Artificial Graphite Price in Chile - 2023

Artificial Graphite Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $6,712 per ton, falling by -77.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $62,299 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Brazil ($436,892 per ton), while the price for China ($2,630 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+47.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $1,687 per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,232 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($14,093 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($1,036 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Chile

In 2022, the amount of artificial graphite imported into Chile soared to 179 tons, jumping by 1,336% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports skyrocketed to $1.2M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	41.0	21.1	48.9	332	100.8%
United States	23.1	12.8	7.1	187	100.8%
France	14.6	9.6	10.0	114	98.4%
Mexico	13.2	11.7	13.2	55.3	61.2%
Argentina	243	220	254	N/A	2.2%
Others	41.0	41.0	43.9	516	132.6%
Total	375	317	377	1,203	47.5%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Chile in 2022:

China (126.1 tons)
United States (27.4 tons)
Mexico (20.0 tons)
France (2.9 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Chile

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of artificial graphite increased by 28% to 5 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports soared to $8.5K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant curtailment.

Export of Artificial Graphite in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Argentina	23.6	6.0	2.7	4.8	-41.2%
Peru	5.0	1.3	0.6	1.1	-39.6%
Bolivia	8.8	1.9	0.7	1.0	-51.6%
Brazil	0.8	1.2	0.2	0.4	-20.6%
United Kingdom	5.7	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	6.7	1.6	0.7	1.2	-43.6%
Total	50.6	12.0	4.9	8.5	-44.8%