Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Ghana - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $19,399 per ton, rising by 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw resilient growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($42,053 per ton), while the price for Spain ($1,333 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+16.7%), 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 Ghana (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $744 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -22.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 118%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,892 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($1,182 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $472 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+2.2%).

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses increased by 3,656% to 338 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $6.6K in 2022. In general, imports recorded perceptible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. United States (227.0 kg)
2. India (214.0 kg)
3. United Kingdom (38.0 kg)
4. Canada (30.0 kg)

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

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 -94.7% to 172 kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 5,028% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses reduced notably to $128 in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 5,928%.

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

1. United States (106.0 kg)
2. South Africa (66.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform