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

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

The Mexican artificial and colloidal graphite market contracted to $X in 2021, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, shipments abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations decreased by -6.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 229% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Mexico, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +15.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-58.7% per year) and China (-62.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from Mexico, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-59.8% per year) and China (-55.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, the amount of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations imported into Mexico surged to X tons, with an increase of 21% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 39%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artificial and colloidal graphite to Mexico, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.1% per year) and Brazil (-0.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to Mexico, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.4% per year) and Germany (-13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($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 (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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