South-Eastern Asia: 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 South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian carbon for electrical purposes market increased by 58% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 78%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented roughly 78% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), achieving a 19% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest carbon for electrical purposes supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 16% share.

In Singapore, carbon for electrical purposes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-11.6% per year) and Malaysia (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -14% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 -21.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes increased by 117% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Singapore prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 62% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together achieving a 33% share of total imports. Myanmar (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Singapore was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes imports, with a CAGR of +26.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Myanmar (+14.1%) and Vietnam (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Thailand and Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Indonesia (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Singapore and Myanmar increased by +50 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Singapore totaled +29.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+5.7% per year) and Malaysia (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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