Visualizing China’s Battery Recycling Dominance

Visualizing China’s Battery Recycling Dominance

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Visualizing China’s Battery Recycling Dominance This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Battery recycling is expected to become a cornerstone of the global energy transition as electric vehicles (EVs) and other battery-powered technologies become more widespread. Accordi…

China Dominates Global Trade of Battery Minerals - CleanTechnica

China has a major role at each stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade of minerals. China imported almost 12 million short tons of raw and processed battery minerals, accounting for 44% of interregional trade, and exported almost 11 million short tons of battery materials, packs, ... [continued] The post China Dominates Global Trade of Battery Minerals appeared first on CleanTechnica.

China plays a key role at every stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade in minerals. In 2023, China imported nearly 12 million short tons of battery minerals, both raw and processed, accounting for 44 per cent of interregional trade, and exported nearly 11 million short tons of battery materials, packages and components, accounting for 58 per cent of interregional trade, according to regional United Nations Com…

Lithium Supply Outpaces Demand—for Now: What’s Ahead?

Last month, the U.S. shocked global trade with a 10% tariff on all imports. China was hit harder—34% overall, and up to 145% on battery products. However, it was later reduced to 30%. So far, key battery minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and copper are exempt. This is because the U.S. still depends on imports to meet clean energy targets. In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to investigate how relying…

EV geopolitics intensify as U.S. seeks to break China's hold on graphite

EV geopolitics intensify as U.S. seeks to break China’s hold on graphite May 22, 2025 Posted by: Quatro Strategies Categories: China, EVs & Battery Technology, Mining & Metals, United States No Comments Subscribe to unlock this insight. START YOUR TRIAL NOWALREADY A MEMBER? .vc_custom_1452662201783{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;margin-left: 0px !impor…

battery minerals - Thoughtful Journalism About Energy's Future

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on May 21, 2025. By Gavin Clark China has a major role at each stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade of minerals. China imported almost 12 million short tons of raw and processed battery minerals, accounting for 44 per cent of interregional trade, and exported almost 11 million short tons of battery materials, packs, and components, or 58 …