Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $8,693 per ton, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 616% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $67,589 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 UK ($23,185 per ton), while the price for Germany ($3,212 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $2,104 per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 270%. The export price peaked at $4,683 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($11,775 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia stood at $317 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+28.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Africa

In 2022, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into South Africa fell sharply to 7.5 tons, declining by -45.7% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 338%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports fell markedly to $65K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $92K, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

1. Germany (4.6 tons)
2. United States (1.0 tons)
3. Belgium (0.7 tons)
4. United Kingdom (0.6 tons)
5. Netherlands (0.5 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Africa

In 2022, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from South Africa contracted markedly to 270 kg, which is down by -73.7% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 757% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports reduced markedly to $568 in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 242% against the previous year.

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

1. Australia (227.0 kg)
2. Zimbabwe (40.0 kg)
3. Swaziland (3.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform