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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $12,089 per ton, picking up by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 938%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Denmark ($78,195 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($2,133 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 Denmark (+127.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $5,430 per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $6,550 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Denmark ($23,410 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,901 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Romania

In 2022, exports of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite from Romania shrank significantly to 36 tons, dropping by -29.1% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 86%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports expanded notably to $431K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 133%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Germany (26.5 tons)
2. Netherlands (5.2 tons)
3. Denmark (1.8 tons)
4. France (1.2 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Romania

In 2022, the amount of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imported into Romania surged to 84 tons, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -27.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 116 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports surged to $455K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $687K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Germany (55.0 tons)
2. Italy (17.0 tons)
3. Denmark (6.8 tons)
4. Switzerland (3.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform