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

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

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

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $926 per ton in 2022, declining by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by +97.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $974 per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($1,658 per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda totaled $682 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (+3.0%).

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

The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $1,239 per ton in 2022, jumping by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($3,988 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($667 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 Arab Emirates (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses decreased by -26.6% to 4.7 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 107%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.4 tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses reduced sharply to $4.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 153%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.2K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Rwanda1.52.50.12.417.0%
FranceN/AN/AN/A1.90%
United StatesN/AN/A6.2N/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total1.52.56.24.342.1%

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

  1. Rwanda (3.5 tons)
  2. France (1.2 tons)

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses decreased by -20.8% to 3.3 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.3 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 totaled $4.1K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 117%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.5K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Uganda (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India1,1024742,8733,59648.3%
United Arab Emirates1572,60451233128.2%
China49357111272.0-47.3%
South Africa92.018128.022.0-37.9%
Kenya85.016729.016.0-42.7%
Others15853460.036.0-38.9%
Total2,0874,5313,6144,07325.0%

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

  1. India (3087.0 kg)
  2. United Arab Emirates (83.0 kg)
  3. South Africa (48.0 kg)
  4. China (44.0 kg)
  5. Kenya (24.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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