Artificial Graphite Price in Uruguay - 2021

Artificial Graphite Price in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $2,124 per ton, with a decrease of -19.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,791 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($8,021 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,731 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Artificial Graphite Imports in Uruguay

In 2022, imports of artificial graphite into Uruguay surged to 52 tons, picking up by 318% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports soared to $110K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Uruguay (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	37.0	39.9	6.9	84.2	31.5%
Germany	0.5	2.2	0.9	17.4	226.5%
Brazil	0.4	0.5	0.3	6.5	153.3%
Italy	35.2	37.2	21.2	N/A	-22.4%
Others	3.2	3.1	3.4	2.2	-11.7%
Total	76.3	82.8	32.6	110	13.0%