Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands
  4. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $2,624 per ton in August 2023, falling by -15.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 13% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,629 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Turkey ($3,031 per ton) and Belgium ($2,770 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($2,258 per ton) and the Czech Republic ($2,373 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $3,592 per ton in August 2023, declining by -29.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 462% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $12,084 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Spain ($6,068 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,028 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite from the Netherlands declined to 4.3K tons, falling by -3.1% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% 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 +79.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.4K tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports reduced slightly to $12M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 73%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $12M, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany2.55.38.16.638.2%
India1.10.52.42.226.0%
Belgium3.7N/AN/A1.4-27.7%
ItalyN/A0.10.20.241.4%
France0.1N/AN/A0.226.0%
Others1.00.81.21.00.0%
Total8.46.911.911.611.4%

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

  1. Germany (2551.6 tons)
  2. India (708.2 tons)
  3. Belgium (653.0 tons)
  4. Italy (105.8 tons)
  5. France (73.3 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands

In 2022, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into the Netherlands dropped notably to 143 tons, with a decrease of -64.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 169%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 406 tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports declined markedly to $567K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2M, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany7941,0391,342410-19.8%
Czech RepublicN/AN/A38140.6-89.3%
United Kingdom8.227.082.240.570.3%
Belgium24511.014.224.5-53.6%
United States68.832.254.922.5-31.1%
Italy23.840.013.411.6-21.3%
Others2.50.789.216.688.0%
Total1,1421,1501,977567-20.8%

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

  1. Germany (112.1 tons)
  2. Czech Republic (12.0 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (5.9 tons)
  4. Italy (5.6 tons)
  5. Belgium (3.7 tons)
  6. United States (1.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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