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

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

In 2021, the South Asian artificial and colloidal graphite market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Southern Asia

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 2018 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports, with a CAGR of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest artificial and colloidal graphite supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, artificial and colloidal graphite exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -0.4% per year.

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

Imports in Southern Asia

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. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 88% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Bhutan (X tons), achieving a 6.4% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to artificial and colloidal graphite imports into India stood at +12.0%. At the same time, Pakistan (+40.5%), Bhutan (+14.0%) and Bangladesh (+11.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +40.5% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Pakistan increased by +1.8 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations in Southern Asia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Bhutan, with a 3% share.

In India, artificial and colloidal graphite imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+14.9% per year) and Bhutan (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Bhutan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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