Southern Asia: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian graphite market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Graphite Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, graphite production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Graphite Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite (natural) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of graphite (natural), namely Sri Lanka and India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) remains the largest graphite supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sri Lanka amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

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

Graphite Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Graphite imports expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated notable growth 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 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphite (natural) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphite (natural) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, graphite imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible 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. Based on 2022 figures, graphite import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 India ($X per ton), while Pakistan amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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