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

Contents:

  1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany
  4. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $3,034 per ton, waning by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $3,435 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($4,341 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($2,135 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 India (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany (CIF) - 2023

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $2,682 per ton in August 2023, declining by -18.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 25% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,016 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($12,129 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,223 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -9.6% to 4.7K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports dropped to $14M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria1,0059101,3181,47813.7%
France1,1171,0891,3321,3687.0%
Poland6461,2281,5161,25124.6%
Italy6741,3031,7961,22722.1%
China29188190085743.3%
India27125970672839.0%
Czech Republic14975779068466.2%
Hungary23535344868042.5%
Mexico13116145958965.0%
Thailand53.611.5341544116.5%
Sweden64.853883641285.3%
Netherlands4.1632365332332.6%
Spain324288345299-2.6%
Others2,3913,6125,0673,70915.8%
Total7,35812,02216,21814,15724.4%

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from Germany in 2022:

  1. France (634.2 tons)
  2. Austria (544.5 tons)
  3. Italy (488.7 tons)
  4. Poland (480.1 tons)
  5. Czech Republic (291.1 tons)
  6. Hungary (281.3 tons)
  7. China (206.2 tons)
  8. India (167.6 tons)
  9. Sweden (167.4 tons)
  10. Thailand (166.7 tons)
  11. Mexico (153.4 tons)
  12. Netherlands (141.4 tons)
  13. Spain (140.0 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany

In 2022, the amount of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imported into Germany dropped notably to 2.9K tons, with a decrease of -17.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% 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 +42.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.5K tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports dropped to $8.1M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.4% 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $8.6M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands4.05.17.56.819.3%
United Kingdom0.10.10.20.458.7%
Czech Republic0.20.10.10.1-20.6%
Others0.70.60.80.98.7%
Total4.95.98.68.118.2%

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

  1. Netherlands (2718.6 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (56.1 tons)
  3. Czech Republic (43.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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