Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic
4. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $2,738 per ton in August 2023, with an increase of 24% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 an increase of 99% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,436 per ton. From November 2022 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($15,567 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,871 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $1,637 per ton, falling by -35.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 -36.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,565 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($10,037 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($1,230 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 Hungary (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic

For the fourth year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in purchases abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, which increased by 5% to 682 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports reduced to $1.4M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23%.

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Italy (339.1 tons)
2. Netherlands (314.7 tons)
3. Germany (23.6 tons)
4. United States (2.5 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. 1.2K tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were exported from the Czech Republic; jumping by 103% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 116%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports surged to $2M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Germany (619.9 tons)
2. Netherlands (199.4 tons)
3. Poland (129.3 tons)
4. Slovakia (116.6 tons)
5. Turkey (75.3 tons)
6. Italy (21.6 tons)
7. Hungary (21.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform