United Kingdom: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in the UK

The UK graphite non-electrical articles market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in the UK

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon were exported from the UK; surging by 13% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -6.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite non-electrical articles exports from the UK, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, China, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, South Korea, Spain, Canada and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 32%.

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 +47.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from the UK were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 43% of total exports. Italy, China, France, Malaysia, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +36.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, waning by -8.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Brazil (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon were imported into the UK; increasing by 11% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -32.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite non-electrical articles imports to the UK, together comprising 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Japan, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +39.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphite non-electrical articles suppliers to the UK were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports. Hungary, Spain, Italy, Japan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +40.5%, recorded 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 graphite non-electrical articles import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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