U.S.: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. graphite non-electrical articles market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Graphite non-electrical articles consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in the U.S.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production declined to $X in 2022. In general, production showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Graphite non-electrical articles production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon from the United States expanded significantly to X tons, surging by X% compared with 2021. In general, total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for graphite non-electrical articles exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, graphite non-electrical articles exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from the United States were Germany ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mexico, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, South Korea, India and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest graphite non-electrical articles supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite non-electrical articles imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest graphite non-electrical articles suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, South Korea, France, China, Hungary and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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