Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada (FOB) - 2024
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada
- Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada (FOB) - 2024
In June 2023, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,508 per ton, waning by -14.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 4.5% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,966 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,513 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland amounted to $792 per ton.
From January 2023 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $141 per ton in 2022, falling by -16.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 410%. The import price peaked at $1,049 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Mexico ($468 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($96 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada
In 2022, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Canada dropped notably to 9.9K tons, declining by -17.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year.
In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses fell to $17M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $18M, and then contracted in the following year.
| Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 14.3 | 8.6 | 14.7 | 13.6 | -1.7% |
| Japan | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 44.2% |
| Mexico | N/A | N/A | 0.6 | 0.7 | 16.7% |
| Italy | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 26.0% |
| Switzerland | 0.2 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.3 | 14.5% |
| Spain | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | -15.7% |
| Germany | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | -51.9% |
| Others | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | -10.6% |
| Total | 17.1 | 10.7 | 18.3 | 16.8 | -0.6% |
Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Canada in 2022:
- United States (8.3K tons)
- Japan (0.4K tons)
- Mexico (0.3K tons)
- Switzerland (0.3K tons)
- Italy (0.2K tons)
- Spain (0.2K tons)
Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada
For the fourth year in a row, Canada recorded growth in overseas purchases of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses, which increased by 35% to 22K tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses rose markedly to $3.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Canada (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 782 | 838 | 1,704 | 2,031 | 37.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 134 | 122 | 266 | 364 | 39.5% |
| China | 752 | 637 | 435 | 322 | -24.6% |
| Mexico | 11.0 | 5.5 | 96.0 | 167 | 147.6% |
| Others | 117 | 301 | 219 | 171 | 13.5% |
| Total | 1,796 | 1,904 | 2,720 | 3,055 | 19.4% |
Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Canada in 2022:
- United States (16.1K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (3.8K tons)
- China (0.8K tons)
- Mexico (0.4K tons)
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