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

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

The Egyptian artificial and colloidal graphite market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 52% 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). In general, consumption showed a tangible expansion. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Egypt fell dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -62.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 821% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 292%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Egypt, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +39.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+25.2% per year) and Belgium (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Sudan ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for artificial and colloidal graphite exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Belgium and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +7.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, surging by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 321%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 the Czech Republic (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, artificial and colloidal graphite imports into Egypt surged to X tons, rising by 50% compared with 2020. Overall, imports posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 135%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest artificial and colloidal graphite supplier to Egypt, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+16.2% per year) and Slovakia (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to Egypt, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+23.8% per year) and Ukraine (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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