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United Kingdom: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphite (natural) increased by 2.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphite exports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite exports from the UK, together accounting for 56% of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Colombia, India, Italy, China and France, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Switzerland (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphite exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +91.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average graphite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Switzerland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Graphite Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, imports of graphite (natural) into the UK dropped remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -27.5% compared with 2020. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +12.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, graphite imports declined to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 2020 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphite to the UK, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Madagascar (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Madagascar (+90.5% per year) and Germany (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphite to the UK, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.3% per year) and Madagascar (+68.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average graphite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for graphite (natural) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of graphite consumption was China, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, graphite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Dominican Republic, with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of graphite (natural) in the world?

China remains the largest graphite producing country worldwide, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, graphite production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, sevenfold. Canada ranked third in terms of total production with a 4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of graphite (natural) to the UK?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of graphite to the UK, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of graphite (natural) from the UK?

In value terms, Germany emerged as the key foreign market for graphite exports from the UK, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.5% share.

What is the average export price for graphite (natural) in the UK?

The average graphite export price stood at $1,416 per ton in 2021, waning by -36% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for graphite (natural) in the UK?

The average graphite import price stood at $1,065 per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the graphite market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023