Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Malaysia - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $7,185 per ton in 2022, reducing by -14.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $8,373 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($37,769 per ton), while the price for Australia ($357 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $15,411 per ton in 2022, which is down by -22.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 148% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $19,808 per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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 Singapore ($80,966 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($2,770 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 Canada (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Malaysia

In 2022, approx. 42 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were imported into Malaysia; with a decrease of -12% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 21%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports contracted significantly to $299K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $396K, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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

1. United States (undefined tons)
2. Japan (8.8 tons)
3. Australia (8.6 tons)
4. Netherlands (5.1 tons)
5. Germany (4.4 tons)
6. South Korea (2.9 tons)
7. Switzerland (2.7 tons)
8. United Kingdom (2.6 tons)
9. China (0.4 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Malaysia

In 2022, approx. 248 kg of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were exported from Malaysia; which is down by -20.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 200% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 312 kg, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports fell markedly to $3.8K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 322%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.2K, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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

1. Australia (165.0 kg)
2. China (32.0 kg)
3. Singapore (29.0 kg)
4. Sweden (21.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform