Artificial Graphite Price in Belarus - 2022

Artificial Graphite Price in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In March 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $201 per ton, which is down by -25.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2021 an increase of 84% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $734 per ton in June 2021; however, from July 2021 to March 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From March 2021 to March 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to +3.3% per month.

Artificial Graphite Price in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $4,171 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,262 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +14.9% per year.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Belarus

In 2022, the amount of artificial graphite imported into Belarus soared to 19K tons, growing by 87% against the previous year. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 144%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 23K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports surged to $7.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Belarus (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	2.4	3.5	2.3	4.5	23.3%
Ukraine	0.2	0.5	0.8	1.3	86.6%
Germany	N/A	0.3	0.5	0.8	63.3%
China	0.7	0.2	0.2	0.6	-5.0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	3.4	4.5	3.7	7.2	28.4%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Belarus in 2022:

Russia (16.5K tons)
Ukraine (1.1K tons)
Germany (0.6K tons)
China (0.4K tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of artificial graphite decreased by -23.7% to 2.8 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 90%.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports dropped significantly to $12K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 88%.