Artificial Graphite Price in Ireland - 2023

Artificial Graphite Price in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $28,735 per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 120% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($148,527 per ton), while the price for Germany ($11,877 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Graphite Price in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $13,000 per ton, dropping by -86.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 800% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $94,367 per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +18.4% per year.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Ireland

In 2022, imports of artificial graphite into Ireland dropped slightly to 5.8 tons, reducing by -3.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75%.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports surged to $168K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 143% against the previous year.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	46.5	29.3	66.2	55.3	5.9%
Japan	N/A	N/A	24.3	53.9	121.8%
Germany	43.1	23.3	39.6	29.8	-11.6%
United States	114	3.9	6.7	28.1	-37.3%
China	6.0	0.5	N/A	0.2	-67.8%
Others	N/A	N/A	1.6	0.4	-75.0%
Total	210	57.0	138	168	-7.2%

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to Ireland in 2022:

Germany (2511.0 kg)
United Kingdom (2392.0 kg)
Japan (717.0 kg)
United States (189.0 kg)
China (4.0 kg)

Artificial Graphite Exports in Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of artificial graphite decreased by -51.9% to 38 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15,457% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.4 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports declined sharply to $494 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 9,050%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $46K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.