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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $3,669 per ton, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 85% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $7,513 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Austria ($15,752 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,531 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $4,046 per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price decreased by -25.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked at $5,437 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($7,134 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($1,162 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 Thailand (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Spain

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into Spain rose slightly to 384 tons in 2022, surging by 5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 8.6%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports rose sharply to $1.4M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1,1057749931,1310.8%
Italy10382.312780.5-7.9%
Netherlands10588.378.269.5-12.9%
United Kingdom16027068.238.6-37.7%
Belgium4.50.2N/A31.891.9%
France12671.92.75.1-65.7%
Others20.457.250.550.435.2%
Total1,6241,3441,3201,407-4.7%

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

  1. Germany (318.1 tons)
  2. Netherlands (27.5 tons)
  3. Italy (21.2 tons)
  4. Belgium (10.3 tons)
  5. United Kingdom (2.9 tons)
  6. France (1.3 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Spain

In 2022, approx. 154 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were exported from Spain; increasing by 6.4% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports surged to $622K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Portugal10310410315013.3%
Germany66.165.411710817.8%
MexicoN/A48.775.569.019.0%
United StatesN/AN/AN/A60.00%
Italy89.050.159.259.0-12.8%
ThailandN/A9.128.955.4146.7%
United Kingdom22.110.730.321.9-0.3%
Denmark21.321.418.916.2-8.7%
France13.814.217.216.25.5%
Sweden18.110.716.714.9-6.3%
Others61.485.855.851.3-5.8%
Total39542052262216.3%

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

  1. Mexico (59.4 tons)
  2. Portugal (21.0 tons)
  3. Germany (17.3 tons)
  4. Italy (15.0 tons)
  5. United States (13.4 tons)
  6. Thailand (10.3 tons)
  7. United Kingdom (4.6 tons)
  8. Denmark (2.6 tons)
  9. France (2.5 tons)
  10. Sweden (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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