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

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

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $1,955 per ton in 2022, growing by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 372%. The export price peaked at $30,496 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,041 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,386 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 South Africa (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $15,621 per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 147%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $17,252 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($15,430 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, when their volume decreased by -33.2% to 45 tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,597% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses rose slightly to $89K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 783%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Ethiopia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United StatesN/AN/AN/A40.70%
ChinaN/A1.036.334.6488.2%
Macao SARN/A56.348.0N/A-14.7%
Others7.47.90.213.321.6%
Total7.465.284.588.6128.8%

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

  1. China (24.9 tons)
  2. United States (20.0 tons)

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

Imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Ethiopia dropped remarkably to 435 kg in 2022, with a decrease of -17% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 28%.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses shrank notably to $6.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Ethiopia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China25.34.38.26.6-36.1%
United Kingdom1.10.20.30.2-43.3%
India0.1N/A0.6N/A144.9%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total26.54.59.06.8-36.5%

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

  1. China (426.0 kg)
  2. United Kingdom (49.0 kg)
  3. India (3.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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