Europe: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe graphite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Graphite Production in Europe

In value terms, graphite production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of graphite (natural), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, graphite exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the major exporters of graphite (natural) in Europe, together accounting for near X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest graphite supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Germany, graphite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Graphite Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphite (natural) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany was the main importer of graphite (natural) in Europe, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Austria (X%), Poland (X%) and Belgium (X%). France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Russia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphite imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Austria (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%), the UK (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Austria (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France, Italy and Russia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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