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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $2,705 per ton, which is down by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 164%. The import price peaked at $3,382 per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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 China ($12,039 per ton), while the price for Austria ($1,173 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+68.3%), 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 Italy (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $4,175 per ton, shrinking by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 1,234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $30,244 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Switzerland ($45,044 per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($526 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Italy contracted markedly to 123 tons in 2022, reducing by -74% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 468%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 476 tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses dropped significantly to $334K in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 547%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.6M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

1. Spain (45.0 tons)
2. Germany (32.8 tons)
3. Austria (24.0 tons)
4. Poland (18.2 tons)
5. France (2.7 tons)
6. China (0.5 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Italy recorded growth in overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which increased by 93% to 28 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $117K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Algeria (19.0 tons)
2. France (1.9 tons)
3. Turkey (1.7 tons)
4. Brazil (1.2 tons)
5. Canada (1.0 tons)
6. Australia (0.5 tons)
7. Egypt (0.5 tons)
8. Serbia (0.5 tons)
9. Slovenia (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform