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

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany (FOB) - 2024
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany
  4. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany (FOB) - 2024

In March 2024, the average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $979 per ton, falling by -14.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 an increase of 78% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,086 per ton. From October 2023 to March 2024, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In March 2024, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($1,363 per ton) and China ($1,362 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($942 per ton) and Oman ($966 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $2,157 per ton, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses increased by +106.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($4,593 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($1,039 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 5.3K tons of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses were exported from Germany; picking up by 27% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses surged to $6M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey1,2008442,1443,48542.7%
United KingdomN/AN/A6331,340111.7%
United Arab Emirates2.251.364.2469497.4%
Saudi ArabiaN/A21.965.4136149.2%
India95.943.486.41248.9%
Pakistan26.539.010410960.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)11.829.013.994.9100.4%
Canada3562121871.8-82.8%
Others268244330257-1.4%
Total1,9601,4843,6286,01745.3%

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

  1. Turkey (3025.5 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (1274.3 tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (458.6 tons)
  4. India (126.5 tons)
  5. Saudi Arabia (120.0 tons)
  6. Pakistan (96.0 tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (96.0 tons)
  8. Canada (2.2 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses imported into Germany fell to 475 tons, with a decrease of -4.3% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 497 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses skyrocketed to $1M in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 165% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China36516717370624.6%
United Kingdom0.51.451.871.9423.9%
Poland6.70.153.156.6103.7%
Russia33.124.382.847.412.7%
United States4.45.831.530.791.1%
Italy23.051.325327.15.6%
FranceN/AN/A53.00.1-99.8%
Others47.238.065.386.122.2%
Total4802887641,02628.8%

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

  1. China (315.8 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (36.8 tons)
  3. Russia (24.5 tons)
  4. Italy (24.2 tons)
  5. Poland (12.3 tons)
  6. United States (7.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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