South Africa: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in South Africa

The South African graphite market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Graphite Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, graphite exports from South Africa shrank significantly to X tons, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite exports from South Africa, together comprising X% 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphite (natural) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mozambique stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate measured growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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Graphite Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of graphite (natural) imported into South Africa surged to X tons, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest graphite supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mozambique (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Madagascar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphite (natural) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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