SADC: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in SADC

The SADC graphite market reduced markedly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Production in SADC

In value terms, graphite production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphite (natural) were exported in SADC; increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mozambique was the main exporter of graphite (natural) in SADC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphite (natural) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Madagascar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) and Madagascar ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Madagascar ($X per ton), while Mozambique amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%).

Graphite Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphite (natural) were imported in SADC; increasing by X% compared with 2021. Total imports indicated a notable 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 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth 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

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of graphite (natural), generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mozambique (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphite imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Zambia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Madagascar (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Zambia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphite (natural) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

In South Africa, graphite imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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