Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the UK - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $5,126 per ton in 2022, reducing by -56.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $16,711 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($64,505 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+79.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $16,681 per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 121% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $27,244 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($39,869 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($2,188 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 Vietnam (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the UK

In 2022, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into the UK dropped notably to 135 tons, with a decrease of -57.1% against 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 134%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 314 tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank sharply to $690K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 252%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.7M, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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

1. Germany (62.0 tons)
2. Netherlands (38.9 tons)
3. Italy (15.4 tons)
4. United States (7.1 tons)
5. Sweden (5.8 tons)
6. Spain (3.0 tons)
7. France (2.3 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -28.2% to 94 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 172 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports dropped to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Germany (24.4 tons)
2. Vietnam (12.0 tons)
3. Italy (11.4 tons)
4. Thailand (6.5 tons)
5. Chile (4.8 tons)
6. India (4.6 tons)
7. France (3.2 tons)
8. United Arab Emirates (3.0 tons)
9. Spain (2.7 tons)
10. South Africa (2.1 tons)
11. Qatar (2.0 tons)
12. Mexico (2.0 tons)
13. Finland (1.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform