Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Sri Lanka - 2021

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $13,750 per ton, surging by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 152% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $26,930 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($14,000 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $13,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+43.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $2,381 per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5,632 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Pakistan amounted to -6.6% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Sri Lanka

In 2022, supplies from abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -90.5% to 4 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 96%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 51 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank markedly to $55 in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $606. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. United Kingdom (3.0 kg)
2. China (1.0 kg)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Sri Lanka

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from Sri Lanka declined sharply to 3.5 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -42.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 598% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports fell markedly to $8.4K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 240% against the previous year.

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

1. Pakistan (3.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform