Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Indonesia - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $562 per ton in 2022, waning by -14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,259 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($1,216 per ton), while the price for China ($1,130 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $720 per ton in 2022, jumping by 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 575%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,412 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +18.5% per year.

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

In 2022, approx. 978 tons of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses were imported into Indonesia; picking up by 40% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses surged to $549K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained 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 Indonesia in 2022:

1. China (319.2 tons)
2. Japan (72.9 tons)
3. South Korea (9.3 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -97.2% to 8 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 124%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses contracted markedly to $5.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -72.2% was in 2021.

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

1. Malaysia (6.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform