Austria: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Austria

The Austrian graphite market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Production in Austria

In value terms, graphite production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 149%. Graphite production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphite (natural) were exported from Austria; growing by 37% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +131.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +125.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for graphite exports from Austria, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, graphite exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+7.3% per year) and the UK (+27.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphite exports from Austria, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+35.0% per year) and Italy (+4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Poland (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphite (natural) increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite imports to Austria, together comprising 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +135.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphite to Austria, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.2% per year) and Mozambique (-15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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