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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $3,227 per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($3,673 per ton), while the price for Canada ($1,269 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $3,706 per ton, which is down by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 84% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,750 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,834 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($1,913 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 the United States (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 179 tons of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses were imported into Switzerland; waning by -47.7% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 79%.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses contracted markedly to $577K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $894K, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3814985925049.8%
China16137.511334.6-40.1%
Austria10.114.515.121.628.8%
Canada29331.412512.4-65.2%
Others24.012.747.74.2-44.1%
Total869594894577-12.8%

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

  1. Germany (137.2 tons)
  2. China (20.3 tons)
  3. Austria (10.6 tons)
  4. Canada (9.8 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Switzerland dropped significantly to 70 tons, waning by -58.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 189%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 168 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses reduced notably to $259K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 156%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $707K, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China328221447164-20.6%
Germany23.68.774.254.532.2%
France47.738.171.919.1-26.3%
United States15.60.3N/A12.3-7.6%
Hungary5.2N/A1.93.8-9.9%
South KoreaN/AN/A24.33.0-87.7%
ItalyN/AN/A54.70.7-98.7%
United Kingdom29.17.932.0N/A4.9%
Others12.7N/A0.30.8-60.2%
Total462276707259-17.5%

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

  1. China (29.7 tons)
  2. Germany (28.5 tons)
  3. France (7.1 tons)
  4. United States (1.8 tons)
  5. Hungary (1.6 tons)
  6. South Korea (0.7 tons)
  7. Italy (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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