Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in France - 2024

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $276 per ton in 2022, reducing by -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $452 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Brazil ($774 per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $315 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.2%).

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $7,607 per ton in 2022, picking up by 47% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 282% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($35,426 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($1,740 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 Japan (+90.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into France rose modestly to 4.6K tons, surging by 1.8% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses dropped to $1.3M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The smallest decline of -3.5% was in 2021.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain9918481,2681,0622.3%
Germany54853863.1110-41.4%
Others72.714814810211.9%
Total1,6111,5341,4801,274-7.5%

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

  1. Spain (3.4K tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -27.6% to 22 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 133%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 213 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $166K in 2022. In general, exports saw a sharp curtailment.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil23113910765.2-34.4%
Italy54.318.79.832.9-15.4%
BelgiumN/AN/A2.725.6848.1%
Switzerland11411113.514.3-49.9%
United KingdomN/AN/A12.214.216.4%
TunisiaN/AN/AN/A2.80%
Others36.320.611.210.8-33.2%
Total436289156166-27.5%

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

  1. Brazil (15.1 tons)
  2. Italy (2.7 tons)
  3. Belgium (2.2 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (1.7 tons)
  5. Tunisia (1.6 tons)
  6. Switzerland (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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