Lithium in South America

Statistics report on the South American lithium industry

Lithium in South America

This report presents a selection of statistics and facts about the lithium industry in South America. It provides an overview of the key aspects in each major producing country, with a focus on production, exports, and leading players.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Global lithium demand 2020-2035
  • Premium Statistic World lithium reserves 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Leading lithium producing countries worldwide 2023
  • Premium Statistic Lithium carbonate price 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lithium end-use share in the global market 2023

Chile

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  • Premium Statistic Lithium extraction investments in Chile 2023, by project
  • Premium Statistic Lithium mine production in Chile 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lithium mine production share in Chile 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lithium export value in Chile 2012-2021
  • Premium Statistic Lithium products export value in Chile 2022, by destination
  • Premium Statistic SQM's lithium production 2011-2022

Argentina

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  • Premium Statistic Lithium production capacity additions in Argentina 2021, by project stage
  • Premium Statistic Lithium mine production in Argentina 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lithium export value from Argentina 2010-2021
  • Premium Statistic Lithium carbonate export value in Argentina 2020, by destination
  • Premium Statistic Lithium carbonate production of Livent in Argentina 2017-2022
  • Premium Statistic Lithium carbonate production of Orocobre in Argentina 2016-2021

Brazil

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  • Premium Statistic Lithium production capacity in Brazil 2022, by company
  • Premium Statistic Lithium mine production in Brazil 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Brazil: investments in lithium exploration 2021, by project
  • Premium Statistic Key figures on Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL) in Brazil 2022

Bolivia

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  • Premium Statistic Lithium resources in Bolivia 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic YLB's lithium carbonate production in Bolivia 2018-2021
  • Premium Statistic Lithium carbonate sales value in Bolivia 2017-2020
  • Premium Statistic Lithium carbonate sales volume in Bolivia 2017-2020

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