Chile's lithium carbonate exports in September 2026 were 18,900 mt, and lithium sulfate exports were 9,900 mt

Published: Oct 19, 2026 11:19 (GMT+8)
According to Chile customs export data, Chile's total lithium carbonate exports in September 2026 were 18,900 mt, down 21.61% MoM and up 18.6% YoY. Of this, exports to China were 13,461 mt, down 5.61% MoM and up 21.26% YoY; exports to South Korea were 2,888 mt, down 56.44% MoM and down 27.78% YoY; exports to Japan were 939 mt, down 19.31% MoM and up 153.81% YoY. In September 2026, Chile's total lithium sulfate exports to China were 9,900 mt, down 39.38% MoM and up 18.37% YoY.

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