How much lithium does Argentina produce and export?
Argentina is the 5th largest producer of lithium: 23,000 tonnes in 2025, 7.9% of the world's 290,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $721.1 million in 2024, 19% of world exports of lithium carbonate (HS 283691) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 64% of its lithium exports by value.
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Argentina's lithium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 23,000 tonnes | 7.9% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Argentina's lithium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $721.1 million | 19% | 65,224 t | $11,056 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 283691 (Lithium carbonate).
Where Argentina's lithium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Argentina's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $464M | 64% |
| South Korea | $96M | 13% |
| United States | $79M | 11% |
| Japan | $66M | 9.1% |
| France | $6M | 0.8% |
The lithium price Argentina sells into
The benchmark price, Lithium metal, 99% battery grade, was $148,620/t in August 2026, up 82% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Lithium price history.
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