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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Israeli artificial and colloidal graphite market, when its value increased by 38% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 446% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Israel, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +0.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for artificial and colloidal graphite exported from Israel were South Korea ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, China, the Netherlands, Palestine and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +25.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, growing by 222% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 283% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($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 China (+34.9%), 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 Israel

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 40% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to Israel, together comprising 37% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to Israel were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 34% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +42.3%, 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 artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -4% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 import price increased by +52.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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