China - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Graphite (Natural) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Graphite Prices in China

China Graphite Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the graphite price stood at $1,696 per ton (FOB, China), reducing by -8.9% against the previous month. Over the last eight months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 44% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $1,862 per ton in August 2022, and then declined in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,163 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($479 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Graphite Exports

In September 2022, shipments abroad of graphite (natural) decreased by -7.4% to 20K tons, falling for the third consecutive month after three months of growth. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when exports increased by 31% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 26K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports declined remarkably to $34M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% over the last eight months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, exports increased by +4.2% against July 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 47% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 41K tons in August 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following month.

China Graphite Exports by Country

Japan (6.9K tons), South Korea (4.9K tons) and India (2.2K tons) were the main destinations of graphite exports from China, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Germany, Indonesia, Russia and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite exported from China were South Korea ($15M), the United States ($8.1M) and Japan ($6.3M), together accounting for 84% of total exports. India, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +13.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    11. 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 In 2012-2024
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      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, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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