Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Austria - 2023

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Austria (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $4,680 per ton, with an increase of 41% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +6.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price increased by +82.8% against May 2023 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($8,898 per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $4,485 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.6%).

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Austria (FOB) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $3,111 per ton in 2022, falling by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 121%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $29,446 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($174,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($2,904 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Austria

In 2022, approx. 597 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were imported into Austria; growing by 15% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports rose rapidly to $1.4M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Austria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	842	556	843	1,233	13.6%
Czech Republic	53.3	45.0	77.3	95.7	21.5%
Belgium	N/A	N/A	N/A	32.7	0%
Netherlands	124	210	278	27.7	-39.3%
Others	20.7	11.3	16.2	4.2	-41.2%
Total	1,039	823	1,214	1,394	10.3%

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Austria in 2022:

Germany (555.9 tons)
Belgium (16.9 tons)
Czech Republic (12.0 tons)
Netherlands (10.6 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -62.1% to 2.6 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 245%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 11 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports contracted markedly to $8.1K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $37K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.