Australia: Market for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations 2024

Market Size for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Australia

The Australian artificial and colloidal graphite market rose modestly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Exports from Australia

Artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Australia expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 8.2% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 108%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Australia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand totaled +31.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+75.4% per year) and the United States (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for artificial and colloidal graphite exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), the United States ($X) and the Philippines ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +91.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 119% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 219% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 the UK (+80.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Imports into Australia

In 2021, the amount of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations imported into Australia rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by 5.9% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +14.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), China (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to Australia, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +66.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to Australia were South Africa ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Norway, the United States and the UK, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +68.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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