Asia: Carbon Brush Market 2025

Carbon Brush Market Size in Asia

The Asian carbon brush market rose to $X in 2021, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carbon Brush Production in Asia

In value terms, carbon brush production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Carbon Brush Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, carbon brush exports in Asia soared to X tons, increasing by 26% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbon brush exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the largest exporters of carbon brushes in 2021, amounting to near 41% and 30% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together creating an 18% share of total exports. India (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carbon brush supplying countries in Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese) and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Brush Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of carbon brushes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon brush imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the major importers of carbon brushes in 2021, recording approx. 22% and 18% of total imports, respectively. Vietnam (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Philippines (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 28% share of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Japan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - together made up 21% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported carbon brushes in Asia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 7.3% share.

In China, carbon brush imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+4.4% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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