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World - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Mar 29, 2021

The Rising Electric Vehicle Industry to Drive the Global Natural Graphite Market

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends, and Insights.' Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2020, most countries suspended mines since the pandemic started. However, natural graphite production is projected to grow worldwide, driven by increasing demand from the electric vehicle industry.

Key Trends and Insights

Global natural graphite production in 2020 is estimated to be 15% lower than in 2019 (IndexBox estimates). In most countries, mining has been suspended during the pandemic.

The development of the electric vehicle industry is expected to become the main driver of growth in the natural graphite market, as graphite is the main component of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. According to the Electric Vehicle World Sales Database, the fastest‑growing EV sales in 2020 were in Europe (+ 137% YoY), the US (+ 4%), and China (+ 12%), where the governments subsidize the industry. China's share of the global electric car market is over 50%. China, the USA, and the EU are the world's leading lithium-ion battery manufacturers and, therefore, the most promising markets for natural graphite.

Another steadily developing niche is the use of natural graphite as a filler in the plastic industry. China has a dominant market position concerning the global consumption of graphite fillers for plastics.

The market performance is forecast to increase, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.0% for the period from 2019 to 2030, projected to bring the market volume to 1.4M tons by the end of 2030.

China to Remain the Key Consumer and Exporter of Natural Graphite

China, with 465K tons, remains the largest graphite-consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, graphite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan (129K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (79K tons), with a 7.3% share.

In China, graphite consumption decreased by an average annual rate of -3.9% over the period from 2012-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+5.4% per year) and India (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($422M) led the market alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($114M). Brazil followed it.

The countries with the highest levels of graphite per capita consumption in 2019 were Japan (1,010 kg per 1000 persons), South Korea (804 kg per 1000 persons), and Canada (788 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable growth rate in terms of graphite per capita consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Canada, while graphite per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

China dominates the graphite export structure, accounting for 344K tons, which was approx. 65% of total exports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (46K tons), creating an 8.7% share of total exports. Germany (19K tons), Brazil (19K tons), Canada (13K tons), Mexico (11K tons), Norway (11K tons), and the Netherlands (9.1K tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2019. At the same time, Madagascar (+48.6%), the Netherlands (+19.6%), and Germany (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported globally, with a CAGR of +48.6% from 2012-2019. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-4.0%), Brazil (-6.9%), and Mexico (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Madagascar (+8 p.p.) and China (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened their positions in global exports, while Canada, Mexico, and Brazil saw their shares reduced by -1.8%, -3%, and -4% from 2012 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($353M) remains the largest graphite supplier worldwide, comprising 59% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($37M), with a 6.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a 5.5% share.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global graphite market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

    + the largest producing countries

    Data coverage:

    • Global market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Global production, split by region and country
    • Global trade (exports and imports)
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
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    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

    8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • United States
      • China
      • Japan
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Brazil
      • Italy
      • Russian Federation
      • India
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • Republic of Korea
      • Spain
      • Mexico
      • Indonesia
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Switzerland
      • Sweden
      • Nigeria
      • Poland
      • Belgium
      • Argentina
      • Norway
      • Austria
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Colombia
      • Denmark
      • South Africa
      • Malaysia
      • Israel
      • Singapore
      • Egypt
      • Philippines
      • Finland
      • Chile
      • Ireland
      • Pakistan
      • Greece
      • Portugal
      • Kazakhstan
      • Algeria
      • Czech Republic
      • Qatar
      • Peru
      • Romania
      • Vietnam

    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
      4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      19. Production, By Country, 2024
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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