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Lithium carbonate market in Germany, 2026

Lithium carbonate market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The lithium carbonate market in Germany expanded from 26 685 tons in 2019 to 29 799 tons in 2020, driven by accelerating demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. This surge triggered a strong price rally for lithium carbonate starting mid-2020.

Following 2020, the market encountered tightening global supply shortages, which peaked in 2023, while a demand slump in China led to a sharp price correction. German chemical companies such as Lanxess secured lithium carbonate at preferential prices. By 2024, market volume had declined to 24 384 tons, accompanied by lower imports.

The period also saw the rise of local lithium extraction projects, such as EnBW's initiative in Bruchsal, and the implementation of the EU Battery Regulation in 2024, which introduced carbon footprint labeling requirements for batteries.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2024
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2024
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Germany
      1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2020, 2024, t
      2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, 2024, K $ US
    2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2019-2024
      1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2019-2024, t
      2. 5.2.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lithium carbonate in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's lithium carbonate output was valued at 28 116 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled increase of 4.9% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a4.9%-
Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 29 873 tonnes of lithium carbonate, representing a 10.8% advance over the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a10.8%-
Source: SHEV.io

Exports lithium carbonate from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Lithium carbonate exports from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2019, exports were higher, but by 2020 they had dropped to 2 095 tonnes, reflecting a contraction of 17.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 31.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(4.5%)(12.5%)(17.7%)(11.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Belgium, and Italy were the main destinations for lithium carbonate exports from Germany, together accounting for 51.1% of total exports in kind. Turkey led with 31.5%, followed by Belgium at 10.3%, and Italy at 9.3%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithium carbonate exports from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were higher, but by 2020 they had fallen to 22 852 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 40.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 33.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 45 800 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 32.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year32.9%(16.9%)(40.0%)(12.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, lithium carbonate exports from Germany in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Turkey, France, and Belgium together represented only 47.1% of total flows, with Turkey at 24.5%, France at 12.6%, and Belgium at 10.0%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lithium carbonate to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, lithium carbonate imports into Germany declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 2 270 tonnes, but by 2020 they had dropped to 2 022 tonnes, equivalent to a decline of 10.9% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 7.4%, with a CAGR of 2.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year13.9%5.9%(10.9%)2.4%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and Belgium remained the primary sources for lithium carbonate imports into Germany, jointly accounting for 81.0% of total flows in kind, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year advance, lithium carbonate imports into Germany declined. In 2019, imports reached their highest value at 29 674 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they had fallen to 18 331 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 38.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 5.7%, with a CAGR of -1.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 28.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year28.5%18.8%(38.2%)(1.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Chile, Belgium, and Argentina were the key sources for lithium carbonate imports into Germany in value terms, together taking 86.6% of total flows. Chile led with 64.2%, followed by Belgium at 12.8%, and Argentina at 9.6%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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