Greece: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2023

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Greece

The Greek graphite non-electrical articles market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -21.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from Greece

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon decreased by -3.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite non-electrical articles exports from Greece, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +136.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from Greece were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 49% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +125.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average graphite non-electrical articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Cyprus (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon were imported into Greece; with a decrease of -13.2% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite non-electrical articles imports to Greece, with a combined 49% share of total imports. The UK, Poland, China, the Netherlands, Hungary, Bulgaria, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest graphite non-electrical articles suppliers to Greece, with a combined 58% share of total imports. China, the UK, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +47.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 non-electrical articles import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 61%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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