Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain - 2024

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain (FOB) - 2024
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain (CIF) - 2024
  3. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain
  4. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain (FOB) - 2024

In March 2024, the average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $6,507 per ton, picking up by 93% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3,955 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($2,296 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $989 per ton in March 2024, growing by 6.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 an increase of 8,979% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $94,917 per ton. From November 2023 to March 2024, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Madagascar.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Madagascar amounted to -1.1% per month.

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

In 2022, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses from Spain rose remarkably to 318 tons, growing by 12% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +92.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 72%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses contracted sharply to $859K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 142% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.1M, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France27196.4239239-4.1%
Italy12714413918012.3%
Poland72.756.180.016431.2%
Czech Republic11.85.986.485.493.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)N/AN/AN/A60.00%
Mexico75.127.410855.7-9.5%
Portugal31.715.114.913.4-25.0%
Thailand6.86.835.70.6-55.5%
ColombiaN/A15.9190N/A1095.0%
Others65.995.722960.3-2.9%
Total6624641,1238599.1%

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

  1. Poland (87.9 tons)
  2. Italy (73.9 tons)
  3. France (56.4 tons)
  4. Czech Republic (34.3 tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (19.8 tons)
  6. Mexico (19.7 tons)
  7. Portugal (6.6 tons)
  8. Thailand (0.4 tons)

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

In 2022, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Spain dropped dramatically to 102 tons, reducing by -85.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses shrank remarkably to $92K in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany71.866.855.764.3-3.6%
United Kingdom0.20.130.510.7276.8%
Portugal256231183N/A-15.5%
Madagascar188N/A162N/A-7.2%
Others34.241.164.316.7-21.3%
Total55133949691.8-45.0%

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

  1. Germany (15.2 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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