Artificial Graphite Price in Kazakhstan - 2021

Contents:

1. Artificial Graphite Price in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022
2. Artificial Graphite Price in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022
3. Artificial Graphite Imports in Kazakhstan
4. Artificial Graphite Exports in Kazakhstan

Artificial Graphite Price in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $793 per ton, with a decrease of -51.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,389 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Poland ($4,076 per ton), while the price for Russia ($710 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Price in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $418 per ton in 2022, rising by 80% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $2,537 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($4,860 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $271 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-14.9%).

Artificial Graphite Imports in Kazakhstan

For the fourth year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of artificial graphite, which increased by 29% to 439 tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports declined sharply to $348K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $554K, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (405.3 tons)
2. China (32.8 tons)
3. Poland (0.3 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of artificial graphite, when their volume decreased by -54.8% to 219 tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 104%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 484 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports contracted significantly to $91K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (211.8 tons)
2. Turkmenistan (7.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform