Artificial Graphite Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

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

Artificial Graphite Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $6,955 per ton, picking up by 8.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $8,650 per ton. From January 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($11,191 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($3,379 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $5,470 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,879 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($12,407 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($1,761 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Exports in Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of artificial graphite, when their volume decreased by -11% to 14K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2020 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 15K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports rose notably to $103M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +15.9% over the period from 2020 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Artificial Graphite in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
China25.930.038.822.4%
United States11.510.521.436.4%
South Korea11.07.68.7-11.1%
Germany4.84.96.516.4%
Hungary4.63.35.15.3%
Japan5.67.34.8-7.4%
Italy2.32.42.810.3%
Singapore2.32.22.66.3%
Indonesia1.40.91.1-11.4%
Sweden0.90.90.90.0%
Malaysia1.71.60.8-31.4%
Poland0.70.60.5-15.5%
Others4.025.39.251.7%
Total76.897.410315.8%

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. China (3.9K tons)
  2. United States (2.7K tons)
  3. Germany (1.5K tons)
  4. Japan (0.9K tons)
  5. South Korea (0.9K tons)
  6. Singapore (0.7K tons)
  7. Hungary (0.5K tons)
  8. Italy (0.5K tons)
  9. Indonesia (0.3K tons)
  10. Poland (0.2K tons)
  11. Malaysia (0.2K tons)
  12. Sweden (0.2K tons)

Artificial Graphite Imports in Switzerland

Artificial graphite imports into Switzerland reduced to 568 tons in 2022, which is down by -9% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 624 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports skyrocketed to $3.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1,3921,1011,1791,4671.8%
Italy1046.06.528740.3%
Canada1,321631224277-40.6%
France14938.884.7140-2.1%
United States46176.584.9126-35.1%
HungaryN/AN/AN/A1060%
SingaporeN/AN/AN/A42.30%
Sweden90.429.288.41.0-77.7%
Others901444588657-10.0%
Total4,4182,3272,2553,104-11.1%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (415.1 tons)
  2. Italy (30.8 tons)
  3. Canada (28.4 tons)
  4. Singapore (24.0 tons)
  5. France (18.2 tons)
  6. United States (12.0 tons)
  7. Hungary (8.6 tons)
  8. Sweden (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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