Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil - 2024

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil (FOB) - 2024
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil
  4. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil (FOB) - 2024

In August 2023, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,864 per ton, which is down by -8.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 14% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,188 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,182 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($970 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2023 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $1,852 per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $3,950 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($4,611 per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($1,549 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+93.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses exported from Brazil declined to 17K tons, falling by -2.7% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12%.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses rose modestly to $29M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany10.89.310.911.21.2%
United States4.65.76.25.98.7%
Poland2.72.12.13.36.9%
Belgium2.42.32.41.8-9.1%
Netherlands0.50.70.71.233.9%
Japan1.30.91.51.2-2.6%
Turkey0.50.60.60.711.9%
Paraguay0.20.40.40.535.7%
United Kingdom0.5N/AN/A0.4-7.2%
India1.00.10.30.1-53.6%
Others2.62.72.92.2-5.4%
Total27.224.728.128.51.6%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Brazil in 2022:

  1. Germany (5.6K tons)
  2. United States (2.9K tons)
  3. Poland (2.7K tons)
  4. Belgium (1.3K tons)
  5. Netherlands (1.2K tons)
  6. Turkey (0.7K tons)
  7. Japan (0.6K tons)
  8. United Kingdom (0.4K tons)
  9. Paraguay (0.4K tons)
  10. India (0.1K tons)

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by 113% to 2K tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses skyrocketed to $3.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SARN/AN/A1422,6331754.2%
China2,3421,308735303-49.4%
Germany296233232294-0.2%
United States20113911468.7-30.1%
Mozambique3.438.1N/AN/A1020.6%
United Kingdom21.12.6175N/A188.0%
United Arab EmiratesN/A68.2N/AN/A0%
Others93.442.770.437558.9%
Total2,9571,8321,4693,6757.5%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Brazil in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (1700.0 tons)
  2. China (144.6 tons)
  3. Germany (72.7 tons)
  4. United States (14.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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