Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

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

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $29,961 per ton, picking up by 165% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 406% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $42,908 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($38,801 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($11,067 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 Hungary (+74.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $5,473 per ton, declining by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked at $10,970 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($6,395 per ton), while the price for China ($5,089 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR

Exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Hong Kong SAR soared to 113 tons in 2022, rising by 118% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses skyrocketed to $3.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia4025251012,64387.3%
South Korea55143.8182523-1.7%
HungaryN/A54.315611948.0%
China25581.112858.3-38.9%
Others4.76.216.333.091.5%
Total1,2147105843,37740.6%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (68.1 tons)
  2. South Korea (33.7 tons)
  3. China (5.3 tons)
  4. Hungary (4.7 tons)

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses decreased by -77.6% to 49 tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 205% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 219 tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses fell sharply to $268K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.3M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China193471698189-0.7%
Japan33317.531466.1-41.7%
United StatesN/A7.77.97.91.3%
Sri LankaN/AN/A230N/A0%
Others31.0N/A0.74.5-47.4%
Total5574961,251268-21.6%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (37.2 tons)
  2. Japan (10.3 tons)
  3. United States (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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