Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States
- Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $1,929 per ton, picking up by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded strong growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($4,278 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($931 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $13,296 per ton, with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 166%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($28,248 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($2,400 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 Japan (+18.5%), 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 United States
In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses imported into the United States declined rapidly to 3.6K tons, with a decrease of -41.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6.1K tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.
In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses skyrocketed to $6.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
| Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 2,910 | 2,788 | 3,652 | 5,383 | 22.8% |
| Sri Lanka | 348 | N/A | 419 | 529 | 15.0% |
| France | N/A | N/A | 146 | 372 | 154.8% |
| Mexico | 534 | 139 | 377 | 116 | -39.9% |
| Canada | 216 | 252 | 21.5 | 83.8 | -27.1% |
| Austria | N/A | 159 | 162 | 64.9 | -36.1% |
| Madagascar | 1,424 | 543 | 590 | N/A | -35.6% |
| Others | 252 | 169 | 226 | 328 | 9.2% |
| Total | 5,684 | 4,051 | 5,594 | 6,877 | 6.6% |
Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes to the United States in 2022:
- China (3015.0 tons)
- Sri Lanka (221.4 tons)
- Mexico (124.5 tons)
- France (87.0 tons)
- Austria (57.4 tons)
- Canada (57.0 tons)
Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States
In 2022, shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses decreased by -31.1% to 196 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 377 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses skyrocketed to $2.6M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 80.4 | 78.1 | 61.5 | 980 | 130.1% |
| India | 695 | 746 | 1,017 | 702 | 0.3% |
| Brazil | 134 | 15.2 | 51.3 | 257 | 24.2% |
| United Kingdom | 39.7 | 68.2 | 43.5 | 87.6 | 30.2% |
| China | 211 | 188 | 73.8 | 80.3 | -27.5% |
| Sweden | N/A | N/A | N/A | 76.6 | 0% |
| Canada | 108 | 98.3 | 196 | 73.9 | -11.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | 10.8 | 145 | 19.2 | N/A | 33.3% |
| Others | 151 | 135 | 112 | 346 | 31.8% |
| Total | 1,431 | 1,473 | 1,574 | 2,604 | 22.1% |
Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes from the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (124.1 tons)
- India (42.9 tons)
- Canada (30.8 tons)
- Brazil (17.8 tons)
- China (17.4 tons)
- United Kingdom (6.0 tons)
- Sweden (4.8 tons)
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