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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $19,947 per ton in 2022, picking up by 78% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed noticeable growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($27,099 per ton), while the price for the UK ($16,490 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $5,533 per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $6,699 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to -0.5% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -60.5% to 1.3 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 926%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 33 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports declined significantly to $25K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,123% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $303K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	1.5	7.5	0.2	8.6	79.0%
Italy	0.7	1.0	0.2	7.1	116.5%
China	4.6	102	15.3	5.6	6.8%
Germany	1.1	2.4	0.6	3.7	49.8%
Spain	1.0	7.9	0.7	N/A	-16.3%
Netherlands	0.9	10.1	1.2	N/A	15.5%
Turkey	11.5	113	12.5	N/A	4.3%
Others	3.5	59.1	5.1	N/A	20.7%
Total	24.8	303	35.7	25.1	0.4%

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

United Kingdom (524.0 kg)
Italy (263.0 kg)
China (253.0 kg)
Germany (217.0 kg)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Egypt

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, when their volume decreased by -11.5% to 2.2 tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 70% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports shrank modestly to $12K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 67%.