SADC: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in SADC

In 2022, the SADC carbon for electrical purposes market increased by 54% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in SADC

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -37.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 213% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes in SADC, making up 99% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exports, with a CAGR of -13.5% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest carbon for electrical purposes supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -12.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carbon for electrical purposes export price decreased by -30.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +1.1% per year.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes increased by 479% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 528% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 297% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 93% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each finished at a 3.8% share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes imports, with a CAGR of +15.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Tanzania (-6.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+51 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania saw its share reduced by -6.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes in SADC, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

In South Africa, carbon for electrical purposes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (+2.3% per year) and Tanzania (-13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -31.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 172% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform