Artificial Graphite Price in Oman - 2021

Artificial Graphite Price in Oman (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $1,275 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,077 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($3,597 per ton), while the price for China ($731 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Price in Oman (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $3,309 per ton, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 136% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,549 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +2.4% per year.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Oman

In 2022, approx. 462 tons of artificial graphite were imported into Oman; waning by -23% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 600 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports shrank markedly to $590K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $776K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Oman (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	78.3	58.4	278	141	21.7%
South Africa	N/A	N/A	N/A	126	0%
United Arab Emirates	242	59.5	69.0	76.4	-31.9%
Belgium	25.5	19.5	76.3	38.8	15.0%
China	159	137	64.9	34.8	-39.7%
France	50.0	14.5	63.1	32.1	-13.7%
United States	12.3	4.7	33.9	29.6	34.0%
Saudi Arabia	28.4	13.3	22.8	9.9	-29.6%
Sri Lanka	N/A	34.8	N/A	N/A	0%
Malaysia	N/A	38.7	26.8	N/A	-30.7%
Others	48.7	23.1	142	101	27.5%
Total	644	403	776	590	-2.9%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Oman in 2022:

India (108.4 tons)
South Africa (106.9 tons)
United Arab Emirates (55.6 tons)
China (47.7 tons)
France (28.6 tons)
United States (17.2 tons)
Belgium (10.8 tons)
Saudi Arabia (6.4 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Oman

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of artificial graphite decreased by -8.4% to 9.4 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 10 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports contracted slightly to $31K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year.