
U.S. - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Graphite Price per Ton May 2022
U.S. Graphite Price per Ton May 2022
The graphite price per ton stood at $2,281 (CIF, US) in May 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous month. Over the period from Jan 2022 to May 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +8.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in Apr 2022 when the average import price increased by 25% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in May 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($3,738 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($587 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Graphite Imports
Graphite imports into the United States declined to 5.5K tons in May 2022, flattening at Apr 2022 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in Mar 2022 when imports increased by 177% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 9.3K tons. From Apr 2022 to May 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, graphite imports rose remarkably to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from Jan 2022 to May 2022. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2022 figures, imports decreased by -17.6% against Mar 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Mar 2022 with an increase of 131% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $15M. From Apr 2022 to May 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
U.S. Graphite Imports by Country
In May 2022, China (2.4K tons) constituted the largest graphite supplier to the United States, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (1.2K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (975 tons), with an 18% share.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at -12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+12.1% per month) and Canada (+8.7% per month).
In value terms, China ($8.9M) constituted the largest supplier of graphite to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($1.6M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 5.5% share.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+10.4% per month) and Mexico (+13.5% per month).
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