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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,204 per ton, dropping by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,080 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($4,555 per ton), while the price for India ($767 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 (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,413 per ton, dropping by -41.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 159%. The export price peaked at $3,334 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($1,598 per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $143 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses imported into Malaysia skyrocketed to 808 tons, growing by 52% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -17.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 977 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses soared to $973K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China757493351406-18.8%
IndiaN/A21663.729416.7%
Japan91.01171581137.5%
United States91.530.441.493.20.6%
Germany51.335.861.632.9-13.8%
Turkey14.418.711.1N/A-12.2%
Others69.843.135.033.0-22.1%
Total1,075954721973-3.3%

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

  1. India (383.5 tons)
  2. China (351.2 tons)
  3. Japan (24.9 tons)
  4. United States (20.7 tons)
  5. Germany (10.4 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Malaysia surged to 311 tons, with an increase of 248% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible 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 $440K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. 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 Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand31428619343211.2%
India24.9N/AN/A5.7-38.8%
Indonesia17.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Others4.4N/A22.72.2-20.6%
Total3612862164406.8%

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

  1. Thailand (270.3 tons)
  2. India (40.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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