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

Contents:

  1. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey
  4. Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey

Price for Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey (CIF) - 2023

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price stood at $4,862 per ton in September 2023, rising by 67% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 120% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $5,036 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($22,355 per ton), while the price for France ($1,228 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price amounted to $15,651 per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Russia ($18,826 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($8,280 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 Greece (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports into Turkey totaled 970 tons in 2022, surging by 9.8% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports contracted to $2.9M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +75.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.2M, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,1504061,2301,070-2.4%
Italy21729023550632.6%
Netherlands19429764929615.1%
Germany12918432426827.6%
France2452353502561.5%
Czech Republic76.610297.611514.5%
South Korea13.122.045.010298.2%
Others415115308287-11.6%
Total2,4401,6503,2402,9005.9%

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

  1. Italy (304.4 tons)
  2. France (237.0 tons)
  3. United States (131.5 tons)
  4. Netherlands (109.6 tons)
  5. Czech Republic (74.8 tons)
  6. Germany (58.0 tons)
  7. South Korea (28.9 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey

In 2022, approx. 23 tons of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite were exported from Turkey; growing by 16% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56%.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports surged to $366K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Turkey (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy237104145165-11.4%
RussiaN/AN/A40.6155281.8%
Greece40.711.311.624.4-15.7%
Bulgaria34.832.512.29.0-36.3%
Iraq0.62.9N/A6.8124.6%
NigeriaN/AN/A21.43.0-86.0%
India40.014.1N/AN/A-64.8%
Others9.62.033.42.6-35.3%
Total3631672643660.3%

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

  1. Italy (11.8 tons)
  2. Russia (8.2 tons)
  3. Greece (1.8 tons)
  4. Bulgaria (0.7 tons)
  5. Iraq (0.5 tons)
  6. Nigeria (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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