Artificial Graphite Price in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

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

Artificial Graphite Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $1,037 per ton in 2022, which is down by -22% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,813 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 Italy ($6,521 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $931 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Artificial Graphite Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $310,254 per ton in 2022, increasing by 10,548% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,288,250 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($315,821 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary totaled $300,110 per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+10,087.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of artificial graphite decreased by -11.8% to 160 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 181 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports reduced markedly to $166K in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $271K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Croatia in 2022:

1. Netherlands (159.1 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Croatia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of artificial graphite decreased by -98.6% to 183 kg in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 674%.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports soared to $57K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 274% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Croatia in 2022:

1. Romania (118.0 kg)
2. Hungary (65.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform