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

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

In 2021, the Polish artificial and colloidal graphite market increased by 4.4% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant increase. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production reduced remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Poland, together comprising 51% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, India, the United States, the Czech Republic, Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates, Slovakia, China and Russia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from Poland, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan amounted to -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.6% per year) and Germany (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Venezuela (+6.5%), 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 Poland

In 2021, the amount of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations imported into Poland soared to X tons, rising by 39% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 108%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to Poland, together comprising 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +36.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to Poland, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +69.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.0% per year) and France (+15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 127%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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