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World - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jan 22, 2019

Global Natural Graphite Market: Expansion of High-Tech Industries in China Leads the Increase in Consumption

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 2017, the global natural graphite market amounted to X tons, rising by X% against 2016. Market volume increased with an average annual rate +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017. The market expansion is driven mostly by the rise in lithium-ion battery consumption and the growth of the demand for industrial applications.

As estimated by IndexBox, the market value has increased substantially from 2007 reaching $X in 2017, with the revenue growth constrained by low and stable prices and slow demand. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

Over X% of natural graphite production volume is being exported

Production reached X tons in 2017, gaining +X% against 2016. Overall, the production volume has had a growth rate of +X% per year over the last decade. The production volumes have been stagnant since 2012 and have shown weak or moderate growth overall. China (X tons) and India (X tons) cumulatively produce X% of the global supply of the natural graphite.

Previously, the majority of produced graphite was exported, but over the last five years, the intensity of trade of natural graphite decreased dramatically - the share of exports in terms of global production fell from X% in 2007 to X% in 2017. These shifts in global trade had happened majorly due to the expansion of the new electric cars production sector, as well as other high-tech industries in China and across Asia. Overall, exports have been decreasing since 2007 by -X% per year on average. This decrease reflects declining supplies from China; despite that, China remains the dominant graphite exporter in the world.

Natural graphite consumption globally is expected to accelerate

The natural graphite consumption in the medium term would largely depend on the development of the industrial applications market. These mostly include refractories, foundries, lubricants, and lithium-ion batteries (LIB). The global demand for refractories shows few signs of falling. It is rather expected to gradually appreciate in the following X years led by global population increase by X% by 2025 and the associated industrial expansion. However, it can be limited by relatively slow economic growth in the emerging Asian economies. According to IMF, the Chinese economy is expected to slow down to X% annual growth rate in 2019 from X% in 2017, reflecting the trade war expectations. China, India, and Japan cumulatively comprise almost X% of global consumption. Therefore, the development of Asian industries has a major direct impact on the growing trend for the graphite industry.

Li-ion batteries are expected to drive the natural graphite market expansion. Graphite is heat and corrosion resistant and therefore is highly valuable for the LIB production. LIBs are mainly used for stationary storage and electric vehicles. Electric vehicle market growth is expected to appreciate in the medium and long-term, as the population majorly in developed countries would be switching from fuel to electric cars.

Thus, driven by increasing demand for graphite worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight year period. Market performance is forecast to improve the trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +X% for the eight-year period from 2017 to 2025 (IndexBox's projection), which is projected to bring the market volume to X tons by the end of 2025.

Do you want to know more about global natural graphite market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on:

  • natural graphite market share
  • natural graphite prices
  • natural graphite industry
  • natural graphite sales
  • natural graphite import
  • natural graphite export
  • natural graphite market forecast
  • natural graphite price forecast
  • key natural graphite producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS X - Graphite

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

    Reasons to buy this report:

    • Take advantage of the latest data
    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    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
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    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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