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

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

The Spanish artificial and colloidal graphite market declined notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -36.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Spain

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. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 357%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Spain, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil stood at +151.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+117.6% per year) and Portugal (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from Spain, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil stood at +163.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+243.9% per year) and Mexico (+104.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -16.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 119% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Brazil (+4.9%), 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 Spain

In 2021, supplies from abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to Spain, together comprising 78% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations to Spain, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+35.5% per year) and France (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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