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

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

The East Asian artificial and colloidal graphite market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, waning by -37.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable setback. 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 Eastern Asia

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +54.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, artificial and colloidal graphite exports in Eastern Asia soared to X tons, jumping by 35% against the year before. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +148.0% against 2016 indices. 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 54%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - each accounted for a 7.7% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+50.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +50.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Japan (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Korea and China increased by +3.5 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest artificial and colloidal graphite supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In China, artificial and colloidal graphite exports increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.6% per year) and South Korea (+50.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, artificial and colloidal graphite export price decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 23% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 26%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 49% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 25% share, followed by China (19%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (5.5%). Hong Kong SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +3.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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