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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak artificial and colloidal graphite market, when its value decreased by -53.4% to $X. In general, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Slovakia

Artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Slovakia soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 16% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Slovakia, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Albania, France, Egypt, Georgia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +398.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for artificial and colloidal graphite exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Albania, France, Egypt, Georgia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Georgia, with a CAGR of +377.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the United States (+1.7%), 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 Slovakia

In 2021, purchases abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 63%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 74%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to Slovakia, with a combined 80% share of total imports. France, China, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +104.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to Slovakia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+9.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+75.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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