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Argentina: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Argentina

After two years of decline, the Argentinian graphite market increased by 113% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphite (natural) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 201% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for graphite exports from Argentina, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, graphite exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), sixfold. Ecuador (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil stood at +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-35.9% per year) and Ecuador (-15.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphite exports from Argentina, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-36.5% per year) and Ecuador (-11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 110%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+196.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of graphite (natural), when their volume increased by 117% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), China (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite imports to Argentina, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of -0.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest graphite suppliers to Argentina were Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +1.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for graphite (natural) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of graphite consumption was China, accounting for 43% of total volume. Moreover, graphite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Dominican Republic, with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of graphite (natural) in the world?

China remains the largest graphite producing country worldwide, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, graphite production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, sevenfold. Canada ranked third in terms of total production with a 4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of graphite (natural) to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of graphite to Argentina, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 23% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of graphite (natural) from Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil remains the key foreign market for graphite exports from Argentina, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile $245), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for graphite (natural) in Argentina?

In 2021, the average graphite export price amounted to $1,111 per ton, shrinking by -44.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for graphite (natural) in Argentina?

The average graphite import price stood at $990 per ton in 2021, dropping by -12.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the graphite market in Argentina. 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.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
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
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
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