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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $115 per ton in 2022, declining by -61.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 80%. The export price peaked at $1,091 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,993 per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($511 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 Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $6,897 per ton in 2022, growing by 133% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 3,078%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,232 per ton. From 2017 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 Finland ($72,218 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $4,906 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, approx. 1.3K tons of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses were exported from Russia; with an increase of 155% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached 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 declined slightly to $148K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $151K, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

1. Kazakhstan (162.0 tons)
2. Germany (24.6 tons)
3. Azerbaijan (21.0 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -61.7% to 5.3 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 325%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 25 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses declined to $36K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $41K, and then fell in the following year.

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

1. China (5.1 tons)
2. Finland (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform