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

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $2,090 per ton, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 +38.4% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,145 per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($3,772 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($1,499 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 the United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $4,935 per ton in 2022, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($12,822 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($582 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 (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Sri Lanka

In 2022, approx. 2.5K tons of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses were exported from Sri Lanka; falling by -6.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.7K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses contracted to $5.3M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.8M, and then fell in the following year.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan1,7911,5221,5562,0113.9%
United States7482668231,01310.6%
Germany7295551,2457932.8%
South Korea4124325724815.3%
United Kingdom23638845634113.1%
India1391231641625.2%
Australia21218812184.4-26.4%
Others3284278784047.2%
Total4,5953,9015,8155,2894.8%

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

  1. Japan (1162.0 tons)
  2. Germany (529.2 tons)
  3. United States (344.9 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (180.0 tons)
  5. South Korea (127.5 tons)
  6. India (70.5 tons)
  7. Australia (40.0 tons)

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Sri Lanka

Imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses into Sri Lanka surged to 28 tons in 2022, rising by 22% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses surged to $137K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United StatesN/AN/AN/A62.80%
China30.357.59.837.57.4%
India33.726.936.236.52.7%
Pakistan8.710.52.50.6-59.0%
Germany26.011.224.9N/A-2.1%
Others0.46.63.3N/A187.2%
Total99.011376.813711.4%

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

  1. India (11.3 tons)
  2. China (10.6 tons)
  3. United States (4.9 tons)
  4. Pakistan (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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