Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Colombia - 2022

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,585 per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($1,656 per ton) and Brazil ($1,624 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,306 per ton) and the UK ($1,591 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,717 per ton, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by +42.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,317 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 Ecuador ($2,080 per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela stood at $860 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+5.8%).

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

In 2022, approx. 474 tons of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses were imported into Colombia; with a decrease of -25% against 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 132%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 632 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses shrank to $751K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $867K, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Colombia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China18310845354944.2%
Brazil61.860.180.111824.1%
Mexico34.023.844.446.811.2%
United Kingdom51.623.140.526.7-19.7%
United States1551172199.1-61.1%
Others9.19.329.51.8-41.7%
Total49434186775115.0%

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

  1. China (343.0 tons)
  2. Brazil (72.6 tons)
  3. Mexico (35.8 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (16.8 tons)
  5. United States (5.5 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Colombia dropped sharply to 4.7 tons, which is down by -77% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 1,770%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 20 tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses fell remarkably to $8.1K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,063% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $34K, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Colombia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Ecuador1.51.331.66.966.3%
Venezuela0.2N/A0.71.281.7%
Others0.90.21.5N/A29.1%
Total2.71.633.78.144.2%

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

  1. Ecuador (3.3 tons)
  2. Venezuela (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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