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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $21,440 per ton, dropping by -30.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 545%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $66,335 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($35,019 per ton), while the price for China ($3,538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+17.3%), 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 Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $2,675 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -71.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 902% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $15,400 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +15.3% per year.

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

Imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Switzerland soared to 1.8 tons in 2022, with an increase of 75% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses skyrocketed to $39K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France3.71.33.611.445.5%
Germany1.71.25.59.979.9%
United States2.50.74.37.946.7%
Italy26.417.115.95.6-40.4%
ChinaN/AN/A1.73.5105.9%
JapanN/A9.91.0N/A-89.9%
PolandN/A3.6N/AN/A0%
Others2.51.60.10.6-37.9%
Total36.935.432.138.81.7%

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

  1. Germany (1731.0 kg)
  2. China (1000.0 kg)
  3. France (518.0 kg)
  4. United States (231.0 kg)
  5. Italy (160.0 kg)

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to 92 kg, with an increase of 74% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 415 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses fell dramatically to $246 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 84%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.4K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France2.22.80.50.2-55.0%
GermanyN/A3.6N/AN/A0%
United States1.2N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total3.56.40.50.2-61.5%

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

  1. France (92.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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