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Release date
April 2026
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Worldwide
Survey time period
2018 to 2024
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The date of release is the date of access.
Figures have been rounded.
HS Code 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium, and yttrium This category includes: alkali metals (e.g., sodium, potassium); alkaline-earth metals (e.g., calcium, magnesium); rare-earth elements (e.g., cerium, neodymium); and yttrium Mercury.
These materials are essential inputs for: electronics and semiconductors; magnets and high-tech components; metallurgy and chemical processes.
HS Code 283691: Lithium carbonate
This subheading covers lithium carbonate (LiCO2), a key lithium compound used in industrial applications.
Main uses include lithium-ion batteries (electric vehicles, consumer electronics, energy storage), glass and ceramics production, lubricating greases, and pharmaceuticals.
Lithium carbonate is one of the most critical raw materials in the global shift toward electrification and renewable energy systems, making it a highly strategic commodity in international trade.
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