Artificial Graphite Price in New Zealand - 2023

Contents:

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

Artificial Graphite Price in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $3,154 per ton in 2022, declining by -52.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $7,499 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Japan ($9,559 per ton), while the price for China ($1,539 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $2,245 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -77.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 303% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $11,306 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +4.7% per year.

Artificial Graphite Imports in New Zealand

In 2022, approx. 94 tons of artificial graphite were imported into New Zealand; jumping by 133% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports expanded notably to $295K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to New Zealand in 2022:

1. China (72.0 tons)
2. Japan (17.0 tons)
3. India (4.0 tons)
4. Australia (0.2 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of artificial graphite was finally on the rise to reach 4 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports reduced to $9K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The smallest decline of -2.9% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from New Zealand in 2022:

1. Australia (4.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform