Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan
- Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan
Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan (FOB) - 2022
The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $9,140 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $11,014 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($14,246 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($3,693 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan (CIF) - 2022
The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $14,289 per ton in 2022, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price increased by +133.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 63%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($24,009 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($6,199 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan
In 2022, shipments abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -17.3% to 388 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11%.
In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports dropped markedly to $3.5M in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4.6M, and then plummeted in the following year.
| Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 701 | 893 | 809 | 1,175 | 18.8% |
| United States | 1,037 | 1,103 | 1,353 | 979 | -1.9% |
| Thailand | 1,100 | 1,150 | 1,341 | 442 | -26.2% |
| South Korea | 543 | 459 | 329 | 287 | -19.1% |
| Germany | 153 | 203 | 217 | 201 | 9.5% |
| Indonesia | 119 | 135 | 187 | 198 | 18.5% |
| Vietnam | N/A | 36.0 | 25.2 | 107 | 72.4% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 86.0 | 78.6 | 157 | 43.1 | -20.6% |
| Others | 211 | 152 | 226 | 116 | -18.1% |
| Total | 3,950 | 4,209 | 4,645 | 3,549 | -3.5% |
Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from Japan in 2022:
- United States (123.5 tons)
- China (107.0 tons)
- Indonesia (47.3 tons)
- Thailand (31.0 tons)
- South Korea (29.9 tons)
- Germany (26.4 tons)
- Vietnam (7.9 tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (5.2 tons)
Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan
In 2022, overseas purchases of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were finally on the rise to reach 13 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous decline.
In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports surged to $180K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a dramatic setback.
| Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Japan (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 69.6 | 54.9 | 56.4 | 68.7 | -0.4% |
| Netherlands | 292 | 16.4 | 6.8 | 50.9 | -44.1% |
| Germany | 133 | 128 | 15.1 | 28.5 | -40.2% |
| China | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.4 | 0% |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | 3.8 | 1.8 | -52.6% |
| Others | 2.8 | 9.8 | 19.3 | 22.1 | 99.1% |
| Total | 497 | 209 | 101 | 180 | -28.7% |
Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Japan in 2022:
- United States (5.4 tons)
- Netherlands (4.4 tons)
- Germany (2.0 tons)
- China (0.3 tons)
- South Korea (0.3 tons)
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