Global Lithium Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global lithium market size was estimated at USD 28,075.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 74,809.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 18.2% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$28,075.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$74,809.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
18.2%
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Worldwide

Global lithium market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global lithium market highlights

  • The global lithium market generated a revenue of USD 31,752.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 74,809.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 13% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, carbonates accounted for a revenue of USD 17,477.1 million in 2023.
  • Hydroxides is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 31,752.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 74,809.4 million
Growth rate13% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCarbonates
Fastest growing segmentHydroxides
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCarbonates, Hydroxides, Other Products

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 13.0% of the global lithium market in 2023.
  • 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 518.0 million by 2030.

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Lithium Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Mineral Resources Ltd View profile 5000 20 Walters Drive, Osborne Park, Applecross, Western Australia, WA, Australia, 6017 https://www.mineralresources.com.au
Beard Co View profile 16 301 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 400, Harvey Parkway, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, 73116 http://www.beardco.com
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
Livento Group Inc View profile 11 17 State Street, Suite 4000, New York, NY, United States, 10004 https://www.liventogroup.com
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA ADR View profile 7474 El Trovador 4285, 6th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile https://www.sqm.com
Albemarle Corp View profile 9000 4250 Congress Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28209 https://www.albemarle.com

Global lithium market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to lithium market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Carbonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 55.04% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lithium market based on carbonates, hydroxides, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Lithium Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Carbonates
    • Hydroxides
    • Other Products
  • Global Lithium Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Automotive
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Grid Storage
    • Glass & Electronics
    • Other Applications

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