Artificial Graphite Price in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

  1. Artificial Graphite Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
  2. Artificial Graphite Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
  3. Artificial Graphite Imports in Argentina
  4. Artificial Graphite Exports in Argentina

Artificial Graphite Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $1,736 per ton in 2022, jumping by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $3,258 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($11,874 per ton), while the price for China ($910 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Artificial Graphite Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $1,369 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, artificial graphite export price decreased by -14.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,592 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($5,501 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($474 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 Italy (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Argentina

In 2022, the amount of artificial graphite imported into Argentina fell significantly to 1K tons, with a decrease of -40.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.7K tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports contracted sharply to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.1M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil3822204614152.8%
China671403962345-19.9%
Germany262251212205-7.9%
United States17779.334.2140-7.5%
France1051101011163.4%
Chile48.654.360.977.917.0%
Spain14775.77.350.9-29.8%
Others13312427139744.0%
Total1,9251,3182,1101,746-3.2%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Argentina in 2022:

  1. Brazil (388.5 tons)
  2. China (378.8 tons)
  3. Chile (55.2 tons)
  4. United States (41.5 tons)
  5. France (24.6 tons)
  6. Germany (17.3 tons)
  7. Spain (17.3 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Argentina

In 2022, artificial graphite exports from Argentina skyrocketed to 72 tons, picking up by 16% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 82 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports soared to $99K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Export of Artificial Graphite in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile78.589.870.787.13.5%
Italy6.47.35.76.92.5%
Bolivia10.811.35.41.0-54.8%
Mexico0.80.80.50.5-14.5%
Others4.73.22.42.9-14.9%
Total10111284.698.5-0.8%

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Argentina in 2022:

  1. Chile (68.0 tons)
  2. Italy (1.3 tons)
  3. Mexico (1.1 tons)
  4. Bolivia (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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