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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $11,577 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 62%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $24,490 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($13,765 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $10,729 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.8%).

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $20,430 per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 60%. The export price peaked at $25,220 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +23.7% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in overseas purchases of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, which decreased by 0% to 5.8 tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a temperate expansion. The smallest decline of -28.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports amounted to $67K in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild descent. The smallest decline of -21.4% was in 2020.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	29.9	27.5	N/A	49.0	17.9%
United Kingdom	38.4	27.7	N/A	16.1	-25.2%
Others	2.0	N/A	N/A	1.6	-7.2%
Total	70.2	55.2	N/A	66.7	-1.7%

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

Netherlands (4.6 tons)
United Kingdom (1.2 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by 0% to 344 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports totaled $7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.