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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $2,103 per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The import price peaked at $3,926 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($3,040 per ton), while the price for China ($756 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $2,145 per ton in 2022, growing by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The export price peaked at $4,222 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($3,400 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($863 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 Myanmar (+31.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses into Thailand reduced notably to 252 tons, declining by -37.8% against the previous year. Overall, imports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses dropped remarkably to $530K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

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

1. Brazil (139.4 tons)
2. China (92.8 tons)
3. Japan (30.0 tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Thailand recorded decline in shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which decreased by -77.5% to 2.7 tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -35.3% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses dropped significantly to $5.9K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous contraction.

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

1. Myanmar (2.4 tons)
2. Indonesia (0.8 tons)
3. Guinea (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform