Artificial Graphite Price in Guatemala - 2023

Artificial Graphite Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $65,917 per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $106,550 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($66,727 per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $57,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $5,680 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 1,354% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $27,274 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Honduras ($13,935 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam stood at $3,582 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (+7.2%).

Artificial Graphite Imports in Guatemala

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of artificial graphite increased by 9.1% to 60 kg in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp decrease.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports skyrocketed to $4K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic decrease.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Guatemala (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	3.3	1.8	1.7	3.7	3.9%
United States	7.2	N/A	1.6	0.3	-65.3%
Mexico	N/A	1.2	N/A	N/A	0%
Brazil	1.4	3.4	N/A	N/A	142.9%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	11.9	6.4	3.4	4.0	-30.5%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Guatemala in 2022:

Germany (55.0 kg)
United States (5.0 kg)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Guatemala

In 2022, overseas shipments of artificial graphite decreased by 0% to 306 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,950% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports amounted to $1.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 58,800% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.8K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.