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

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $949 per ton in 2022, which is down by -32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +21.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 79%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,396 per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($992 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $423 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.3%).

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $1,704 per ton in 2022, surging by 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 197%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($800 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy amounted to $579 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+0.5%).

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses imported into Iran surged to 307 tons, rising by 143% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $291K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic descent.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Iran (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China7561,004152277-28.4%
United Arab Emirates22.121.419.111.5-19.6%
Others19.616.05.72.8-47.7%
Total7981,042176291-28.6%

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

  1. China (279.1 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (27.3 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -96.3% to 722 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 383% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 521 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses declined markedly to $1.2K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $101K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Iran (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy0.496.010.61.244.2%
China52.6N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/A4.90.50.1-85.7%
Total53.010111.11.2-71.7%

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

  1. Italy (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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