World - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Graphite market: read new data enhanced by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Information include trade, production, market prices, market size, exports, imports, consumption, and companies. Here is a split by region, including the U.S., China, the Middle East, EU, Latin America, Africa, Russia, and the U.K. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.
Graphite - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | Brazil |
| 3 | South Korea |
| 4 | Canada |
| 5 | Japan |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil. It was followed by South Korea.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at -5.8%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Brazil (+13.9% per year) and South Korea (+4.6% per year).
Graphite Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Mozambique | n/a | n/a | 236 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 418 | 431 | 510 | 10.5% |
| Norway | 662 | 656 | 604 | -4.5% |
| Madagascar | 789 | 799 | 809 | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | 1203 | 1140 | 992 | -9.2% |
| China | 1029 | 1128 | 1343 | 14.2% |
| Canada | 1498 | 1376 | 1460 | -1.3% |
| Brazil | 1291 | 1479 | 1534 | 9.0% |
| Germany | 1970 | 1952 | 1729 | -6.3% |
| United States | 2415 | 3124 | 2651 | 4.8% |
| Average | 1162 | 1259 | 1281 | 5.0% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,651 per ton), while Mozambique ($236 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| South Korea | 1392 | 2219 | 2186 | 25.3% |
| Japan | 932 | 944 | 1547 | 28.8% |
| Poland | 1069 | 1277 | 1478 | 17.6% |
| United States | 980 | 1189 | 1274 | 14.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 510 | 900 | 1099 | 46.8% |
| United Kingdom | 1057 | 1178 | 1036 | -1.0% |
| Germany | 1038 | 975 | 1032 | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 809 | 893 | 861 | 3.2% |
| Austria | 982 | 947 | 813 | -9.0% |
| Netherlands | 1001 | 929 | 759 | -12.9% |
| India | 710 | 662 | 589 | -8.9% |
| China | 207 | 226 | 209 | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | 1097 | 1263 | 139 | -64.4% |
| Average | 745 | 668 | 1040 | 18.2% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($2,186 per ton), while Nigeria ($139 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Graphite - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| South Korea | 81 | 92 | 102 | 12.1% |
| Japan | 149 | 128 | 66 | -33.3% |
| United States | 68 | 60 | 48 | -15.9% |
| Germany | 58 | 47 | 38 | -19.0% |
| Poland | 16 | 16 | 24 | 23.3% |
In value terms, the largest graphite importing markets worldwide were South Korea ($102M), Japan ($66M) and the United States ($48M), together comprising 45% of global imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, India, the Dominican Republic, China, the Netherlands, Austria, Turkey, the UK and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 34%.
The Dominican Republic (+2,622.3% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Graphite - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| China | 352 | 326 | 328 | -3.5% |
| Germany | 30 | 38 | 27 | -6.3% |
| Brazil | 33 | 28 | 25 | -12.1% |
| United States | 25 | 20 | 21 | -7.7% |
| Netherlands | 9 | 10 | 16 | 32.9% |
In value terms, China ($328M) remains the largest graphite supplier worldwide, comprising 64% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($27M), with a 5.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5% share.
In China, graphite exports shrank by an average annual rate of -3.5% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-6.3% per year) and Brazil (-12.1% per year).
Graphite - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for graphite worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Graphite - Top Companies
Fr. Blaser AG, Hasle, Aarekies Aarau-Olten AG, Hard AG, JHS Kies AG Zell, Belser AG, Iff AG, WABAG Kies AG, Basaltstein AG Buchs St. Gallen, PRAZ SA, GRAVIERE DE LA CLAIE-AUX-MOINES SA, Minerals Technologies Inc., INTEGRA HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED, Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc., Hunyuan County Jinchang Building Materials Co., Ltd., Imerys Minerals California, Inc., Isp Global Technologies, Inc., Harbin Xinli Construction Materials Factory, Xiangyuan County Tongmao Building Materials Co., Ltd., JFE MINERAL COMPANY, LTD., Skanska Industrial Solutions AB
Graphite - Product Coverage
- HS 2504 - Graphite; natural
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:
- USA
- 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
+ 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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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Global natural graphite production rose by 3.5% y/y to 1M tons in 2021. China recorded the most prominent output growth, increasing production by 7.6% to 820K tons.
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In 2020, most countries suspended mines since the pandemic started. However, natural graphite production is projected to grow, driven by increasing demand from the electric vehicle industry.
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In 2017, the global natural graphite market amounted to X tons, rising by X% against 2016. Market volume increased ...
