Artificial Graphite Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

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

Artificial Graphite Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022

The average artificial graphite import price stood at $2,332 per ton in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked at $2,493 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Japan ($7,573 per ton), while the price for Israel ($406 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite export price amounted to $2,262 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $2,372 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($5,196 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($817 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 China (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Imports in the UK

Artificial graphite imports into the UK declined to 10K tons in 2022, dropping by -5.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports soared to $24M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Graphite to the UK in 2022:

1. Brazil (1294.9 tons)
2. China (1269.5 tons)
3. United States (1245.8 tons)
4. Ukraine (1058.0 tons)
5. Norway (1006.6 tons)
6. France (899.1 tons)
7. Germany (882.4 tons)
8. Malaysia (335.5 tons)
9. Russia (315.3 tons)
10. Czech Republic (313.9 tons)
11. Japan (210.3 tons)
12. India (201.9 tons)
13. Israel (200.0 tons)

Artificial Graphite Exports in the UK

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in shipments abroad of artificial graphite, which decreased by -14.1% to 5.2K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -10% was in 2020.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports shrank to $12M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The smallest decline of -1.2% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from the UK in 2022:

1. Poland (888.9 tons)
2. Germany (781.5 tons)
3. Italy (716.4 tons)
4. Turkey (649.4 tons)
5. China (595.0 tons)
6. India (399.1 tons)
7. Colombia (194.8 tons)
8. Belgium (138.1 tons)
9. France (106.9 tons)
10. Czech Republic (95.3 tons)
11. Thailand (80.2 tons)
12. Spain (54.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform