Global Lithium Production Growth and Market Expansion

Global lithium production has surged from 31,500 metric tonnes in 2015 to 290,000 tonnes in 2025, driven by demand for EVs and renewable energy. The lithium-battery market reached $150 billion in 2025, a 20% increase from 2024. China remains the largest producer, but new entrants are diversifying the market.

By Felicity Bradstock Sat, April 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Global Lithium Production Growth and Market Expansion

Topics: China electric vehicles global supply chain lithium production renewable energy South America

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