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

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

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Germany (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,292 per ton, shrinking by -9.5% against the previous month. Over the period from December 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 37% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,503 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($2,577 per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($767 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $2,103 per ton in August 2023, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 29% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,504 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,362 per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($3,218 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 France (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses into Germany surged to 67K tons, picking up by 33% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% 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 +80.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses surged to $74M in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China11.110.013.219.320.2%
Netherlands0.73.56.313.3166.8%
Brazil12.98.711.012.1-2.1%
Madagascar3.92.03.78.831.2%
Mozambique8.63.95.48.60.0%
Belgium0.10.10.63.1214.1%
Austria1.32.44.62.829.1%
Czech Republic1.62.21.20.9-17.5%
Others6.75.05.54.7-11.1%
Total46.937.851.673.616.2%

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

  1. Netherlands (15.6K tons)
  2. China (13.4K tons)
  3. Mozambique (12.1K tons)
  4. Madagascar (11.5K tons)
  5. Brazil (5.3K tons)
  6. Belgium (3.9K tons)
  7. Austria (1.6K tons)
  8. Czech Republic (1.0K tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses exported from Germany contracted to 16K tons, with a decrease of -10.5% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 17K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses fell significantly to $29M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $34M, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Poland2.81.04.94.618.0%
Austria5.45.35.54.6-5.2%
Czech Republic2.00.91.63.014.5%
France2.01.82.52.69.1%
Sweden2.32.22.72.0-4.6%
Italy1.61.72.31.84.0%
China0.81.11.41.111.2%
Spain0.91.11.61.16.9%
Slovakia0.10.10.60.9108.0%
Belgium0.60.91.30.810.1%
Turkey0.30.50.50.732.6%
Netherlands0.50.90.70.711.9%
South Korea2.64.32.80.5-42.3%
Others4.33.45.64.2-0.8%
Total26.325.234.028.73.0%

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

  1. Czech Republic (2.9K tons)
  2. Austria (2.6K tons)
  3. Poland (2.4K tons)
  4. France (2.2K tons)
  5. Italy (0.8K tons)
  6. Sweden (0.6K tons)
  7. Slovakia (0.6K tons)
  8. Spain (0.6K tons)
  9. Belgium (0.5K tons)
  10. Netherlands (0.4K tons)
  11. Turkey (0.3K tons)
  12. China (0.3K tons)
  13. South Korea (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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