Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina - 2023

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  1. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina
  4. Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $1,396 per ton in 2022, growing by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 30%. The import price peaked at $1,725 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($4,759 per ton), while the price for China ($1,086 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses stood at $10,392 per ton in 2022, waning by -57.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 1,080%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $24,313 per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($10,770 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($8,596 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 Ecuador (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina

Imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses into Argentina reduced dramatically to 663 tons in 2022, shrinking by -22% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 851 tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses shrank to $926K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 255%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $961K, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Import of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China10491.853849868.6%
Brazil13495.523719914.1%
Germany44.931.756.770.016.0%
Austria47.114.873.562.49.8%
United States57.533.145.930.6-19.0%
MadagascarN/AN/AN/A24.60%
Others2.73.910.141.6148.8%
Total39027196192633.4%

Top Suppliers of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes to Argentina in 2022:

  1. China (458.5 tons)
  2. Brazil (114.3 tons)
  3. Austria (32.3 tons)
  4. Madagascar (20.0 tons)
  5. Germany (14.7 tons)
  6. United States (11.5 tons)

Exports of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses increased by 1,797% to 607 kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, exports of graphite; natural, in powder or in flakeses surged to $6.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment.

Export of Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
EcuadorN/AN/AN/A5.40%
ChinaN/AN/AN/A0.50%
Uruguay0.50.40.20.4-7.2%
Chile5.40.6N/AN/A-88.9%
Others1.31.50.6N/A-32.1%
Total7.32.40.86.3-4.8%

Top Export Markets for Graphite; Natural, in Powder or in Flakes from Argentina in 2022:

  1. Ecuador (500.0 kg)
  2. China (60.0 kg)
  3. Uruguay (47.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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