Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya - 2022
Contents:
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya
- Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $4,312 per ton in 2022, jumping by 47% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 160%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
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 ($2,386 per ton), while the price for India stood at $1,239 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.3%).
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $400 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 98%. The export price peaked at $4,740 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($1,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($176 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 Uganda (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya
For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which decreased by -18.5% to 20 tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of -18.5% was in 2020.
In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses surged to $86K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
| Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 48.3 | 53.7 | 70.3 | 84.1 | 20.3% |
| Others | 1.2 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 7.7% |
| Total | 49.5 | 59.4 | 71.3 | 85.6 | 20.0% |
Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes to Kenya in 2022:
- China (35.3 tons)
Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, when their volume decreased by -75% to 50 kg. Overall, exports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year.
In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses fell dramatically to $20 in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 82%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $184. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.
| Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Kenya (USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Uganda | 13.0 | 29.0 | 44.0 | 9.0 | -11.5% |
| Burundi | 78.0 | 142 | 46.0 | 8.0 | -53.2% |
| South Africa | 5.0 | 13.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | -15.7% |
| India | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 101 | 184 | 100 | 20.0 | -41.7% |
Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes from Kenya in 2022:
- Uganda (25.0 kg)
- South Africa (17.0 kg)
- Burundi (8.0 kg)
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