Eastern Europe: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European graphite non-electrical articles market increased by 2.1% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 59%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon, when their volume decreased by -4.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 59%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting 80% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together took near 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 79% of total exports. Romania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +19.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon imported in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons, declining by -13.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 30%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon, namely Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Russia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphite non-electrical articles importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 60% of total imports. Hungary, Slovakia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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