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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $8,512 per ton, which is down by -61.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 174%. The import price peaked at $33,466 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($33,389 per ton), while the price for China totaled $14,400 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%).

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $6,330 per ton in 2022, rising by 860% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $10,669 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($4,714 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey amounted to $3,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-23.1%).

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, when their volume decreased by -12.9% to 21 tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 124%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 25 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses contracted markedly to $182K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $546K, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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

1. Germany (5.4 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses from Hungary declined remarkably to 7 kg, dropping by -86% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a sharp reduction.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses surged to $45 in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated significant growth from 2021 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +36.4% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Bangladesh (7.0 kg)
2. Turkey (3.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform