United Arab Emirates: Market for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations 2025

Market Size for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in the United Arab Emirates

The artificial and colloidal graphite market in the United Arab Emirates surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 25% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Artificial and colloidal graphite exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 121% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 196%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 254%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for artificial and colloidal graphite exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), twofold. Zambia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at +57.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+920.2% per year) and Zambia (+64.6% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Thailand ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the largest markets for artificial and colloidal graphite exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 47% share of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +273.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 artificial and colloidal graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -36.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 32%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Germany (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations imported into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), France (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +65.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), France ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 56% of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +56.4%, recorded 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 artificial and colloidal graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -23% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 51%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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