South Korea Lithium Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The lithium market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,735.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.2% is expected of South Korea lithium market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,300.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,735.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.2%
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South Korea lithium market highlights

  • The South Korea lithium market generated a revenue of USD 1,300.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,735.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, carbonates was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Hydroxides is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Lithium market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,300.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,735.2 million
Growth rate11.2% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCarbonates
Fastest growing segmentHydroxides
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCarbonates, Hydroxides, Other Products
Key market players worldwideAlbemarle Corp, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA ADR, Livento Group Inc, Lithium Americas Corp, Pilbara Minerals Ltd, Beard Co, Mineral Resources Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 4.1% of the global lithium market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China lithium market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 21,768.2 million by 2030.

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South Korea lithium market outlook

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Carbonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.3% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea lithium market based on carbonates, hydroxides, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Three of the top five manufacturers of batteries for electric cars are based in South Korea, namely LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI Co., and SK O. These three companies together dominate over 25% of the global EV battery market and provide batteries to leading automakers, such as Tesla Inc, Volkswagen AG, General Motors Co., and Ford Motor Co. 

South Korea has established itself as a leading hub for EV battery production. In April 2023, the Ministry of industry announced that the government of South Korea, along with its leading battery companies, will collaborate to invest KRW 20 trillion.

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