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Artificial and Colloidal Graphite Prices in the United States

U.S. Artificial and Colloidal Graphite Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the artificial and colloidal graphite price per ton amounted to $3.2K (CIF, US), which is down by -5.3% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to June 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 27% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3.4K per ton. From May 2022 to June 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($10.4K per ton), while the price for South Africa ($1.2K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Artificial and Colloidal Graphite Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In July 2022, the product with the highest price was colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite ($5.6K per ton), while the price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings ($1.2K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by artificial graphite (+6.9%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Artificial and Colloidal Graphite Imports

For the third month in a row, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations, which increased by 18% to 16K tons in July 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from January 2022 to July 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +7.9% over the last six-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2022 figures, imports increased by +11.1% against March 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 96% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in July 2022.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $58M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 69% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in July 2022.

U.S. Artificial and Colloidal Graphite Imports by Type

In July 2022, artificial graphite (11K tons) constituted the largest type of artificial and colloidal graphite supplied to the United States, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial graphite exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, graphite or other carbon based preparations in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures (2.8K tons), fourfold. Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings (2K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of artificial graphite stood at +12.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: graphite or other carbon based preparations in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures (-3.0% per month) and carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings (+8.1% per month).

In value terms, artificial graphite ($46M) constituted the largest type of artificial and colloidal graphite supplied to the United States, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by graphite or other carbon based preparations in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures ($9.3M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings, with a 4% share.

U.S. Artificial and Colloidal Graphite Imports by Country

In June 2022, China (7.4K tons) constituted the largest artificial and colloidal graphite supplier to the United States, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (2.3K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (579 tons), with a 4.3% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-2.8% per month) and France (+83.5% per month).

In value terms, China ($19M) constituted the largest supplier of artificial and colloidal graphite to the United States, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($5.5M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.1% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-2.9% per month) and France (+94.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 23991400 - Artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite, and preparations

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LIST OF TABLES
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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023