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

Contents:

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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $3,664 per ton in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 118% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $15,469 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($31,796 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($2,678 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $9,643 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $10,788 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($10,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador stood at $5,000 per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (+25.5%).

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Guatemala

In 2022, approx. 2.7 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were imported into Guatemala; rising by 158% against 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports soared to $10K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Mexico (2566.0 kg)
2. United Kingdom (61.0 kg)
3. Brazil (59.0 kg)
4. Costa Rica (54.0 kg)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Guatemala

For the third year in a row, Guatemala recorded decline in shipments abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, which decreased by -88.9% to 14 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -26.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports dropped rapidly to $135 in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -3.2% was in 2020.

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

1. Honduras (13.0 kg)
2. El Salvador (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform