Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina
  4. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $1,281 per ton in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,785 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,895 per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $945 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $18,112 per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $19,242 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($107,364 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($2,827 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 Mexico (+77.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 224 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were imported into Argentina; declining by -25.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 87%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports shrank to $287K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64%.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil28774.9184189-13.0%
United States10946.528.088.4-6.7%
China46.836.656.0N/A9.4%
Others84.642.460.010.4-50.3%
Total527200328287-18.3%

Top Suppliers of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite to Argentina in 2022:

  1. Brazil (199.7 tons)
  2. United States (22.7 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite increased by 2.5% to 330 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports dropped slightly to $6K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 7.6% against the previous year.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Venezuela3.22.02.32.1-13.1%
BrazilN/A0.30.41.2100.0%
Chile2.21.31.31.1-20.6%
Colombia1.30.80.90.8-14.9%
Ecuador2.31.10.90.6-36.1%
Uruguay0.10.10.10.10.0%
Others0.60.20.20.2-30.7%
Total9.75.86.26.0-14.8%

Top Export Markets for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite from Argentina in 2022:

  1. Ecuador (208.0 kg)
  2. Venezuela (50.0 kg)
  3. Chile (26.0 kg)
  4. Colombia (25.0 kg)
  5. Brazil (11.0 kg)
  6. Uruguay (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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