China: Lithium production
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| China |
Lithium production in metric tons |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 36,339 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | metric tons |
| Data availability | 2003 - 2017 |
| Average | 19,872 |
| Min - Max | 13,500 - 36,339 |
| Source | USGS |
The latest value from 2017 is 36339 metric tons, an increase from 25400 metric tons in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 251178 metric tons, based on data from 8 countries. Historically, the average for China from 2003 to 2017 is 19872 metric tons. The minimum value, 13500 metric tons, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 36339 metric tons was recorded in 2017.
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