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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $3,574 per ton in 2022, waning by -19.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 89%. The import price peaked at $9,123 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Czech Republic ($17,621 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,928 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2021, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $24,500 per ton, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 337%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +9.7% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Slovakia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -66.6% to 8.3 tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 25 tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank sharply to $30K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 19%.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Slovakia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	52.9	59.1	49.4	23.5	-23.7%
Germany	21.2	19.6	48.0	5.2	-37.4%
Denmark	0.5	0.4	N/A	0.6	6.3%
Czech Republic	6.8	12.2	4.5	0.5	-58.1%
Others	5.5	11.6	9.2	N/A	29.3%
Total	86.8	103	111	29.8	-30.0%

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

Czech Republic (undefined tons)
Netherlands (6.4 tons)
Germany (1.8 tons)
Denmark (0.2 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Slovakia

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from Slovakia totaled 20 kg in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports surged to $490 in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2020 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +36.9% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.