Graphite Prices Trend and Forecast

In Q1 2023, the US Graphite Prices experienced mixed sentiments due to varying downstream demand and limited stockpile inventories. In January, the downstream production activity remained low despite strong buyer demand, while high inflation negatively affected demand conditions. The Inflation Reduction Act was passed to increase EV sales, resulting in increased demand for graphite flakes due to strong inquiries from downstream EV batteries. In February, the prices of raw materials upstream of graphite electrodes rose, causing high-cost pressure, and some businesses had to cease operations. Many spherical graphite producers faced narrow profit margins or losses due to the current price of fine flake graphite; some were even on hiatus. In March, the domestic market displayed a bearish sentiment, and new orders for Uncoated Spheroidized Graphite (uSPG) were falling, with major anode producers consuming existing stocks. Despite industry participants remaining optimistic, slow sales growth and high inventories held by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) suggest that natural or synthetic anode prices will continue to face downside risks.

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