Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Singapore - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $4,353 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -74% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $18,948 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($33,923 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,554 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $1,213 per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $13,937 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 the United States ($7,143 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($791 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 Thailand (+29.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Singapore soared to 74 tons, growing by 313% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. 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 expanded rapidly to $322K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +106.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs 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 Singapore in 2022:

1. United States (13.6 tons)
2. China (10.7 tons)
3. France (7.8 tons)
4. Germany (7.6 tons)
5. Japan (5.0 tons)
6. Netherlands (3.1 tons)
7. Switzerland (2.1 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 44 tons of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses were exported from Singapore; increasing by 15% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 170% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses rose sharply to $54K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 102%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $77K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Malaysia (24.6 tons)
2. Indonesia (3.8 tons)
3. Japan (2.8 tons)
4. United States (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform