Global Lithium Carbonate Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global lithium carbonate market size was estimated at USD 26,307.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 61,052.6 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$26,307.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$61,052.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
15.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global lithium carbonate market highlights

  • The global lithium carbonate market generated a revenue of USD 26,307.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 61,052.6 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 15.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lithium-ion batteries accounted for a revenue of USD 16,199.7 million in 2024.
  • Lithium-ion Batteries is the most lucrative battery type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 26,307.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 61,052.6 million
Growth rate15.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLithium-ion batteries
Fastest growing segmentLithium-ion Batteries
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLithium-ion Batteries, Lithium-metal Batteries, Others (if any)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 22.2% of the global lithium carbonate market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,940.4 million by 2030.

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Lithium Carbonate Market Scope

Lithium carbonate market segmentation & scope
Lithium-metal Batteries
Others (if any)
Lithium-ion Batteries
Technical Grade
Industrial Grade
Battery Grade
Pharmaceutical
Cement
Glass & Ceramics
Others
Electric Vehicles

Lithium Carbonate Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Steyuan Mineral Resources Group View profile 51-100 Tianjing, Tianjin, China, Asia https://www.steyuan.com
Livent View profile 1001-5000 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America https://livent.com/
Tianqi Lithium View profile 1001-5000 Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Asia http://en.tianqilithium.com
Ganfeng Lithium View profile 10001+ Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia http://www.ganfenglithium.com/
SQM Group View profile 101-250 Coeur D'alene, Idaho, United States, North America https://www.sqmgroup.com/company
Pilbara Minerals Ltd View profile 768 146 Colin Street, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, Australia, 6005 https://www.pilbaraminerals.com.au
Lithium Americas Corp View profile - 900 West Hastings Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1E5 https://www.lithiumamericas.com
Albemarle Corp View profile 9000 4250 Congress Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28209 https://www.albemarle.com

Global lithium carbonate market outlook

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Lithium-ion batteries was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.58% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lithium carbonate market based on lithium-ion batteries, lithium-metal batteries, others (if any) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Lithium Carbonate Battery Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Lithium-metal Batteries
    • Others (if any)
    • Lithium-ion Batteries
  • Global Lithium Carbonate Grade Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Technical Grade
    • Industrial Grade
    • Battery Grade
  • Global Lithium Carbonate Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Cement
    • Glass & Ceramics
    • Others
    • Electric Vehicles

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