Global projection of total lithium supply 2022-2030

The total global supply of lithium amounted to more than 634,000 metric tons in 2022. By 2030, it is projected that the world's lithium supply will increase to more than 2.14 million metric tons. Despite the more than threefold lithium supply growth that is anticipated in 2030 relative to 2022, it is expected that there will be a supply shortfall relative to the projected lithium demand in 2030 of 2.3 to 2.45 million metric tons (depending on the source). With the year-over-year increases in global lithium demand expected to be considerable over the next decade, significant lithium deposits will need to come online every year in order for supply to keep pace with demand increases.

2022年，全球锂的总供应量已超过63.4万吨。预计到2030年，全球锂的供应量将增加至214万吨以上。尽管相较于2022年预计的锂供应量将增长三倍以上，但相对于2030年预计的锂需求量（2.3至2.45百万吨，具体取决于数据来源），预计仍将出现供应短缺。在未来十年内，全球锂需求量预计将逐年显著增长，因此，为了使供应量与需求增长保持同步，每年都需要有重大的锂矿床投入生产。