Lithium Consumption Has Nearly Quadrupled Since 2010

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Batteries accounted for 74% of lithium consumption in 2021, up from 23% in 2010. Here’s how lithium consumption has changed in the decade.

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Lithium Consumption Has Nearly Quadrupled Since 2010

Batteries accounted for 74% of lithium consumption in 2021, up from 23% in 2010. Here’s how lithium consumption has changed in the decade.


First published: April 13, 2022 (link)

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Data source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, Minerals Yearbook

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