Top Lithium-Producing Countries in the World 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Lithium Market | Lithium-ion battery market: $52 billion (2022), projected to reach $194 billion by 2030. |
| Top Lithium Producer (2024) | Australia - 61,000 tons (46.9% of global production). |
| Second Largest Producer | Chile - 39,000 tons (30% of global production). |
| Third Largest Producer | China - 19,000 tons (14.6% of global production). |
| Other Major Producers | Argentina (6,200 tons), USA (5,000 tons), Brazil (2,200 tons), Zimbabwe (800 tons), Portugal (600 tons), Canada (500 tons). |
| Production Methods | Australia: Hard rock mining (spodumene). Chile, Argentina, China: Brine extraction. |
| Key Lithium Mines: | Australia: Greenbushes Lithium Mine (Talison Lithium). Chile: Salar de Atacama (Albemarle, SQM). |
| Bolivia's Production | Data not available (specific production figures not provided). |