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

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

In 2022, the average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite import price amounted to $5,967 per ton, rising by 136% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $10,645 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($14,271 per ton), while the price for Italy ($3,402 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+57.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite export price stood at $3,824 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -89.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 521% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $147,000 per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($38,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia stood at $3,631 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+11.5%).

Imports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite decreased by -90.8% to 14 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 313% against the previous year.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite imports declined notably to $86K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 142%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $394K, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Import of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	37.0	42.1	48.1	36.2	-0.7%
Turkey	41.0	13.2	12.4	26.0	-14.1%
Germany	12.0	36.7	26.9	21.7	21.8%
Austria	N/A	64.6	299	N/A	362.8%
Others	2.7	6.2	7.2	1.8	-12.6%
Total	92.7	163	394	85.6	-2.6%

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

Italy (10.6 tons)
Germany (1.9 tons)
Turkey (1.8 tons)

Exports of Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite in Greece

For the third consecutive year, Greece recorded growth in shipments abroad of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, which increased by 3,689% to 1.8 tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite exports skyrocketed to $6.8K in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.