Canada - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Canada - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Graphite Price in Canada - 2023

Contents:

  1. Graphite Price in Canada (FOB) - 2023
  2. Graphite Price in Canada (CIF) - 2022
  3. Graphite Exports in Canada
  4. Graphite Imports in Canada

Graphite Price in Canada (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average graphite export price amounted to $1,501 per ton, with a decrease of -14.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 25% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,265 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,517 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland stood at $792 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Graphite Price in Canada (CIF) - 2022

The average graphite import price stood at $161 per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 83%. The import price peaked at $232 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($468 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($136 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Graphite Exports in Canada

In 2022, approx. 10K tons of graphite (natural) were exported from Canada; dropping by -17.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 76%.

In value terms, graphite exports reduced to $17M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $18M, and then declined in the following year.

Export of Graphite in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States14.58.814.713.7-1.9%
Japan0.30.30.50.944.2%
MexicoN/AN/A0.60.716.7%
Italy0.20.20.40.426.0%
Switzerland0.2N/A0.10.314.5%
Spain0.50.10.50.3-15.7%
Germany0.90.80.90.1-51.9%
Others0.70.70.60.5-10.6%
Total17.311.018.316.9-0.8%

Top Export Markets for Graphite from Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (8.4K tons)
  2. Japan (0.4K tons)
  3. Mexico (0.3K tons)
  4. Switzerland (0.3K tons)
  5. Italy (0.2K tons)
  6. Spain (0.2K tons)
  7. Germany (0.1K tons)

Graphite Imports in Canada

In 2022, the amount of graphite (natural) imported into Canada soared to 20K tons, increasing by 19% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphite imports fell to $3.3M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.3M, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Import of Graphite in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States8748161,9882,11434.2%
China971671618472-21.4%
United Arab Emirates17130612036428.6%
Mexico10.85.0101167149.1%
Others1603015051793.8%
Total2,1872,0993,3323,29614.7%

Top Suppliers of Graphite to Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (14.5K tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (2.7K tons)
  3. China (2.7K tons)
  4. Mexico (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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