Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola
4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $6,065 per ton, growing by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 159%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $15,212 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($78,000 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $2,333 per ton in 2022, growing by 180% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $24,222 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($5,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa amounted to $1,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (-27.3%).

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -41.1% to 445 kg in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 93%.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses declined to $2.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The smallest decline of -3.3% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes to Angola in 2022:

1. United States (260.0 kg)
2. Portugal (57.0 kg)
3. India (57.0 kg)
4. Brazil (52.0 kg)
5. South Africa (10.0 kg)

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Angola

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -50% to 3 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 10 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $7 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes from Angola in 2022:

1. South Africa (2.0 kg)
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform