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Activated Carbon Price in China - 2023

Activated Carbon Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average activated carbon export price stood at $1,563 per ton in September 2023, which is down by -4.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 11% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,193 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,443 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,222 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Activated Carbon Price in China (CIF) - 2023

The average activated carbon import price stood at $4,501 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 an increase of 20% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $5,250 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,097 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($980 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Activated Carbon Exports in China

Activated carbon exports from China reduced modestly to 292K tons in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 296K tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, activated carbon exports soared to $580M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% 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 +57.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Activated Carbon in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	57.1	53.6	70.8	76.9	10.4%
South Korea	54.0	53.5	67.3	63.8	5.7%
Belgium	32.2	29.2	34.6	51.8	17.2%
Germany	22.9	22.3	32.4	34.5	14.6%
Italy	21.7	22.3	33.0	32.4	14.3%
India	22.1	18.9	21.8	30.3	11.1%
Netherlands	22.9	18.2	21.8	29.2	8.4%
Malaysia	9.1	8.8	10.4	23.8	37.8%
United States	25.5	15.2	11.9	23.0	-3.4%
Russia	5.4	3.0	9.6	20.1	55.0%
United Kingdom	12.6	9.2	12.1	18.8	14.3%
France	6.8	6.1	5.7	13.6	26.0%
Peru	2.4	4.4	4.2	7.3	44.9%
Others	108	104	120	155	12.8%
Total	403	369	455	580	12.9%

Top Export Markets for Activated Carbon from China in 2022:

Japan (47.1K tons)
South Korea (38.2K tons)
Belgium (25.8K tons)
Italy (15.6K tons)
Germany (14.6K tons)
Netherlands (13.6K tons)
India (11.8K tons)
Russia (10.3K tons)
United Kingdom (9.6K tons)
Malaysia (9.4K tons)
United States (8.5K tons)
Peru (6.4K tons)
France (5.9K tons)

Activated Carbon Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of activated carbon imported into China declined to 43K tons, which is down by -12.3% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 49K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, activated carbon imports contracted modestly to $199M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $202M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Activated Carbon in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	43.2	37.0	54.2	51.2	5.8%
Japan	30.5	33.4	51.2	41.0	10.4%
Sri Lanka	22.5	20.2	24.9	31.1	11.4%
India	7.3	7.9	13.8	15.9	29.6%
Philippines	15.3	11.6	13.9	13.8	-3.4%
Indonesia	9.2	9.0	9.2	9.8	2.1%
Thailand	4.1	4.3	3.2	3.6	-4.2%
Vietnam	2.6	1.4	3.6	3.4	9.4%
Malaysia	4.3	2.2	1.5	2.1	-21.3%
Others	18.5	21.8	26.4	26.9	13.3%
Total	158	149	202	199	8.0%

Top Suppliers of Activated Carbon to China in 2022:

United States (8.3K tons)
Indonesia (6.6K tons)
Sri Lanka (6.3K tons)
Philippines (4.6K tons)
India (4.5K tons)
Japan (3.3K tons)
Vietnam (1.9K tons)
Thailand (1.3K tons)
Malaysia (1.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023