Netherlands: Carbon Electrode Market 2024

Carbon Electrode Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch carbon electrode market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Carbon electrode consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carbon Electrode Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, carbon electrode production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Carbon electrode production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of carbon electrodes exported from the Netherlands dropped to X tons, which is down by -11% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 494%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. 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

Iceland (X tons) was the main destination for carbon electrode exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iceland stood at +40.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.4% per year) and Norway (-55.1% per year).

In value terms, Iceland ($X) remains the key foreign market for carbon electrodes exports from the Netherlands, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iceland amounted to +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.3% per year) and Norway (-60.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon electrode export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -32.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Carbon electrode imports into the Netherlands shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by -63.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 246% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 123%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iceland (X tons) constituted the largest carbon electrode supplier to the Netherlands, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, carbon electrode imports from Iceland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iceland amounted to +65.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-24.3% per year) and France (-13.2% per year).

In value terms, Iceland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carbon electrodes to the Netherlands, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iceland totaled +47.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-6.4% per year) and China (-24.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carbon electrode import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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