Germany: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Germany

After four years of decline, the German graphite non-electrical articles market increased by 38% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Graphite non-electrical articles consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in Germany

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +9.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Graphite non-electrical articles production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from Germany

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon decreased by -7.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite non-electrical articles exports from Germany, together accounting for 33% of total exports. The United States, France, the Czech Republic, the UK, Romania, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +56.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from Germany were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports. France, the UK, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Turkey, Slovakia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +31.5%, saw 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 graphite non-electrical articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 4.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Spain (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon imported into Germany declined to X tons, flattening at the year before. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite non-electrical articles imports to Germany, together accounting for 56% of total imports. China, France, Poland, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphite non-electrical articles suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 60% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +8.3%, 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

The average graphite non-electrical articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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