Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $12,264 per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($48,492 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($9,931 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 Mexico (+48.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $9,096 per ton, dropping by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $18,634 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($99,414 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($3,257 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Korea

In 2022, overseas shipments of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -1.4% to 367 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $4.5M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Poland5521,7651,9592,04254.7%
China6421,4541,3961,34828.1%
Vietnam39.717.32.8649153.8%
United States28815.30.4187-13.4%
MalaysiaN/A25.651.189.687.1%
India30.343.5N/AN/A43.6%
Others50.346.323218754.9%
Total1,6033,3673,6424,50241.1%

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

  1. Poland (205.6 tons)
  2. China (89.1 tons)
  3. Vietnam (42.4 tons)
  4. United States (7.4 tons)
  5. Malaysia (7.1 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Korea

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into South Korea dropped remarkably to 126 tons in 2022, falling by -16% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank dramatically to $1.1M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States19116234241029.0%
Japan11633030239650.6%
Netherlands1211643671415.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)58426238096.9-45.0%
China60791.055.256.5-54.7%
United Kingdom18.435.943.420.63.8%
Thailand8.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Others99.843.41.720.9-40.6%
Total1,7451,0881,4911,142-13.2%

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

  1. United States (45.4 tons)
  2. Netherlands (43.2 tons)
  3. Japan (27.3 tons)
  4. China (5.4 tons)
  5. United Kingdom (2.0 tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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