Europe: Carbon Electrode Market 2024

Carbon Electrode Market Size in Europe

The Europe carbon electrode market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion 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 at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Production in Europe

In value terms, carbon electrode production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of carbon electrodes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of carbon electrodes, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), Iceland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Norway, Russia and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iceland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, carbon electrode imports in Europe skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iceland (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Russia (X tons) was the major importer of carbon electrodes in Europe, creating X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Iceland ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform