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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $31,002 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 4,654%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 United States ($45,955 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($18,141 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cuba (+23.1%), 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 Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $429 per ton in 2022, increasing by 1,090% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a significant decline. The export price peaked at $32,500 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Nicaragua ($377 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $250 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (-34.1%).

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses was finally on the rise to reach 120 kg after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp downturn.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses surged to $3.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn.

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

1. Mexico (85.0 kg)
2. Germany (23.0 kg)
3. United States (22.0 kg)
4. Panama (13.0 kg)

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

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, when their volume decreased by -97.2% to 70 kg. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.5 tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses dropped sharply to $30 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant contraction.

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

1. Nicaragua (77.0 kg)
2. United States (4.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform