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Lithium
Top Exporters
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Lithium Ore
- **Australia** – The largest lithium ore exporter, primarily as spodumene concentrate, with major markets in China and other Asian countries.
- **Chile** – Major exporter of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from its vast lithium brine reserves in the Atacama Desert.
- **China** – Exports refined lithium products, though it also imports raw lithium ore for processing.
- **Argentina** – Exports lithium from the “lithium triangle” and supplies primarily to the U.S., Europe, and China.
- **Zimbabwe** – Emerging as a significant exporter of hard rock lithium ore, especially spodumene, primarily to China.
- **Brazil** – Exports lithium primarily as spodumene and lithium concentrate.
- **Portugal** – Europe’s main lithium producer, exporting lithium, though on a smaller scale than the top producers.
- **United States** – Though not a large exporter, the U.S. does export some lithium from domestic sources.
- **Canada** – Developing lithium mining projects, with future potential as an exporter, especially of spodumene.
- **Bolivia** – Holds significant lithium resources, though export production is still limited and developing.
- **Namibia** – Recently initiated lithium mining and exports, mostly to Asia.
- **Mexico** – Exploring lithium projects that could lead to exports, particularly from Sonora.
- **Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)** – Known for exploration projects and potential future exports.
- **Spain** – Small-scale lithium production with exports expected to increase in the future.
- **Russia** – Potential future player in lithium production and exports as new mines are developed.
- **Serbia** – Holds significant lithium reserves and plans for future mining and exports.
- **Finland** – Produces small amounts of lithium, primarily for European markets.
- **Ghana** – Recently initiated lithium exploration with plans for future exports.
- **Austria** – Small-scale lithium production with potential to grow as projects develop.
- **Peru** – Developing lithium resources with potential for future exports.
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