Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa
- Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $8,139 per ton in 2022, surging by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,854 per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($81 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.6%), 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 South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $555 per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 527%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $3,832 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Namibia ($10,607 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($240 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 Namibia (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa
In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -39.7% to 14 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 30 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses surged to $114K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 23.0 | 27.5 | 44.1 | 92.9 | 59.3% |
| China | 0.3 | 13.1 | 18.3 | 17.6 | 288.6% |
| Ireland | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 | 0% |
| Germany | 7.7 | 28.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | -49.4% |
| Zambia | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | -9.1% |
| Ghana | 0.1 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 26.0% |
| United Kingdom | 5.7 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 0.1 | -74.0% |
| Thailand | 0.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | N/A | 100.0% |
| Namibia | 0.1 | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | 41.4% |
| Mozambique | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | N/A | 0% |
| Gabon | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Guinea | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 8.7 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 0.7 | -56.8% |
| Total | 46.8 | 77.6 | 74.3 | 114 | 34.6% |
Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes to South Africa in 2022:
- United States (10.5 tons)
- China (8.0 tons)
- Ireland (2.8 tons)
- Zambia (0.6 tons)
- Namibia (0.5 tons)
- Mozambique (0.2 tons)
- Germany (0.2 tons)
- Ghana (0.1 tons)
- United Kingdom (0.1 tons)
- Thailand (0.1 tons)
Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa
In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -61.7% to 46 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 119 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses reduced markedly to $25K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 104%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $54K, and then declined notably in the following year.
| Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Botswana | 20.4 | 7.5 | 45.2 | 10.8 | -19.1% |
| United States | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.0 | 0% |
| Namibia | 0.7 | 13.3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 44.2% |
| Swaziland | 7.4 | 0.4 | N/A | 1.2 | -45.5% |
| Others | 7.2 | 5.3 | 8.7 | 1.4 | -42.1% |
| Total | 35.7 | 26.6 | 54.3 | 25.4 | -10.7% |
Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes from South Africa in 2022:
- Botswana (45.0 tons)
- United States (3.3 tons)
- Swaziland (1.7 tons)
- Namibia (0.2 tons)
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