Scandinavia: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia graphite market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a slight 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, graphite production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of graphite (natural) exported in Scandinavia soared to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw tangible growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Sweden (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Norway increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the largest graphite supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Norway, graphite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Graphite Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of graphite (natural) imported in Scandinavia reached X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, graphite imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the key importer of graphite (natural) in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Finland (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphite imports into Sweden stood at X%. At the same time, Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Finland (X p.p.) and Norway (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphite (natural) in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, graphite imports 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: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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