Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Peru - 2022

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $3,437 per ton, jumping by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($8,152 per ton), while the price for China ($2,495 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $913 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 90%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,335 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +2.2% per year.

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

Imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses into Peru rose remarkably to 60 tons in 2022, increasing by 15% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% 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 +68.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses skyrocketed to $206K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Peru (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	36.3	41.7	53.2	122	49.8%
Brazil	0.3	0.3	13.6	43.8	426.6%
United States	27.7	19.7	9.7	39.8	12.8%
Germany	17.6	9.4	20.8	N/A	8.7%
Mexico	13.0	11.9	10.0	N/A	-12.3%
Others	3.9	6.3	3.9	0.4	-53.2%
Total	98.8	89.4	111	206	27.8%

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

China (49.1 tons)
United States (5.6 tons)
Brazil (5.4 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by 0.2% to 1 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses fell to $926 in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.1%.