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

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

The Chinese artificial and colloidal graphite market contracted notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -42.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in China

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Exports from China

In 2021, the amount of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exported from China soared to X tons, increasing by 39% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from China, together accounting for 40% of total exports. The United States, the Netherlands, Poland, Malaysia, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Hungary, India, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +189.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for artificial and colloidal graphite exported from China were Poland ($X), South Korea ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Germany, India, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +196.5%, recorded 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

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, 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 (+16.4%), 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 China

In 2021, approx. X tons of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations were imported into China; increasing by 20% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +126.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +86.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to China, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +55.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to China, together comprising 70% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +55.9%, 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

The average artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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