Artificial Graphite Price in Japan - 2023

Artificial Graphite Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average artificial graphite export price stood at $9,006 per ton in July 2023, rising by 2.6% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 16% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $10,309 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($11,295 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($1,679 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Graphite Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average artificial graphite import price amounted to $1,805 per ton, reducing by -21.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 23% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,660 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($6,727 per ton), while the price for China stood at $1,399 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.2%).

Artificial Graphite Exports in Japan

Artificial graphite exports from Japan shrank to 25K tons in 2022, declining by -6% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of -1.8% was in 2021.

In value terms, artificial graphite exports declined to $212M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -1.4% was in 2021.

Export of Artificial Graphite in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	78.9	77.9	101	79.3	0.2%
South Korea	70.3	55.9	52.5	45.5	-13.5%
United States	58.5	40.2	16.2	18.7	-31.6%
Germany	16.2	13.4	10.4	15.7	-1.0%
Belgium	11.8	4.8	8.3	8.9	-9.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	5.9	4.6	5.6	6.4	2.7%
Slovenia	N/A	14.4	10.3	6.3	-33.9%
Netherlands	5.3	6.0	6.8	4.8	-3.2%
Thailand	5.9	4.2	4.6	4.6	-8.0%
Indonesia	2.2	1.9	3.0	3.0	10.9%
Hungary	13.3	5.5	N/A	N/A	-58.6%
Others	14.0	10.7	17.4	18.3	9.3%
Total	282	240	236	212	-9.1%

Top Export Markets for Artificial Graphite from Japan in 2022:

China (6.4K tons)
South Korea (5.6K tons)
Germany (2.4K tons)
United States (2.3K tons)
Indonesia (1.5K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (1.2K tons)
Belgium (1.1K tons)
Slovenia (0.7K tons)
Thailand (0.6K tons)
Netherlands (0.4K tons)

Artificial Graphite Imports in Japan

In 2022, approx. 49K tons of artificial graphite were imported into Japan; shrinking by -30% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 70K tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, artificial graphite imports fell to $109M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year.

Import of Artificial Graphite in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	70.6	47.2	67.3	63.3	-3.6%
Poland	53.2	20.9	23.4	20.7	-27.0%
United States	22.6	8.3	4.4	7.2	-31.7%
Switzerland	8.9	5.6	9.7	5.9	-12.8%
France	26.5	2.9	1.6	1.0	-66.5%
Others	8.0	4.6	9.6	11.2	11.9%
Total	190	89.5	116	109	-16.9%