Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Serbia - 2024

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $3,695 per ton in 2022, waning by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $10,552 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($4,327 per ton) and Italy ($3,942 per ton), while the price for Germany ($3,070 per ton) and the Netherlands ($3,756 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $1,695 per ton in 2021, falling by -88.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 962%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $59,261 per ton. From 2019 to 2021, 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 Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Montenegro amounted to +83.2% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Serbia

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into Serbia expanded modestly to 29 tons in 2022, growing by 4.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports declined to $107K in 2022. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $116K, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Serbia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	45.7	42.1	70.4	70.4	15.5%
Germany	10.2	14.5	34.2	21.2	27.6%
Czech Republic	1.3	N/A	4.7	7.3	77.7%
Italy	5.8	5.1	5.7	6.0	1.1%
Others	3.2	4.5	1.4	2.2	-11.7%
Total	66.3	66.2	116	107	17.3%

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

Netherlands (18.8 tons)
Germany (6.9 tons)
Czech Republic (1.7 tons)
Italy (1.5 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Serbia

In 2021, exports of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite from Serbia soared to 220 kg, increasing by 7,233% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports surged to $373 in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction.