Eastern Europe: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European graphite market reached $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Graphite Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, graphite production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of graphite (natural) exported in Eastern Europe contracted markedly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the key exporters of graphite (natural) in 2022, amounting to near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Ukraine (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%). Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Graphite Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Graphite imports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the main importer of graphite (natural), comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Russia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphite imports into Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphite (natural) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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