Artificial Graphite Price in Colombia - 2022

Contents:

1. Artificial Graphite Price in Colombia (CIF) - 2022
2. Artificial Graphite Price in Colombia (FOB) - 2022
3. Artificial Graphite Imports in Colombia
4. Artificial Graphite Exports in Colombia

Artificial Graphite Price in Colombia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $2,325 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,838 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($5,691 per ton), while the price for Spain ($1,059 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+506.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in Colombia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $1,469 per ton, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,068 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Ecuador ($1,468 per ton) and the United States ($1,372 per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($1,011 per ton) and Mexico ($1,182 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Colombia

In 2022, artificial graphite imports into Colombia fell to 431 tons, declining by -10.6% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 483 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports contracted to $1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Colombia in 2022:

1. United States (105.6 tons)
2. Spain (103.4 tons)
3. United Kingdom (100.0 tons)
4. China (4.2 tons)
5. Netherlands (3.8 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Colombia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of artificial graphite increased by 58% to 46 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt slump.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports skyrocketed to $68K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Colombia in 2022:

1. Ecuador (36.6 tons)
2. Mexico (4.0 tons)
3. Venezuela (2.6 tons)
4. Costa Rica (2.0 tons)
5. United States (1.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform