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Benelux: Carbon Electrode Market 2025

Carbon Electrode Market Size in Benelux

After two years of growth, the Benelux carbon electrode market decreased by -35.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Production in Benelux

In value terms, carbon electrode production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports in Benelux

Carbon electrode exports fell to X tons in 2022, reducing by -12.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main exporter of carbon electrodes in Benelux, constituting 99.9% of total export.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the carbon electrodes exports, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of the Netherlands (+50 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the largest carbon electrode supplier in Benelux.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at -5.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -37.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -25.7% per year.

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, imports of carbon electrodes in Benelux contracted significantly to X tons, shrinking by -75.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 214%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 175%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of carbon electrodes in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 53% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) held a 34% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Luxembourg (13%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -0.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 134% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbon electrode market in Benelux. 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
Production in Benelux, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Benelux
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024