United States Lithium Chemicals Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Trends & Market Forecast, Competitive Landscape & Investment Opportunities

Market Size and Growth

Leander, Texas Nov. 18 2025 - The Lithium Chemicals market is estimated to reach at 11.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Key Development and Mergers and acquisitions:

United States: Recent Lithium Chemicals Developments

✅ In November 2025, the U.S. Energy Department reaffirmed support for Standard Lithium's SWA project, highlighting the strategic importance of domestic lithium chemical production from the Smackover formation.

✅ In July 2025, EnergyX (backed by GM) acquired ~35,000 acres of lithium-rich brine assets in the Smackover Formation from Pantera Lithium, increasing its U.S. footprint to ~47,500 acres.

✅ In July 2025, this acquisition was structured at A$40 million cash plus shares, giving EnergyX full control of the brine resource and bolstering its plans for a large-scale lithium hydroxide refinery in Texas (Project Lonestar).

✅ In June 2025, Gradiant's alkaLi announced it will build a commercial lithium‐production plant in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale to extract battery‐grade lithium from oilfield produced water using its EC2 (Extract‐Concentrate‐Convert) technology.

✅ In June 2025, alkaLi by Gradiant confirmed a long-term offtake deal to supply up to 5,000 tonnes/year of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its forthcoming Pennsylvania facility.

✅ In January 2025, Standard Lithium and Equinor secured a US$225 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale up their South West Arkansas lithium-brine Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) project.

Japan: Recent Lithium Chemicals Developments

✅ In May 2025, Sojitz Corporation agreed to acquire a 66.5% majority stake in Nippon A&L Inc., making it a consolidated subsidiary, in a major move into SBR latex (used in lithium‐ion battery binders).

✅ In May 2025, through this deal, Sojitz aims to strengthen its chemical‐materials business by leveraging Nippon A&L's advanced technology in SBR latex for EV battery applications.

✅ In March 2025, Idemitsu emphasized that its Li2S plant will accelerate its integrated value chain - from raw sulfur components to solid electrolyte materials - bolstering Japan's competitive edge in next‐gen battery chemistry.

✅ In March 2025, Idemitsu confirmed the Li2S facility will supply solid electrolytes for Toyota's all-solid-state EV battery program, targeting commercialization by 2027-2028.

✅ In February 2025, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) approved Idemitsu's Li2S plant project, granting ~¥7.1 billion of its ~¥21.3 billion investment under its battery supply chain plan.

✅ In February 2025, Idemitsu Kosan announced plans to build a large-scale lithium sulfide (Li2S) production facility at its Chiba Complex, aiming for ~3 GWh/year of all-solid-state battery capacity.

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Key Players:

=> Albemarle Corporation, Galaxy Resources Limited, SQM S.A., SICHUAN BRIVO LITHIUM MATERIALS CO., LTD, Orocobre Limited Pty Ltd., Lithium Americas Corp, Neometals Ltd, Pilbara Minerals, Talison Lithium Pty Ltd, Millennial Lithium, Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited, SOVEMA GROUP S.p.A and among others.

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Key Segments:

By Type

Lithium carbonate leads with 42% share, driven by its extensive use in battery manufacturing and energy storage applications. Lithium hydroxide accounts for 28%, favored for high-performance lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Lithium chloride holds 10%, mainly used in industrial and chemical applications. Lithium bromide and lithium fluoride represent 8% and 6%, respectively, supported by specialty applications such as air conditioning and glass production. Other lithium compounds make up 6%, catering to niche industrial and chemical processes.

By Grade

Battery grade dominates with 55% share, fueled by the growing demand for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems. Industrial grade accounts for 35%, used in glass, ceramics, lubricants, and aluminum smelting. Other grades represent 10%, serving specialty applications requiring specific chemical properties.

By Application

Battery applications lead with 50% share, driven by the global shift toward electrification and renewable energy storage. Lubricants account for 12%, supported by industrial machinery and automotive sectors. Air treatment applications hold 8%, primarily in HVAC and dehumidification systems. Aluminum smelting & alloy represent 7%, glass & ceramics 6%, polymers 5%, and grease 4%, all reflecting diverse industrial usage. Other applications make up 8%, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and specialty chemicals.

By End-User

Transportation dominates with 40% share, driven by electric vehicles and hybrid mobility solutions. Industrial applications account for 22%, fueled by manufacturing, machinery, and metal processing. Electronics & electricals hold 15%, reflecting demand in batteries and consumer devices. Power plants represent 8%, medical 7%, and other sectors 8%, including chemicals, aerospace, and specialty industries.

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By Region

North America - 34% Share
North America leads with 34%, driven by high EV adoption, robust battery manufacturing infrastructure, and strong investment in renewable energy storage solutions.

Asia Pacific - 33% Share
Asia Pacific holds 33%, supported by major lithium producers, booming EV markets, and electronics manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, and South Korea.

Europe - 20% Share
Europe accounts for 20%, fueled by increasing EV penetration, government incentives, and industrial adoption in energy storage and mobility sectors.

Latin America - 7% Share
Latin America holds 7%, benefiting from abundant lithium reserves, particularly in the Lithium Triangle (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia), and growing exports to global battery markets.

Middle East - 3% Share
The Middle East represents 3%, driven by industrial and specialty chemical applications, with gradual adoption in energy storage projects.

Africa - 3% Share
Africa accounts for 3%, supported by emerging lithium mining operations and potential for battery-grade lithium production to serve global markets.

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