Artificial Graphite Price in Slovakia - 2023

Contents:

1. Artificial Graphite Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
2. Artificial Graphite Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
3. Artificial Graphite Imports in Slovakia
4. Artificial Graphite Exports in Slovakia

Artificial Graphite Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $4,508 per ton, falling by -17.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 39% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $7,411 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($535K per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($2,502 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+37.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $2,003 per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 318% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,487 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($108,945 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($360 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 Poland (+174.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Slovakia

Artificial graphite imports into Slovakia surged to 1K tons in 2022, increasing by 32% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports soared to $6.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +65.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (578.3 tons)
2. France (161.0 tons)
3. China (93.2 tons)
4. Czech Republic (60.8 tons)
5. Netherlands (38.5 tons)
6. Poland (30.4 tons)
7. Belgium (28.0 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of artificial graphite exported from Slovakia surged to 228 tons, growing by 110% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports skyrocketed to $457K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (89.9 tons)
2. Italy (41.6 tons)
3. France (39.8 tons)
4. Sweden (38.1 tons)
5. Denmark (8.6 tons)
6. Czech Republic (6.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform