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

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

The Indian artificial and colloidal graphite market stood at $X in 2021, with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

Exports from India

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations, when their volume increased by 23% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 73%. 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

Germany (X tons), Bhutan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from India, together accounting for 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, the United States, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of +292.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from India, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Bhutan, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-4.5% per year) and Bhutan (+20.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 France (+43.1%), 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 India

In 2021, purchases abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 59% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest artificial and colloidal graphite supplier to India, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+12.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to India, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.3% per year) and the UK (+27.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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