In 2021, batteries were by far the largest end-usage of lithium worldwide. This application accounted for 74 percent of lithium consumption that year, while use in ceramics and glass made up another 14 percent. Increases in battery demand will continue to be a strong driver of lithium consumption in the near future, as lithium-ion battery technology is used extensively in the production of electric vehicles.
Distribution of lithium end-usage worldwide in 2021, by area of application
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US Geological Survey. (January 31, 2022). Distribution of lithium end-usage worldwide in 2021, by area of application [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 29, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/268787/lithium-usage-in-the-world-market/
US Geological Survey. "Distribution of lithium end-usage worldwide in 2021, by area of application." Chart. January 31, 2022. Statista. Accessed June 29, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/268787/lithium-usage-in-the-world-market/
US Geological Survey. (2022). Distribution of lithium end-usage worldwide in 2021, by area of application. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 29, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/268787/lithium-usage-in-the-world-market/
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