Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations 2024

Market Size for Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American artificial and colloidal graphite market rose significantly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite exports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the largest exporter of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mexico saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, artificial and colloidal graphite export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%).

Imports of Artificial Graphite, Colloidal, Semi-Colloidal Graphite and Preparations

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, approx. X tons of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial and colloidal graphite imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented the largest importers of artificial graphite, colloidal, semi-colloidal graphite and preparations in 2023, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together comprising an X% share of total imports. The following importers - Venezuela (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest artificial and colloidal graphite importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform