Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore - 2023

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore
  4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses amounted to $4,384 per ton, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by +77.3% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($6,503 per ton), while the price for China ($3,553 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $1,485 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $10,143 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($9,383 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($1,074 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 Philippines (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore

In 2022, approx. 293 tons of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses were imported into Singapore; which is down by -74.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 480%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.2K tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses contracted dramatically to $1.3M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 479% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4.7M, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan5614474,2475610.0%
China17422120143836.0%
United States87.029.457.016223.0%
IndiaN/AN/A22.549.4119.6%
Sri Lanka46.734.260.436.4-8.0%
Others90.273.881.137.4-25.4%
Total9608064,6681,28510.2%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Singapore in 2022:

  1. China (123.2 tons)
  2. Japan (114.6 tons)
  3. United States (31.4 tons)
  4. India (12.1 tons)
  5. Sri Lanka (5.6 tons)

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore

Exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses from Singapore soared to 69 tons in 2022, increasing by 200% against the previous year. In general, exports posted a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses soared to $102K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Singapore (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia36.715.33.571.224.7%
Thailand19.40.522.922.34.8%
China15.9N/AN/A0.4-70.7%
Cambodia1.91.94.1N/A46.9%
Others9.614.60.48.5-4.0%
Total83.532.330.91026.9%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Singapore in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (46.2 tons)
  2. Thailand (20.8 tons)
  3. China (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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