Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $3,607 per ton in 2022, surging by 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 199% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $21,335 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -7.3% per year.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $10,110 per ton, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price increased by +45.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $14,647 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($10,130 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $5,750 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, the amount of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exported from Hong Kong SAR declined remarkably to 65 tons, with a decrease of -50.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 132 tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports fell sharply to $235K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $310K, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

1. China (65.1 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Hong Kong SAR

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -4.1% to 13 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports reduced to $132K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $135K, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

1. United States (13.0 tons)
2. China (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform