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

Contents:

  1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China
  4. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $5,815 per ton in 2022, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 112%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $9,464 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($13,675 per ton), while the price for France ($3,561 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $3,352 per ton in 2022, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($4,926 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($606 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 Saudi Arabia (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -5.4% to 857 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period 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 imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 906 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank to $5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21%.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany5371,0671,2881,90952.6%
Japan1,1871,4151,6861,5619.6%
United States7551,0871,390717-1.7%
South Korea83.334.664.624443.1%
France545479219184-30.4%
Others460244350369-7.1%
Total3,5664,3254,9964,98511.8%

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

  1. Germany (415.8 tons)
  2. Japan (232.3 tons)
  3. United States (114.4 tons)
  4. France (51.6 tons)
  5. South Korea (22.8 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from China skyrocketed to 892 tons in 2022, picking up by 40% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 183%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports soared to $3M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Pakistan12.54.8479915318.3%
Vietnam3.492.339.8411394.4%
Germany27.236.719.6227102.8%
India5.40.623.3175218.8%
Japan6.836.0139144176.7%
Singapore14.853.620559.158.7%
Thailand8.419.186.042.771.9%
Indonesia5.410.73.39.721.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)117N/AN/AN/A0%
Others61.74317131,006153.6%
Total2626851,7082,989125.1%

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from China in 2022:

  1. Pakistan (185.7 tons)
  2. Japan (144.3 tons)
  3. India (95.9 tons)
  4. Vietnam (91.1 tons)
  5. Germany (46.2 tons)
  6. Thailand (17.3 tons)
  7. Singapore (17.0 tons)
  8. Indonesia (16.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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