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

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

In 2021, the UK artificial and colloidal graphite market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Artificial and colloidal graphite consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in the UK

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2021, the amount of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exported from the UK soared to X tons, surging by 18% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 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 UK, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial and colloidal graphite exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +38.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.9% per year) and China (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports from the UK, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+15.0% per year) and Germany (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial and colloidal graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 United Arab Emirates (+10.3%), 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 the UK

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations, when their volume increased by 19% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% 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

Brazil (X tons), China (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of artificial and colloidal graphite imports to the UK, with a combined 37% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, Germany, Ukraine, the United States, Russia, Poland, Austria, India and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 56%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +203.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest artificial and colloidal graphite suppliers to the UK, together comprising 44% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, France, Austria, Brazil, Norway, Russia, Poland, South Africa and India, which together accounted for a further 50%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +107.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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 (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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