China - Carbon Electrodes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Carbon Electrode Prices in China

China Carbon Electrode Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the carbon electrode price amounted to $1,643 per ton (FOB, China), surging by 3.2% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 14% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in August 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($3,250 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($911 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Carbon Electrode Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was carbon electrodes for furnaces ($3,498 per ton), while the average price for exports of carbon electrodes not for furnaces amounted to $1,328 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: carbon electrode not for furnaces (+4.5%).

China Carbon Electrode Exports

In August 2022, exports of carbon electrodes from China dropped dramatically to 183K tons, shrinking by -24.6% on the month before. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 with an increase of 35% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 251K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to August 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports contracted notably to $300M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 with an increase of 33% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $386M, and then fell markedly in the following month.

China Carbon Electrode Exports by Type

Carbon electrodes not for furnaces (156K tons) was the largest type of carbon electrode exported from China, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, carbon electrodes not for furnaces exceeded the volume of the second product type, carbon electrodes for furnaces (27K tons), sixfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of carbon electrodes not for furnaces totaled -1.7%.

In value terms, carbon electrodes not for furnaces ($207M) remains the largest type of carbon electrode exported from China, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by carbon electrodes for furnaces ($93M), with a 31% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of carbon electrodes not for furnaces amounted to +2.7%.

China Carbon Electrode Exports by Country

Malaysia (39K tons), Russia (32K tons) and Norway (30K tons) were the main destinations of carbon electrode exports from China, together accounting for 55% of total exports. Iceland, Canada, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Kazakhstan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carbon electrode exported from China were Russia ($54M), Malaysia ($46M) and Norway ($41M), together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Iceland, Canada, South Korea, India, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iceland, with a CAGR of +37.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbon electrode market in China. 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)

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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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
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  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 TRENDSThis 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. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. 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 EXPORTS
  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)
  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)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  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)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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