Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland - 2023

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland
  4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $3,561 per ton in August 2023, dropping by -31.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 35% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $7,523 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From December 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +59.0% per month.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $6,909 per ton, waning by -38.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $12,439 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($11,329 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($3,744 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 Iran (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses imported into Finland surged to 677 tons, with an increase of 63% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 309% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses soared to $1.8M in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 197%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands56.97651,1291,052164.4%
Germany24917126841318.4%
ChinaN/A2.19.23401172.4%
SwedenN/AN/A32.634.04.3%
United Kingdom4.116.018.62.2-18.7%
Others11.61.40.87.5-13.5%
Total3229551,4581,84879.0%

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

  1. Netherlands (309.9 tons)
  2. China (296.4 tons)
  3. Germany (50.4 tons)
  4. Sweden (17.2 tons)
  5. United Kingdom (1.8 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses decreased by -43.6% to 4.1 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 708% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 14 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses reduced rapidly to $28K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 836% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $147K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Finland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bulgaria9.920.864.517.220.2%
PolandN/AN/A9.88.8-10.2%
Russia3.53.44.91.2-30.0%
TurkeyN/A10.5N/A0.2-86.2%
United Arab EmiratesN/A108N/AN/A0%
Others2.34.22.51.1-21.8%
Total15.714781.728.522.0%

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

  1. Poland (2337.0 kg)
  2. Bulgaria (1516.0 kg)
  3. Russia (250.0 kg)
  4. Turkey (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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