U.S.: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in the U.S.

After five years of growth, the U.S. graphite non-electrical articles market decreased by -13.4% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in the U.S.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production stood at $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, exports of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon from the United States skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 38% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +42.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite non-electrical articles exports from the United States, with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, the UK, Japan, Canada, Spain, Poland, India, France, Turkey and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from the United States were Germany ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Japan, France, Spain, South Korea, India, Poland and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +37.5%, 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

In 2021, the average graphite non-electrical articles export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -22.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 UK (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon increased by 2.9% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -26.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite non-electrical articles imports to the United States, together accounting for 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, South Korea, the UK, Hungary, France and Canada, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in South Korea (with a CAGR of +45.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Mexico ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest graphite non-electrical articles suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, South Korea, China, France, Hungary and Canada, which together accounted for a further 30%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +33.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average graphite non-electrical articles import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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