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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $2,076 per ton in 2022, rising by 73% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 138%. The import price peaked at $14,168 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($17,311 per ton), while the price for China ($1,531 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $782 per ton in 2022, waning by -60.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 164%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,145 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($1,503 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia totaled $1,261 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+7.0%).

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, when their volume decreased by -22.4% to 23 tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 836%.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses skyrocketed to $47K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 376% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. China (11.4 tons)
2. United Kingdom (8.7 tons)
3. Colombia (1.6 tons)
4. United States (0.5 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Peru recorded growth in overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which increased by 143% to 3.3 tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 185%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses dropped slightly to $2.6K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 349%.

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

1. Chile (1.2 tons)
2. Bolivia (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform