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鋰金屬市場:現況分析與預測(2023-2030)Lithium Metal Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030) |
由於鋰電動車電池銷量的增加以及陶瓷和玻璃產品投資的增加,預計鋰金屬市場在預測期內將以 12.2% 的複合年增長率強勁增長。由於電動車(EV)和儲能係統對鋰離子電池的需求不斷增長,全球鋰金屬市場正在經歷快速成長。從地區來看,亞太地區 (APAC) 佔據最大的市場佔有率,並且由於汽車原始設備製造商 (OEM) 增加投資,預計該地區將實現高速成長。推動市場成長的因素包括電動車的興起、環保意識和技術創新。該市場的特點是少數占主導地位的參與者進行策略發展、聯盟和合併以保持競爭力。
然而,市場面臨著許多課題,包括高生產成本、與鋰金屬反應性相關的安全問題以及由於自然資源有限而導致供應鏈中斷的風險。儘管面臨這些課題,鋰金屬市場對於世界永續發展的轉變仍然至關重要,特別是在運輸和能源儲存領域。
依類型劃分,鋰金屬市場分為硬巖市場和鹽水市場。硬巖細分市場佔據鋰金屬市場的大部分佔有率,預計在預測期內將出現顯著的成長。與滷水金屬領域相比,硬巖鋰金屬由於具有更大的靈活性、更快的加工速度、更高的品質和可比的成本而正在快速增長。此外,鋰金屬最大的最終用戶產業是電池製造,其中硬巖比鹽水更受歡迎,因為它更容易被提取。因此,大多數主要礦業公司都專注於擴大硬巖鋰項目,這將在預測期內顯著提振硬巖市場。
根據應用,鋰金屬市場分為電池、陶瓷/玻璃和其他領域。電池領域在鋰金屬市場中佔多數佔有率,預計在預測期內將呈現顯著的成長速度。鋰金屬因其獨特的性能,已成為電池領域的重要組成部分。鋰離子電池廣泛用於各種應用,包括智慧型手機、筆記型電腦、電動車和再生能源儲存系統。鋰金屬具有高反應性和高能量密度,使其成為理想的電池電極材料。此外,鋰金屬的原子量較小,因此可以在較小的體積內儲存大量的能量。然而,鋰金屬也高度易燃,如果處理不當可能會造成危險。儘管面臨這些課題,隨著世界邁向更永續和電氣化的未來,電池產業對鋰金屬的需求預計將繼續增長。
為了更瞭解氧化還原流產業的市場實施情況,市場為北美(美國、北美其他地區)、歐洲(德國、法國、英國、歐洲其他地區)、亞太地區(中國、日本、韓國、印度、亞洲其他地區)和世界其他國家。亞太地區在鋰金屬市場中佔有最高的市場佔有率,預計在預測期內將呈現有影響力的複合年增長率。由於中國、印度、日本和韓國等國家的需求不斷增加,亞太地區的鋰金屬市場正在顯著成長。此外,由於大型原始設備製造商、鋰製造商和電池設備製造商的存在,印度、中國和日本等經濟體預計將進一步推動亞太鋰金屬市場的發展。該地區的人口增長、城市化和工業化正在促使電動車和可再生能源儲存系統中使用的鋰離子電池的需求激增。中國是亞太地區最大的鋰生產國和消費國。亞太地區對鋰的需求不斷增長,促使新鋰礦計畫的開發和現有計畫的擴建,使該地區成為全球鋰市場的主要參與者。
市場上營運的主要公司包括Albemarle Corp.、SQM(Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile)、Tianqui Lithium Industries Inc.、Ganfeng Lithium Co.Ltd.、Mineral Resources Ltd.、Pilbara Minerals Ltd.、Allkem Ltd.、Livent Corp.Tsuku Sichuan Yahua Business Group、Lithium Americas Corp.等
Lithium metal is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal with atomic number 3 and symbol Li. It is the lightest of the solid elements and has a low density. Lithium metal is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in a vacuum, inert atmosphere, or inert liquid such as purified kerosene or mineral oil. It is used in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, and electric vehicles, as well as in some non-rechargeable batteries for things like heart pacemakers, toys, and clocks. Lithium metal is also made into alloys with aluminum and magnesium, improving their strength and making them lighter.
The Lithium Metal Market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period owing to the rising sales of lithium-based EV Batteries and increasing investment in ceramic & glass products. The global Lithium Metal market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. Geographically, Asia Pacific (APAC) holds the largest market share and is expected to exhibit high growth due to increased investment by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Factors driving market growth include the rise of EVs, environmental awareness, and technological innovation. The market is characterized by a handful of prominent players, who engage in strategic developments, collaborations, and mergers to remain competitive.
However, numerous challenges face the market including high production costs, safety concerns related to lithium metal's reactivity, and the risk of supply chain disruption caused by limited natural resources. Despite these issues, the lithium metal market remains integral to the global shift towards sustainability, particularly in the areas of transportation and energy storage.
Based on Type, the Lithium Metal Market is bifurcated into Hard Rock and Brine segments. The Hard Rock segment acquired a majority share in the Lithium Metal Market and is expected to register a substantial growth rate during the forecast period. Hard Rock Lithium metals are growing rapidly due to More flexibility, Faster processing, Higher quality, and Comparable costs compared to the brine metal segment. Moreover, the biggest end-user segment of lithium metal is battery manufacturing in which hard rock is preferred due to easier extraction over brine sources. This has caused most major mining companies to focus on expanding their hard rock lithium projects, giving a substantial boost to the hard rock market segment during the forecast period.
Based on Application, the Lithium Metal Market is divided into Batteries, Ceramic & Glass, and Others segments. The Batteries segment acquired a majority share in the Lithium Metal Market and is expected to showcase a substantial growth rate during the forecast period. Lithium metal has become a crucial component in the batteries segment due to its unique properties. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in various applications, including smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems. Lithium metal is highly reactive and has a high energy density, making it an ideal material for battery electrodes. It also has a low atomic weight, which means that it can store a large amount of energy in a small volume. However, lithium metal is also highly flammable and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Despite these challenges, the demand for lithium metal in the batteries segment is expected to continue to grow as the world transitions towards a more sustainable and electrified future.
For a better understanding of the market adoption of the Redox Flow industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S.A., and Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. APAC registered the highest market share in the Lithium Metal Market and is expected to witness an influential CAGR in the forecasted period. The Lithium Metal market in the Asia Pacific region is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand from countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Additionally, the presence of significant OEMs, Lithium producers, and battery device manufacturers in economies like India, China, and Japan is expected to further drive the Lithium Metal market in the Asia Pacific region. The region's growing population, urbanization, and industrialization have led to a surge in demand for lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. China is the largest producer and consumer of lithium in the APAC region. The increasing demand for lithium in APAC has led to the development of new lithium mining projects and the expansion of existing ones, making the region a key player in the global lithium market.
Some of the major players operating in the market include Albemarle Corp., SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile), Tianqui Lithium Industries Inc., Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Mineral Resources Ltd., Pilbara Minerals Ltd., Allkem Ltd., Livent Corp.¸ Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group, and Lithium Americas Corp.