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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $792 per ton, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,323 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($872 per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $746 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,440 per ton, jumping by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $7,915 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kyrgyzstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kyrgyzstan amounted to -21.2% per year.

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses, which increased by 11% to 301 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses soared to $239K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Russia51.745.311815042.6%
China71.582.363.584.55.7%
Germany15.415.38.1N/A-27.5%
Others27.918.410.74.0-47.7%
Total16616120023912.9%

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

  1. Russia (201.3 tons)
  2. China (96.9 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses exported from Kazakhstan dropped rapidly to 50 kg, which is down by -99.9% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses shrank rapidly to $72 in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -16.3% was in 2021.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kyrgyzstan0.20.10.10.1-20.6%
Russia81.619.645.7N/A-25.2%
UzbekistanN/A35.0N/AN/A0%
Others0.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Total82.654.745.80.1-89.3%

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

  1. Kyrgyzstan (50.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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