Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States
4. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $5,563 per ton in September 2023, surging by 27% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 59% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $9,891 per ton. From March 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($20,173 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($794 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $7,969 per ton, with a decrease of -53.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 347% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $17,232 per ton in August 2023, and then shrank rapidly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($7,341 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($3,500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States

In 2022, the amount of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exported from the United States stood at 2.6K tons, surging by 4.3% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports expanded rapidly to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from the United States in 2022:

1. Mexico (791.1 tons)
2. China (675.3 tons)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (267.4 tons)
4. Canada (157.7 tons)
5. Turkey (142.2 tons)
6. India (74.4 tons)
7. Israel (72.8 tons)
8. Brazil (54.0 tons)
9. South Korea (52.6 tons)
10. Lithuania (47.9 tons)
11. Germany (43.7 tons)
12. Japan (40.5 tons)

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in the United States

In 2022, approx. 904 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were imported into the United States; growing by 40% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 244% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $3.4M in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to the United States in 2022:

1. Brazil (589.6 tons)
2. Japan (82.6 tons)
3. Mexico (50.7 tons)
4. Switzerland (38.1 tons)
5. Netherlands (35.1 tons)
6. Germany (29.5 tons)
7. Italy (28.6 tons)
8. Russia (24.8 tons)
9. China (22.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform