U.S. Carbon And Graphite Products Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingU.S. Carbon and Graphite Products Export Soars 21%, Averaging $174M in March 2023
U.S. Carbon And Graphite Products Exports
In March 2023, shipments abroad of carbon and graphite products increased by 17% to 5.6K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after three months of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 27% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.1K tons. From June 2022 to March 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, carbon and graphite products exports skyrocketed to $174M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Carbon And Graphite Products in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
| Mexico | 12.6 | 15.7 | 17.4 | 19.5 | 13.8 | 15.6 | 18.8 | 19.6 | 23.1 | 13.9 | 16.2 | 15.2 | 20.0 |
| Germany | 24.0 | 17.8 | 27.5 | 21.2 | 19.5 | 22.5 | 14.6 | 24.4 | 18.3 | 17.7 | 19.6 | 19.4 | 18.9 |
| China | 23.7 | 13.8 | 18.6 | 18.8 | 19.9 | 24.2 | 21.9 | 20.3 | 15.4 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 17.7 | 18.4 |
| United Kingdom | 7.6 | 4.6 | 8.3 | 10.1 | 13.1 | 12.4 | 16.2 | 27.8 | 5.6 | 20.0 | 29.2 | 7.3 | 18.0 |
| Canada | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.5 | 13.1 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 11.9 | 13.7 | 14.3 | 16.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 13.6 |
| France | 9.3 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 7.7 | 9.7 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 13.0 | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Spain | 9.3 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 11.1 |
| Brazil | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 9.0 | 4.4 | 10.1 | 4.9 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 8.8 |
| South Korea | 3.8 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 5.9 |
| Denmark | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 10.2 | 2.1 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 3.8 |
| India | 11.1 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 13.6 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 12.8 | 3.0 |
| Poland | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Argentina | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | N/A | 0.8 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Others | 31.6 | 31.9 | 29.8 | 31.7 | 32.5 | 34.9 | 32.1 | 34.0 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 30.8 | 31.6 | 37.0 |
| Total | 158 | 127 | 147 | 143 | 140 | 163 | 160 | 191 | 149 | 159 | 165 | 144 | 174 |
Exports by Country
Mexico (933 tons), Canada (859 tons) and Brazil (781 tons) were the main destinations of carbon and graphite products exports from the United States, with a combined 46% share of total exports.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for carbon and graphite products exported from the United States were Mexico ($20M), Germany ($19M) and China ($18M), together comprising 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Canada, France, Spain, Brazil, South Korea, Denmark, India, Argentina and Poland, which together accounted for a further 46%.
Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +7.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In March 2023, the carbon and graphite products price stood at $30,987 per ton (FOB, US), with an increase of 3.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from March 2022 to March 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on March 2023 figures, carbon and graphite products export price decreased by -13.5% against January 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 32% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $35,841 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to March 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($131K per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($8,029 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for carbon and graphite products in the U.S.. 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:
- NAICS 335991 - Carbon and graphite product manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Graftech International Holdings
- Toray Composites (america)
- Showa Denko Carbon
- Cobham Composite Products
- Helwig Carbon Products
- Poco Graphite
- Zoltek Companies
- Toyo Tanso Usa
- National Electrical Carbon Products
- Toho Tenax America
- Quatro Composites
- De Nora Tech
- Graftech Usa
- Mersen USA Bn Corp.
- Mitsubishi Rayon Carbon Fiber and Composites
- Graphite Metallizing Corp
- Cytec Carbon Fibers
- Graphite Machining
- Sigmatex High Technology Fabrics
- Sgl Carbon, Toray Carbon Fibers America
- Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology
- Graftech International
- Mersen USA Greenville-Mi Corp
- The Carbide/Graphite Group
- Hh Liquidating Corp
- Mersen USA St Marys-PA Corp.
- Schunk of North America
- Poco Graphite Holdings
- Asbury Louisiana
- Alliance Spacesystems
- Spacesystems Holdings
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
