Benelux: Carbon Electrode Market 2024

Carbon Electrode Market Size in Benelux

For the fifth year in a row, the Benelux carbon electrode market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Carbon Electrode Production in Benelux

In value terms, carbon electrode production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of carbon electrodes in Benelux rose modestly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of carbon electrodes. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest carbon electrode supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, carbon electrode exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

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

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of carbon electrodes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major importer of carbon electrodes, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest carbon electrode importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform