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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $568 per ton, shrinking by -18.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price decreased by -1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,633 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +20.5% per year.

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Sudan recorded growth in purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which increased by 12% to 3.2 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses declined to $1.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -9% was in 2021.