U.S. Lithium Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Carbonates, Hydroxide, Others), By Application (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Grid Storage, Glass & Ceramics, Others) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034
Description
The U.S. Lithium market size is expected to reach USD 3.69 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “U.S. Lithium Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Carbonates, Hydroxide, Others), By Application (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Grid Storage, Glass & Ceramics, Others); Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Lithium is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal, highly reactive and lightweight. It exists in two primary types: lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, both of which are crucial for industrial applications. Lithium is widely used in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), smartphones, and laptops due to its high energy density. It also plays a role in ceramics, glass, and pharmaceuticals, particularly for mood-stabilizing drugs such as lithium carbonate. Lithium’s importance in battery technology has surged, making it a critical mineral for the global transition to renewable energy and reduced carbon emissions.
The U.S. has significant lithium reserves, primarily in Nevada, California, and North Carolina, but domestic production remains limited. Most U.S. lithium is imported from Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Projects such as the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada aim to boost domestic supply to meet growing EV and renewable energy demands. The U.S. government supports lithium extraction through initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act, emphasizing energy independence. However, environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles challenge rapid expansion.
U.S. Lithium Market Report Highlights
In terms of product, the carbonate segment accounted for a 50% U.S. lithium market share in 2024 due to its extensive use in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, particularly for consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
The hydroxide segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace from 2025 to 2034, owing to its superior compatibility with high-nickel cathode chemistries such as NCM 811, which deliver higher energy density and longer battery life.
Based on application, the automotive segment held the largest market share in 2024 due to rising EV production to meet stringent emission regulations and to align with national clean energy goals.
The consumer electronics segment is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2034, owing to the growing usage of smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other connected devices.
A few key market players include Albemarle Corp., American Lithium Corp., Arcadium Lithium, Atlas Lithium Corp, Kore Power, Lithium Americas Corp., Livent Corp., Piedmont Lithium, Sigma Lithium Corp, and Tesla.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the U.S. lithium market report on the basis of product and application:
By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, Volume, Kilotons, 2020–2034)
Carbonates
Hydroxide
Others
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, Volume, Kilotons, 2020–2034)
Automotive
Consumer Electronics
Grid Storage
Glass & Ceramics
Others
Lithium is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal, highly reactive and lightweight. It exists in two primary types: lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, both of which are crucial for industrial applications. Lithium is widely used in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), smartphones, and laptops due to its high energy density. It also plays a role in ceramics, glass, and pharmaceuticals, particularly for mood-stabilizing drugs such as lithium carbonate. Lithium’s importance in battery technology has surged, making it a critical mineral for the global transition to renewable energy and reduced carbon emissions.
The U.S. has significant lithium reserves, primarily in Nevada, California, and North Carolina, but domestic production remains limited. Most U.S. lithium is imported from Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Projects such as the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada aim to boost domestic supply to meet growing EV and renewable energy demands. The U.S. government supports lithium extraction through initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act, emphasizing energy independence. However, environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles challenge rapid expansion.
U.S. Lithium Market Report Highlights
In terms of product, the carbonate segment accounted for a 50% U.S. lithium market share in 2024 due to its extensive use in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, particularly for consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
The hydroxide segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace from 2025 to 2034, owing to its superior compatibility with high-nickel cathode chemistries such as NCM 811, which deliver higher energy density and longer battery life.
Based on application, the automotive segment held the largest market share in 2024 due to rising EV production to meet stringent emission regulations and to align with national clean energy goals.
The consumer electronics segment is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2034, owing to the growing usage of smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other connected devices.
A few key market players include Albemarle Corp., American Lithium Corp., Arcadium Lithium, Atlas Lithium Corp, Kore Power, Lithium Americas Corp., Livent Corp., Piedmont Lithium, Sigma Lithium Corp, and Tesla.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the U.S. lithium market report on the basis of product and application:
By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, Volume, Kilotons, 2020–2034)
Carbonates
Hydroxide
Others
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, Volume, Kilotons, 2020–2034)
Automotive
Consumer Electronics
Grid Storage
Glass & Ceramics
Others
Table of Contents
125 Pages
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Highlights
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
- 4. U.S. Lithium Market Insights
- 4.1. Lithium Market – Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Lithium Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increasing Sales of Electric Vehicles
- 4.2.1.2. Rising Investment in Renewable Energy
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High Cost
- 4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Lithium Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 5. U.S. Lithium Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 5.3. Carbonates
- 5.3.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Carbonates, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 5.4. Hydroxide
- 5.4.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Hydroxide, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 6. U.S. Lithium Market, by Application
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 6.3. Automotive
- 6.3.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 6.4. Grid Storage
- 6.4.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Grid Storage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 6.5. Consumer Electronics
- 6.5.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Consumer Electronics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 6.6. Glass & Ceramics
- 6.6.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Glass & Ceramics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. U.S. Lithium Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion, Volume Kilotons)
- 7. Company Profiles
- 7.1. Albemarle Corp.
- 7.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.1.4. Recent Development
- 7.2. Arcadium Lithium
- 7.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.2.4. Recent Development
- 7.3. American Lithium Corp.
- 7.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.3.4. Recent Development
- 7.4. Atlas Lithium Corp
- 7.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.4. Recent Development
- 7.5. Kore Power
- 7.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5.4. Recent Development
- 7.6. Lithium Americas Corp.
- 7.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.4. Recent Development
- 7.7. Livent Corp.
- 7.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.4. Recent Development
- 7.8. Piedmont Lithium
- 7.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8.4. Recent Development
- 7.9. Sigma Lithium Corp
- 7.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.4. Recent Development
- 7.10. Minerals Tesla
- 7.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.10.4. Recent Development
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