Africa: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the African graphite non-electrical articles market, when its value increased by 8.8% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in Africa

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon decreased by -6.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -3.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 89%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), mixing up a 27% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (+51.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +51.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of Tunisia (+26 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-25.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest graphite non-electrical articles supplier in Africa, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

In Tunisia, graphite non-electrical articles exports expanded at an average annual rate of +56.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, graphite non-electrical articles export price decreased by -11.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+3.5%).

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon decreased by -1.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly 88% of total imports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphite non-electrical articles importing markets in Africa were Tunisia ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +24.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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