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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $270 per ton, with a decrease of -16.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $438 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -3.9% per year.

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $973 per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 125%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($1,781 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore stood at $771 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+156.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses, when their volume decreased by -4% to 4.2K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 4.3K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses contracted rapidly to $1.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% 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 increased by +36.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.4M, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

1. China (4.1K tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (0.1K tons)

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

Exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Pakistan stood at 5 tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -81.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $4.9K in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of -74.5% was in 2020.

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

1. Singapore (4.0 tons)
2. Oman (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform