World - Carbon Electrodes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Carbon Electrodes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Carbon electrode market

Carbon electrode market: discover the most recent information featured by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Information cover imports, trade, consumption, exports, market size, companies, production, and market prices. There is a breakdown by country, including Latin America, Russia, Africa, the U.K., the Middle East, EU, China, and the U.S. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Carbon Electrode - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2Russia
3China
4France
5Canada

In value terms, the largest carbon electrode markets worldwide were the United States, Russia and China, together comprising 47% of the global market. These countries were followed by France, Canada, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Iceland, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and India, which together accounted for a further 21%.

The United Arab Emirates saw the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while carbon electrode market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Electrode Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Norway533513496-3.5%
Netherlands813783692-7.7%
China239918701580-18.8%
India405936753432-8.0%
Poland3215400635945.7%
Spain5885918363503.9%
France48816819689918.9%
Average293026921958-18.3%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($6,899 per ton), while Norway ($496 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Italy33324572551328.6%
Turkey29564488492329.1%
United States320648383129-1.2%
Germany313135172810-5.3%
Russia229920501623-16.0%
United Arab Emirates13409411288-2.0%
Bahrain193618091194-21.5%
Sweden166214901146-17.0%
Netherlands13221426837-20.4%
Norway10041024829-9.1%
Canada1143971748-19.1%
Iceland754743614-9.8%
Average259324391837-15.8%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($5,513 per ton), while Iceland ($614 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Carbon Electrode - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Russia0.70.50.3-29.5%
Canada0.50.40.3-26.9%
Iceland0.40.30.3-10.2%
United States0.70.50.2-41.8%
Italy0.50.30.2-33.5%

In value terms, the largest carbon electrode importing markets worldwide were Russia ($326M), Canada ($290M) and Iceland ($289M), together comprising 22% of global imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Italy, Turkey, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further 34%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Carbon Electrode - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China3.82.93.1-10.2%
France0.40.50.55.3%
Spain0.90.70.4-31.3%
Netherlands0.30.30.3-7.0%
India0.80.50.2-52.9%

In value terms, China ($3.1B) remains the largest carbon electrode supplier worldwide, comprising 52% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($452M), with a 7.6% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.6% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -10.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.3% per year) and Spain (-31.3% per year).

Carbon Electrode - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for carbon electrode worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Carbon Electrode - Top Companies

FangDa Carbon New Material Co.,Ltd., AL FANAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC -BR OF AL FANAR ELECTRIC, Zoltek Companies, Inc., Graftech International Ltd., Sunstone Development Co.,Ltd., GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED, SK Materials Co., Ltd., BTR New Energy Materials Inc., Gentherm (texas), Inc., HEG LIMITED, TOYO TANSO CO., LTD., HIMADRI SPECIALITY CHEMICAL LIMITED, Mersen USA Bn Corp., Hubei Dinglong Co., Ltd., NIPPON CARBON CO.,LTD., Graftech International Holdings Inc., Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd., Schunk Kohlenstofftechnik GmbH, Showa Denko Carbon, Inc.

Carbon Electrode - Product Coverage

  • HS 854511 - Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces
  • HS 854519 - Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global carbon electrode market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 27901330 - Carbon electrodes for furnaces
  • Prodcom 27901350 - Carbon electrodes (excluding for furnaces)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

GrafTech, Dan Carbon, GIL Graphite, Showa Denko Carbon, HEG, Tokai Carbon, Kaifeng Carbon, Nantong Yangzi Carbon, Schutz Carbon Electrodes, Graphite India, Nippon Carbon, Weaver Industries, Standard Resistance Welder Co., Shamokin Filler Co., Perimed Inc., Select-Arc, Etm, Abicor Binzel, Fuel Cell Earth LLC, Schunk Carbon Technology, C. H. Symington & Co., Graphite Machining Inc., Minteq International, Micro-Mark, MSC Industrial Supply Co.

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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