Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China (FOB) - 2024
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China
- Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China (FOB) - 2024
The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $456 per ton in May 2024, declining by -6.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 an increase of 15% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $532 per ton in December 2023; however, from January 2024 to May 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In May 2024, the country with the highest price was Japan ($462 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($230 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2023 to May 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $466 per ton, shrinking by -60.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 55%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,277 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
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 Finland ($12,344 per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($2,435 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China
In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses exported from China contracted dramatically to 59K tons, with a decrease of -31.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%.
In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses fell to $25M in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year.
| Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 27.6 | 15.7 | 24.2 | 23.6 | -5.1% |
| Philippines | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0% |
| India | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | -56.3% |
| South Korea | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -41.5% |
| Others | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 5.7% |
| Total | 30.5 | 19.2 | 27.6 | 25.4 | -5.9% |
Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes from China in 2022:
- Japan (55.4K tons)
- Philippines (1.0K tons)
- India (0.4K tons)
- South Korea (0.2K tons)
Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China
In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses imported into China skyrocketed to 7.5K tons, rising by 1,979% against the year before. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $3.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in China (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Tanzania | 4.9 | N/A | 95.2 | 3,141 | 762.2% |
| United Kingdom | 106 | 186 | 166 | 169 | 16.8% |
| Finland | N/A | N/A | N/A | 86.4 | 0% |
| Italy | N/A | 19.4 | 73.3 | 20.6 | 3.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 66.7 | 83.7 | 3.9 | 16.3 | -37.5% |
| Sri Lanka | 79.9 | 118 | 30.2 | 12.2 | -46.6% |
| United States | 888 | 31.3 | 5.7 | 1.1 | -89.3% |
| Russia | N/A | 21.0 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| South Korea | 66.7 | 165 | 9.8 | N/A | -61.7% |
| Vietnam | 1.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| India | 6.3 | 28.6 | N/A | N/A | 354.0% |
| Others | 43.5 | 55.2 | 41.1 | 45.8 | 1.7% |
| Total | 1,263 | 708 | 425 | 3,493 | 40.4% |
Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes to China in 2022:
- Tanzania (399.5 tons)
- United Kingdom (40.0 tons)
- Finland (7.0 tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (5.4 tons)
- Sri Lanka (5.0 tons)
- Italy (2.6 tons)
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