
Lithium is a silver-white colored alkali metal, which is commonly present among the plants, soil, animals, human body and animals. It is extracted from the mineral springs and ores where it is present in small amounts. Lithium reacts with water and is corrosive in nature. It forms several inorganic and organic compounds such as oxide, hydride, carbide, hydroxide, nitride, etc.
Lithium is light in weight among all the metals and consist of less density in comparison to all solids. The lithium compounds, primarily found its application in rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. It is used many products, such as ceramics, high strength alloys, low weight alloys, and heat-resistant glass that are mainly used in aircraft. Further, it is also used across the healthcare industry in order to treat bipolar disorder. The industry is driven by multiple consumer industries comprising glass & ceramics, and Li-ion batteries including others.
Lithium compounds such as Lithium Chloride is among the most hygroscopic constituents which is used for air conditioning whereas Lithium Stearate is utilized for high temperature lubricant. Further, Lithium Carbonate finds application in drugs to heal manic depression. In addition, Lithium hydride is utilized for storing hydrogen which is used as a fuel. The diversified application of lithium compounds has boosted the demand that in turn is driving the industry size.
Key segments across Lithium Compounds market
- Derivative Overview, 2018-2025, (USD Million and kilotons)
- Lithium Carbonate
- Lithium Hydroxide
- Lithium Metal
- Butyl Lithium
- Lithium Concentrate
- Lithium Chloride
- Others
- End Use Overview, 2018-2025, (USD Million and kilotons)
- Li-Ion Batteries
- Medical
- Glass & ceramics
- Lubricants
- Metallurgy
- Polymers
- Others
- Industry Vertical Overview, 2018-2025, (USD Million and kilotons)
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automobile
- Energy
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
- Regional Overview, 2018-2025, (USD Million and kilotons)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- North America
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- The study on global Lithium Compound includes qualitative factors such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- The study covers the competitive landscape of existing/prospective players in the industry and their strategic initiatives for the product development
- The study covers a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market segmented on the basis of type, and form. Moreover, the study provides similar information for the key geographies.
- Actual market sizes and forecasts have been provided for all the above-mentioned segments.
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The growing demand for portable devices including Li-ion batteries along with a positive government outlook toward promotion of electric vehicle is augmenting the demand for lithium compounds. The rising inclination toward digitalization and information technology has increased dependency on multiple devices like laptop, tabs, that in turn is escalating the product demand. The prime advantage of the lithium battery is its lighter weight and higher energy density in comparison to nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries. Furthermore, growing demand for energy storage from the renewable power generation sector is further complementing the industry landscape.
In addition, the growing demand for battery operated system across multiple industrial equipment is accelerating the product demand. Although, high operational cost and limited charging infrastructure have hampered the product penetration. However, ongoing research & development activities to enhance the efficiency and reduce cost along with regulatory bodies focus toward expanding charging infrastructure for electric vehicle will escalate the industry growth.
Derivative Segment
On the basis of the derivative segment, the market is categorized into Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Hydroxide, Lithium Metal, Butyl Lithium, Lithium Concentrate, Lithium Chloride, and Others. Lithium Carbonate is anticipated to drive the global Lithium Compounds market in 2018 and is anticipated to dominate the industry for the forecast period 2019-2025.
End Use Segment
On the basis of end use segment, the market is segmented into Li-Ion batteries, medical, glass & ceramics, lubricants, metallurgy, polymers, and others. The Li-Ion batteries segment is analyzed to hold a significant share across the regions.
Industry Vertical Segment
Lithium Compounds market is segmented into aerospace & defense, automobile, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others. In this segment, automobile, and energy segment are anticipated to witness significant growth rate in the coming years.
The Asia Pacific region is accounted for the major share across the global lithium compounds market and is projected to follow the same pattern in the coming years. The growing demand for energy storage applications in electric vehicle, grid connected storage, and escalated demand for electronic consumer devices are contributing toward the proliferation in the industry growth. Positive economic outlook along with rising disposable income is expected to fuel the product demand. In addition, rising manufacturing establishments to produce lithium compound across the region is expected to positively influence the industry size over the forecast timeframe.
The major players operating across the global Lithium Compounds market include Livent Corporation, Albemarle Corporation, Tianqi Lithium Industries, Ganfeng Lithium Company Limited, Nemaska Lithium Inc., Bacanora Lithium, Lithium America, Galaxy Resources Limited. The industry for lithium compound is integrated with the participation of established global players across the globe. In addition, these companies are focusing on expanding their footprint through implementation of inorganic as well as organic strategies which in turn is proliferating the business outlook.