (Italia)
• Minería de Altura (Australia)
• Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited (Australia)
• ProChem, Inc Internacional (EE.UU.)
• Elementos críticos Corporación de litio (Canadá)

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