Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Bulgaria - 2023

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $13,830 per ton in 2022, waning by -10.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 75%. The import price peaked at $25,829 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($22,820 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($6,825 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+42.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $16,650 per ton, picking up by 344% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $28,455 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Austria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -20.2% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Bulgaria

In 2022, overseas purchases of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -19.7% to 2.2 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.8 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports dropped sharply to $30K in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $61K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	10.1	14.8	11.8	12.0	5.9%
Turkey	31.5	34.5	12.2	9.1	-33.9%
Italy	4.5	11.6	17.6	6.4	12.5%
Romania	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.2	0%
Belgium	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.3	0%
Others	6.9	N/A	N/A	1.0	-47.5%
Total	53.0	60.8	41.5	30.0	-17.3%

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Bulgaria in 2022:

Germany (1143.0 kg)
Italy (457.0 kg)
Turkey (400.0 kg)
Romania (104.0 kg)
Belgium (40.0 kg)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Bulgaria

In 2022, exports of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite from Bulgaria plummeted to 20 kg, with a decrease of -91.5% on 2021. In general, exports showed a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports reduced sharply to $333 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment.