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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $9,092 per ton, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $10,260 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($18,934 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($6,733 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 Belgium (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $8,628 per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 57%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $12,132 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,939 per ton), while the price for Italy ($7,083 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Switzerland

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -3.8% to 171 tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports declined to $1.6M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6M, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Singapore22650942431311.5%
United States2632342783115.7%
Germany17916424824210.6%
Poland1682512212199.2%
Turkey260N/A69.3115-23.8%
Belgium67.853.186.911519.3%
Malaysia18517314086.3-22.4%
France39.549.047.168.720.3%
Others25.020.464.682.148.6%
Total1,4121,4541,5771,5523.2%

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

  1. United States (46.3 tons)
  2. Singapore (36.8 tons)
  3. Poland (24.4 tons)
  4. Germany (23.8 tons)
  5. Belgium (11.4 tons)
  6. France (6.8 tons)
  7. Malaysia (6.6 tons)
  8. Turkey (6.0 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 26 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were imported into Switzerland; declining by -12.1% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports dropped dramatically to $224K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $266K, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands13484.41501636.7%
Germany23.153.740.027.05.3%
Italy0.52.812.316.1218.1%
United States43.423.532.614.0-31.4%
Others26.26.331.13.5-48.9%
Total227171266224-0.4%

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

  1. Netherlands (19.7 tons)
  2. Germany (2.7 tons)
  3. Italy (2.3 tons)
  4. United States (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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