Artificial Graphite Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

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

Artificial Graphite Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $5,540 per ton in 2022, reducing by -30.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 81%. The import price peaked at $8,008 per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($20,303 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($507 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $1,157 per ton in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,069 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($42,586 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($834 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 Zambia (+33.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Imports in South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of artificial graphite were finally on the rise to reach 643 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp decline.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports expanded notably to $3.6M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to South Africa in 2022:

1. France (157.4 tons)
2. Spain (153.2 tons)
3. China (151.0 tons)
4. Poland (44.1 tons)
5. United States (39.7 tons)
6. India (34.6 tons)
7. Zimbabwe (29.4 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of artificial graphite, when their volume decreased by -10.6% to 2.4K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,405%.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports skyrocketed to $2.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 407%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from South Africa in 2022:

1. Turkey (960.0 tons)
2. India (880.0 tons)
3. Oman (260.0 tons)
4. United Kingdom (158.7 tons)
5. United States (43.7 tons)
6. Poland (24.5 tons)
7. Zimbabwe (1.5 tons)
8. Zambia (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform