Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Brazil - 2023

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $11,568 per ton, dropping by -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $13,432 per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($16,284 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($3,700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $878 per ton, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 9.3%. The export price peaked at $1,013 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 Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to -0.8% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Brazil

In 2022, the amount of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imported into Brazil surged to 72 tons, with an increase of 42% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports soared to $828K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +82.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	558	392	610	670	6.3%
Germany	178	46.1	33.3	84.8	-21.9%
Italy	9.7	3.8	10.1	26.2	39.3%
Mexico	5.2	5.0	10.8	10.7	27.2%
Spain	N/A	N/A	N/A	8.1	0%
Others	18.3	6.0	12.4	28.8	16.3%
Total	769	453	677	828	2.5%

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Brazil in 2022:

United States (41.1 tons)
Germany (19.8 tons)
Italy (4.1 tons)
Mexico (2.9 tons)
Spain (1.5 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Brazil

In 2022, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from Brazil contracted markedly to 201 tons, dropping by -36.3% on 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 99%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports declined remarkably to $177K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 103% against the previous year.