Artificial Graphite Price in Australia - 2023

Contents:

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

Artificial Graphite Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $2,296 per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Sweden ($118,101 per ton), while the price for China ($1,722 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+56.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $18,019 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 241%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($76,242 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($8,621 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 India (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Australia

In 2022, the amount of artificial graphite imported into Australia totaled 1.8K tons, increasing by 1.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% 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 +52.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports surged to $4.2M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.5% 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 +70.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Australia in 2022:

1. China (1602.9 tons)
2. Germany (66.5 tons)
3. France (47.3 tons)
4. United States (46.1 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Australia

For the third year in a row, Australia recorded decline in shipments abroad of artificial graphite, which decreased by -60.9% to 4.3 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp curtailment. The smallest decline of -42% was in 2020.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports fell notably to $78K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -19% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Australia in 2022:

1. United States (3.2 tons)
2. India (0.5 tons)
3. New Zealand (0.3 tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform