Brazil: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Brazil

The Brazilian carbon for electrical purposes market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -4.9% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports from Brazil

Carbon for electrical purposes exports from Brazil shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -20% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 405% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X kg), Canada (X kg) and Chile (X kg) were the main destinations of carbon for electrical purposes exports from Brazil, with a combined 76% share of total exports. South Africa, the United States, Uruguay and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for carbon for electrical purposes exported from Brazil were Canada ($X), Argentina ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports. Chile, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +84.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon for electrical purposes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 127% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+57.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes, when their volume decreased by -10.4% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbon for electrical purposes imports to Brazil, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +127.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carbon for electrical purposes suppliers to Brazil were India ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +121.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average carbon for electrical purposes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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