Overview of the Global Market for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Market Size for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

After six years of growth, the global artificial and colloidal graphite market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Malaysia (X tons), Norway (X tons), Russia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons), France (X tons), India (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, South Korea (X%), Malaysia (X%), Brazil (X%), Russia (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Norway, Germany and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and South Korea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while France, Norway, Japan, Germany and the United States saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest artificial and colloidal graphite supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Imports

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia was the key importer of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Indonesia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United States (X%), Japan (X%) and India (X%). South Korea (X tons), Poland (X tons), China (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Thailand (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to artificial and colloidal graphite imports into Malaysia stood at X%. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Indonesia (X%), Thailand (X%), India (X%), Turkey (X%), Poland (X%), China (X%) and South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (X%), Germany (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Hungary increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite importing markets worldwide were Malaysia ($X), the United States ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of global imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform