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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $4,620 per ton in 2022, falling by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,756 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the United States ($4,894 per ton), while the price for Canada ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $11,495 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 2% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $11,664 per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($238,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($4,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+2,787.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Ireland surged to 5.1 tons, rising by 903% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. 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 $24K in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. 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 Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (4.9 tons)
2. Norway (0.1 tons)

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

In 2022, after two 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 -59.5% to 109 kg. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 269 kg, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses reduced sharply to $1.3K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.1K, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

1. United Kingdom (61.0 kg)
2. South Africa (43.0 kg)
3. Singapore (3.0 kg)
4. Bahrain (1.0 kg)
5. Netherlands (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform