Consumption of lithium worldwide by battery and non-battery use 2008-2016

The data illustrates the consumption of lithium worldwide from 2008 to 2016, by battery and non-battery use. In 2016, the consumption of lithium for batteries reached 77,821 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent. Increases in battery demand will be a strong driver of lithium consumption in the near future, however producers are currently limited in their ability to match demands.