Germany: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German graphite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Graphite Production in Germany

In value terms, graphite production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Graphite Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphite (natural) were exported from Germany; waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, graphite exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, France, the UK, Italy, Slovakia, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphite exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, France, Sweden, Italy, the UK, Spain, Slovakia, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X 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 Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphite (natural) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest graphite suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Madagascar, Mozambique, Belgium, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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