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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $3,293 per ton in 2022, dropping by -36.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 52%. The import price peaked at $8,619 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 the United States ($13,198 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,331 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses stood at $50,584 per ton in 2022, waning by -39.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 885% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $84,037 per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($143,140 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($20,557 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 the United Arab Emirates (+17.9%), 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 the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses was finally on the rise to reach 682 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses soared to $2.2M in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany6676177.71,39227.8%
China21611244162342.3%
Others59.636.321823357.5%
Total9427656672,24733.6%

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

  1. Germany (597.0 tons)
  2. China (167.2 tons)

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

Exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses from the UK surged to 11 tons in 2022, rising by 21% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 25 tons. 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 dropped significantly to $572K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.7M. 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 the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China96.783.372.614113.4%
Israel15.360.836.087.078.5%
India13.427.742.350.956.0%
Poland85.674.153.147.9-17.6%
Germany37.267.252.939.52.0%
Belgium78.147.331539.2-20.5%
United Arab Emirates13.55.5N/A24.522.0%
United States49.725.854.421.2-24.7%
Ireland80.213.1N/A20.1-37.0%
Czech Republic41.747.222.318.1-24.3%
France16.416.49.812.1-9.6%
JapanN/AN/AN/A8.60%
CyprusN/AN/AN/A7.30%
Others1911,18612954.2-34.3%
Total7191,654786572-7.3%

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

  1. Israel (2367.0 kg)
  2. India (1520.0 kg)
  3. Germany (1409.0 kg)
  4. China (987.0 kg)
  5. Poland (867.0 kg)
  6. United States (847.0 kg)
  7. United Arab Emirates (601.0 kg)
  8. Ireland (454.0 kg)
  9. Belgium (374.0 kg)
  10. Cyprus (357.0 kg)
  11. Czech Republic (315.0 kg)
  12. France (314.0 kg)
  13. Japan (230.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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