Lithium batteries in China

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China produced more than 15 billion units of lithium-ion batteries in 2019, which accounts for 73% of the world's 316 gigawatt-hours capacity.^[1] China is a significant producer of lithium batteries and electric vehicles, supported by government policies. Lithium-ion batteries produced in China are primarily exported to Hong Kong, the United States, Germany, Korea, and Vietnam.^{[citation needed]} The electric vehicle industry significantly drives the demand for lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy density relative to their weight.^{[citation needed]} In the decade since 2008, the production of lithium batteries has tripled.^{[citation needed]}