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

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

After two years of growth, the Ukrainian artificial and colloidal graphite market decreased by -68.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +73.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32%. Artificial and colloidal graphite production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

Exports from Ukraine

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 93% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of artificial and colloidal graphite exports from Ukraine, together accounting for 83% of total exports. Turkey, Germany, the Czech Republic and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +52.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from Ukraine, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan totaled -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-5.9% per year) and Poland (+28.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -43.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 36% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Georgia (+1.8%), 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 Ukraine

In 2021, purchases abroad of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations increased by 1.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 623% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to Ukraine, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +96.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to Ukraine were Norway ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +104.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 232% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+247.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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