Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa
- Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,214 per ton, rising by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,661 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,245 per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($595 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $1,891 per ton, falling by -71.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 315%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6,555 per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.
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 Malawi ($11,933 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($395 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 Malawi (+42.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses imported into South Africa skyrocketed to 1K tons, with an increase of 28% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% 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 +49.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses skyrocketed to $1.2M in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 634 | 562 | 521 | 825 | 9.2% |
| Mozambique | N/A | 14.5 | 23.9 | 182 | 254.3% |
| Germany | 23.2 | 19.2 | 65.0 | 94.0 | 59.4% |
| Brazil | 37.6 | 17.5 | 18.3 | 42.8 | 4.4% |
| Madagascar | 9.0 | 17.9 | 19.7 | 36.0 | 58.7% |
| Others | 45.7 | 32.6 | 39.8 | 68.3 | 14.3% |
| Total | 750 | 664 | 687 | 1,248 | 18.5% |
Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to South Africa in 2022:
- China (594.9 tons)
- Mozambique (281.4 tons)
- Madagascar (60.5 tons)
- Germany (41.9 tons)
- Brazil (36.0 tons)
Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa
Exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from South Africa soared to 72 tons in 2022, growing by 677% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. 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 $136K in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 1.7 | N/A | N/A | 85.7 | 269.4% |
| Namibia | N/A | 1.2 | N/A | 30.1 | 400.8% |
| Netherlands | 3.9 | N/A | N/A | 15.6 | 58.7% |
| Zambia | 0.8 | 33.1 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 31.0% |
| Botswana | 0.3 | N/A | 0.4 | 1.8 | 81.7% |
| Zimbabwe | N/A | 0.7 | 43.5 | N/A | 6114.3% |
| United States | 7.3 | N/A | 3.9 | N/A | -26.9% |
| Others | 1.8 | 1.8 | 12.2 | 1.4 | -8.0% |
| Total | 15.8 | 36.8 | 60.9 | 136 | 104.9% |
Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (30.6 tons)
- Netherlands (27.0 tons)
- Namibia (8.3 tons)
- Botswana (4.6 tons)
- Zambia (0.3 tons)
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