Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in New Zealand - 2023

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $4,332 per ton, declining by -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9,896 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,332 per ton), while the price for the UK ($4,329 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $3,767 per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 4.4% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $6,541 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Samoa amounted to -5.5% per year.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in New Zealand

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into New Zealand soared to 13 tons in 2022, rising by 758% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports soared to $56K in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	4.3	3.7	5.0	49.9	126.4%
United Kingdom	4.1	0.4	1.1	3.0	-9.9%
Italy	1.9	1.1	0.5	2.5	9.6%
Germany	1.5	0.4	0.2	0.2	-48.9%
Others	9.3	1.2	0.8	0.1	-77.9%
Total	21.2	6.8	7.5	55.7	38.0%

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to New Zealand in 2022:

United States (11.5 tons)
United Kingdom (0.7 tons)
Italy (0.6 tons)
Germany (0.1 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in New Zealand

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports from New Zealand fell notably to 43 kg in 2022, which is down by -76.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -51.7% was in 2021.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports reduced remarkably to $162 in 2022. Overall, exports saw a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -52.9% was in 2021.