Lithium Processing: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Lithium refining capacity comparison. China processes 65%+ of global lithium.
Quick Answer
China processed 320,000 tonnes of lithium in 2025, 68.8% of global capacity. From 44.8% in 2015, China dominates lithium refining. China processes over two-thirds of global lithium. Data from USGS covers 2015-2025.
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What is Lithium Processing: China vs World in 2025?
China's Lithium Processing: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Thousand Tonnes LCE. This dataset includes 4 data points from 2015 to 2025. Data source: USGS, Benchmark Minerals.
Historical Lithium Processing: China vs World Data (2015โ2025)
The complete Lithium Processing: China vs World dataset spans from 2015 to 2025 with 4 data points. Data is sourced from USGS, Benchmark Minerals and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
Lithium Processing: China vs World
๐ Data Table
4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 65 | 145 | 80 | 44.8 |
| 2018 | 145 | 245 | 100 | 59.2 |
| 2020 | 210 | 315 | 105 | 66.7 |
| 2025 | 320 | 465 | 145 | 68.8 |
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โน๏ธ About This Dataset
Lithium refining capacity comparison. China processes 65%+ of global lithium.
Category: natural-resources
Data Source: USGS, Benchmark Minerals
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
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China Data Portal (2026). Lithium Processing: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/lithium-processing-china-vs-world/
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USGS, Benchmark Minerals
Last Updated:
2026-04-29T03:29:06.264Z
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What is China's Lithium Processing: China vs World in 2025?
China's Lithium Processing: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 2015 to 2025.
Where can I download Lithium Processing: China vs World data?
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What is the data range for Lithium Processing: China vs World?
The Lithium Processing: China vs World dataset covers 2015 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: USGS, Benchmark Minerals.
Dataset Info
- Category
- natural-resources
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes LCE
- Source
- USGS, Benchmark Minerals
- Time Range
- 2015 - 2025
- Data Points
- 4