Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia - 2024

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

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $2,752 per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by +38.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 ($11,275 per ton), while the price for China ($1,843 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 (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $2,383 per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 780% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,237 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,192 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($374 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 South Africa (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia

Imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses into Australia contracted to 296 tons in 2022, dropping by -14.4% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 346 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses reduced modestly to $814K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% 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 +40.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $814K, leveling off in the following year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China22225125941923.6%
Germany14711015220912.4%
United States80.311124813318.3%
Czech Republic34.649.968.726.0-9.1%
New Zealand4.56.610.124.375.4%
Others92.782.575.91.9-72.6%
Total58261181481411.8%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Australia in 2022:

  1. China (227.6 tons)
  2. Germany (45.7 tons)
  3. United States (11.8 tons)
  4. Czech Republic (6.0 tons)
  5. New Zealand (4.7 tons)

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia

In 2022, approx. 7.2 tons of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses were exported from Australia; dropping by -50.3% compared with 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 893% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses contracted rapidly to $17K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 835%.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India17.11.616.09.9-16.7%
Thailand7.90.55.32.9-28.4%
United States0.40.12.41.451.8%
Germany13.20.74.41.1-56.3%
New Zealand0.50.10.80.50.0%
China0.2N/A0.1N/A-29.3%
Others2.70.42.31.4-19.7%
Total41.93.331.117.2-25.7%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Australia in 2022:

  1. India (2.7 tons)
  2. Germany (2.5 tons)
  3. Thailand (1.3 tons)
  4. United States (0.3 tons)
  5. China (0.1 tons)
  6. New Zealand (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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