Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia
4. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia (CIF) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $4,332 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -13.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6,496 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($4,332 per ton) and the Netherlands ($4,332 per ton), while the price for the UK ($4,329 per ton) and Germany ($4,332 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $9,615 per ton in 2022, jumping by 217% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $916,667 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($11,443 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand stood at $4,358 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+43.8%).

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into Australia fell significantly to 26 tons in 2022, dropping by -40.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 223%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 44 tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank rapidly to $113K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 149%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $221K, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Australia in 2022:

1. Germany (20.5 tons)
2. United States (3.1 tons)
3. Netherlands (0.7 tons)
4. United Kingdom (0.7 tons)
5. Japan (0.7 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Australia

In 2022, the amount of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exported from Australia surged to 5.3 tons, rising by 936% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports soared to $51K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from Australia in 2022:

1. Saudi Arabia (3.9 tons)
2. New Zealand (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform