How much lithium does Zimbabwe produce?
Zimbabwe is the 4th largest producer of lithium: 28,000 tonnes in 2025, 9.7% of the world's 290,000 tonnes (USGS MCS).
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Zimbabwe's lithium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 28,000 tonnes | 9.7% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
The lithium price Zimbabwe 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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