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Graphite Price in Pakistan - 2023

Graphite Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

The average graphite import price stood at $273 per ton in 2022, falling by -21.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 491% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $437 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($286 per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($177 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Graphite Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

The average graphite export price stood at $651 per ton in 2022, dropping by -24.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 111% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,098 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($4,355 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($111 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 Tanzania (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports in Pakistan

Graphite imports into Pakistan rose to 4.7K tons in 2022, growing by 2.3% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, graphite imports declined significantly to $1.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.6M, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Import of Graphite in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	799	781	1,434	1,156	13.1%
United Arab Emirates	8.6	19.0	72.3	76.5	107.2%
Sri Lanka	24.0	24.6	25.7	27.0	4.0%
Jordan	N/A	79.4	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	31.8	14.7	42.7	11.2	-29.4%
Total	863	919	1,575	1,271	13.8%

Top Suppliers of Graphite to Pakistan in 2022:

China (4.0K tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.4K tons)
Sri Lanka (0.2K tons)

Graphite Exports in Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite (natural) increased by 5.3% to 9 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant curtailment.

In value terms, graphite exports declined significantly to $5.9K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year.

Export of Graphite in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Mozambique	4.6	0.5	2.6	2.5	-18.4%
Sudan	2.2	0.5	1.3	1.5	-12.0%
Kenya	1.7	0.3	0.6	0.6	-29.3%
Tanzania	2.2	0.4	0.7	0.5	-39.0%
Afghanistan	1.6	0.2	0.2	0.2	-50.0%
Sri Lanka	3.1	0.5	0.2	0.1	-68.2%
Mauritania	N/A	1.0	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	1.7	1.0	1.7	0.4	-38.3%
Total	17.1	4.4	7.4	5.9	-29.9%

Top Export Markets for Graphite from Pakistan in 2022:

Kenya (5.2 tons)
Mozambique (2.1 tons)
Sudan (0.8 tons)
Afghanistan (0.4 tons)
Sri Lanka (0.2 tons)
Tanzania (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023