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Lithium - end use share in the global market 2017

Distribution of lithium end-usage worldwide in 2017 by area of application

The data illustrates the distribution of lithium end-use consumption in the global market in 2017, by area of application. During that year, some 27% of the lithium consumed was used in glass and ceramic products. Increases in battery demand will be a strong driver of lithium consumption in the near future but producers are currently limited in their ability to match demands.

Batteries 46
Ceramics and glass 27
Lubricant greases 7
Casting mold powders 5
Polymer production 5
Air treatment 2
Other uses 9