ASEAN: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN graphite market contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Production in ASEAN

In value terms, graphite production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite (natural) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic was the largest exporter of graphite (natural) in ASEAN, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

Lao People's Democratic Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphite (natural) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Malaysia (X%), Thailand (X%) and Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Graphite Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphite (natural) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of graphite (natural), namely Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Vietnam (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%). Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest graphite importing markets in ASEAN were Thailand ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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