In April 2026, Chile's lithium carbonate exports were 29,500 mt, and lithium sulfate exports were 12,100 mt.

Published: May 9, 2026 18:42

[Chile's Lithium Carbonate Exports Totaled 29,500 mt in April 2026, While Lithium Sulfate Exports Totaled 12,100 mt]

According to Chilean customs export data, Chile's total lithium carbonate exports in April 2026 were 29,500 mt, up 3.40% MoM and up 35.63% YoY. Among them, exports to China were 22,956 mt, up 21.29% MoM and up 47.67% YoY; exports to South Korea were 3,489 mt, down 45.34% MoM but up 32.47% YoY; exports to Japan were 1,160 mt, down 10.74% MoM but up 48.05% YoY. In April 2026, Chile's total lithium sulfate exports were 12,100 mt, all exported to China, down 26.85% MoM but up 33.57% YoY.

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