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

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

The Dutch artificial and colloidal graphite market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in the Netherlands

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +31.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+25.5% per year) and India (+61.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-1.6% per year) and France (+11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -22.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 36%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Norway (+8.0%), 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 the Netherlands

Artificial and colloidal graphite imports into the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 106% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports saw resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a pronounced increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, South Korea, Japan and Spain, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +240.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports. South Korea, Norway, Russia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +110.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -26.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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