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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Data table
Data table
Showing all 4 observations from 2015 to 2025.
| Period | 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 |
About This Dataset
Lithium refining capacity comparison. China processes 65%+ of global lithium.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 320 Thousand Tonnes LCE and world total: 465 Thousand Tonnes LCE. The dataset spans 4 data points from 2015 to 2025, updated yearly.
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China Data Portal (2026). Lithium Processing: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/lithium-processing-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
USGS, Benchmark Minerals
Data as of:
2025
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What does the Lithium Processing: China vs World dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 320 Thousand Tonnes LCE and world total: 465 Thousand Tonnes LCE. This dataset includes 4 data points covering 2015 to 2025.
Where does Lithium Processing: China vs World data come from?
Lithium Processing: China vs World data is sourced from USGS, Benchmark Minerals and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download Lithium Processing: China vs World data?
You can download Lithium Processing: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/lithium-processing-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
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.