Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Uruguay - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022
  2. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Uruguay

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses amounted to $1,577 per ton, declining by -51.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 164% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $31,934 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($33,636 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,466 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Uruguay recorded growth in overseas purchases of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses, which increased by 74% to 4.3 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 29,233% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakeses reduced markedly to $6.8K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,835%.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Other Forms, Excluding Powder or Flakes in Uruguay (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
BrazilN/A2.35.54.336.7%
Argentina0.11.82.11.8162.1%
OthersN/A0.30.40.641.4%
Total0.14.38.06.8308.2%

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

  1. Brazil (3.0 tons)
  2. Argentina (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Store
Blog
Event
Global Natural Graphite Market: China’s Share in World Output Reaches 82%
Feb 28, 2022
Eye 802

Global natural graphite production rose by 3.5% y/y to 1M tons in 2021. China recorded the most prominent output growth, increasing production by 7.6% to 820K tons. 

The Rising Electric Vehicle Industry to Drive the Global Natural Graphite Market
Mar 29, 2021
Eye 803

In 2020, most countries suspended mines since the pandemic started. However, natural graphite production is projected to grow, driven by increasing demand from the electric vehicle industry. 

Global Natural Graphite Market: Expansion of High-Tech Industries in China Leads the Increase in Consumption
Jan 22, 2019
Eye 1011

In 2017, the global natural graphite market amounted to X tons, rising by X% against 2016. Market volume increased ...

Global Natural Graphite Market: China’s Share in World Output Reaches 82%
Feb 28, 2022
Eye 802

Global natural graphite production rose by 3.5% y/y to 1M tons in 2021. China recorded the most prominent output growth, increasing production by 7.6% to 820K tons. 

The Rising Electric Vehicle Industry to Drive the Global Natural Graphite Market
Mar 29, 2021
Eye 803

In 2020, most countries suspended mines since the pandemic started. However, natural graphite production is projected to grow, driven by increasing demand from the electric vehicle industry. 

Global Natural Graphite Market: Expansion of High-Tech Industries in China Leads the Increase in Consumption
Jan 22, 2019
Eye 1011

In 2017, the global natural graphite market amounted to X tons, rising by X% against 2016. Market volume increased ...

Free Data: Graphite; natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakes - Uruguay