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

Contents:

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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $3,414 per ton in 2022, declining by -12.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,790 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($14,987 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,915 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $1,847 per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,449 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($13,249 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($1,173 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 Germany (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite increased by 40% to 857 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports surged to $2.9M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Italy (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany7631,2851,3351,69730.5%
Belgium83450.6N/A175-40.6%
Netherlands29.530412015975.3%
Czech Republic4.611.17.3122198.2%
Turkey51.29.154.739.8-8.1%
Spain96.067.361.06.1-60.1%
China83746566.02.2-86.2%
Others5514147347249.5%
Total3,1662,6062,3782,924-2.6%

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

  1. Germany (612.4 tons)
  2. Belgium (85.8 tons)
  3. Netherlands (83.2 tons)
  4. Czech Republic (27.8 tons)
  5. Turkey (19.5 tons)
  6. Spain (2.5 tons)
  7. China (0.1 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Italy

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from Italy skyrocketed to 993 tons in 2022, increasing by 24% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports surged to $1.8M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% 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 +65.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Italy (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey21724122347429.7%
Czech Republic30024042943413.1%
Spain63.840.610338882.5%
Mexico22072.413593.0-24.9%
India48.112115067.512.0%
France37.320.149.462.218.6%
Romania54.836.834.434.1-14.6%
Russia61.742.321.01.6-70.4%
Others350294303280-7.2%
Total1,3521,1091,4481,83410.7%

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

  1. Czech Republic (342.1 tons)
  2. Turkey (307.0 tons)
  3. Spain (120.8 tons)
  4. Mexico (79.2 tons)
  5. India (44.5 tons)
  6. France (25.5 tons)
  7. Romania (16.4 tons)
  8. Russia (1.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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