SADC: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in SADC

In 2022, the SADC carbon for electrical purposes market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in SADC

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest carbon for electrical purposes supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, carbon for electrical purposes exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, carbon for electrical purposes export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) and Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

In South Africa, carbon for electrical purposes imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform