Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium - 2023

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium
  4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,149 per ton, with a decrease of -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,772 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($3,027 per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+78.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $642 per ton, with a decrease of -72.5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 192% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,334 per ton, and then fell significantly in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($2,848 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($2,149 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 11K tons of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses were imported into Belgium; growing by 47% on 2021. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses surged to $13M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Madagascar0.41.22.83.6108.0%
China0.91.51.92.540.6%
Brazil2.32.22.12.2-1.5%
United States0.30.61.51.363.0%
MozambiqueN/AN/A0.11.31200.0%
Germany0.71.01.21.012.6%
TurkeyN/AN/AN/A0.50%
Others0.30.90.70.732.6%
Total5.07.210.313.137.9%

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

  1. Madagascar (4.5K tons)
  2. Mozambique (2.5K tons)
  3. China (1.3K tons)
  4. Brazil (1.1K tons)
  5. Turkey (0.7K tons)
  6. United States (0.6K tons)
  7. Germany (0.3K tons)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses, which increased by 323% to 7.7K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 964% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses surged to $7.2M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 924%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany5.54187993,334746.3%
Netherlands1.19492,0623,1861325.4%
United States19.9111178199115.4%
Others13416616350555.6%
Total1601,6443,2027,223256.1%

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

  1. Germany (4.8K tons)
  2. Netherlands (2.7K tons)
  3. United States (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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