China: Lithium production
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| China |
Lithium production in metric tons |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 120,000 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | metric tons |
| Data availability | 2003 - 2022 |
| Average | 32,949 |
| Min - Max | 13,500 - 120,000 |
| Source | USGS |
The latest value from 2022 is 120000 metric tons, an increase from 75000 metric tons in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 405872 metric tons, based on data from 8 countries. Historically, the average for China from 2003 to 2022 is 32949 metric tons. The minimum value, 13500 metric tons, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 120000 metric tons was recorded in 2022.
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