Poland: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Poland

The Polish graphite market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 48% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Graphite consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Graphite Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphite (natural) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 62%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 81%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for graphite exports from Poland, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, graphite exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+4.8% per year) and Russia (-14.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite exported from Poland were the United States ($X), Serbia ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 89% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +48.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -32.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 202% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Serbia (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of graphite (natural), when their volume increased by 38% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest graphite supplier to Poland, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea stood at +915.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+6.5% per year) and China (-8.6% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphite to Poland, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to +905.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.0% per year) and Brazil (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 70% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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