Representative Yearend Graphite Prices

This table presents yearend price data for various types of graphite, measured in dollars per metric ton, reflecting costs inclusive of insurance and freight from China to a major European port. These figures are critical for understanding market trends and economic conditions in the graphite industry, which is essential for sectors such as battery manufacturing, lubricants, refractories, and steelmaking. Tracking these prices helps stakeholders anticipate supply chain costs, investment decisions, and the competitiveness of graphite-dependent technologies.

The data reveals a general decline in graphite prices from 2022 to 2023 across all categories. For example, amorphous powder graphite prices decreased from a range of $435–500 to $390–460 per metric ton. More notably, crystalline fine graphite saw a significant drop from $830 to a range of $530–575, indicating a sharp market adjustment. Similarly, spherical graphite, which commands the highest prices due to its purity and particle size, fell from $2,800–3,000 to $2,000–2,200 per metric ton. Despite these declines, crystalline medium and large graphite prices remained relatively stable, with only moderate decreases. This downward trend may reflect shifts in supply-demand dynamics, production costs, or broader economic factors impacting the graphite market in 2023.