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Graphite Price in France - 2023

Graphite Price in France (CIF) - 2022

The average graphite import price stood at $952 per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, graphite import price increased by +20.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 China ($4,459 per ton), while the price for Spain ($285 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Price in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average graphite export price amounted to $3,546 per ton, which is down by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $4,322 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($10,842 per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($632 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 Belgium (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports in France

In 2022, approx. 5.8K tons of graphite (natural) were imported into France; with a decrease of -26.6% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%.

In value terms, graphite imports fell to $5.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%.

Import of Graphite in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	3,034	2,439	2,588	2,825	-2.4%
China	816	177	125	821	0.2%
Spain	1,011	849	1,308	791	-7.9%
Brazil	302	286	451	373	7.3%
Netherlands	15.0	110	186	178	128.1%
Italy	50.4	193	199	141	40.9%
Others	1,242	1,253	1,432	379	-32.7%
Total	6,471	5,306	6,287	5,509	-5.2%

Top Suppliers of Graphite to France in 2022:

Spain (2779.3 tons)
Germany (2234.4 tons)
China (184.2 tons)
Italy (144.7 tons)
Netherlands (141.0 tons)
Brazil (129.2 tons)

Graphite Exports in France

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphite (natural) was finally on the rise to reach 98 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, graphite exports skyrocketed to $347K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline.

Export of Graphite in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	202	22.8	11.8	80.4	-26.4%
Brazil	231	139	109	68.1	-33.4%
China	1.3	0.9	39.3	59.5	257.7%
Italy	66.6	33.3	22.4	43.0	-13.6%
Belgium	N/A	1.6	2.9	27.6	315.3%
Switzerland	121	113	14.0	17.7	-47.3%
Spain	13.4	9.6	5.1	5.8	-24.4%
Others	102	80.7	73.6	44.7	-24.0%
Total	738	401	278	347	-22.2%

Top Export Markets for Graphite from France in 2022:

Germany (28.6 tons)
Switzerland (28.0 tons)
Brazil (15.1 tons)
China (11.8 tons)
Italy (4.0 tons)
Belgium (3.3 tons)
Spain (1.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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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
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
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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