France: Furnace Carbon Electrode Market 2025

Furnace Carbon Electrode Market Size in France

The French furnace carbon electrode market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Furnace Carbon Electrode Production in France

In value terms, furnace carbon electrode production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Furnace Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of carbon electrodes for furnaces were exported from France; declining by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, furnace carbon electrode exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of furnace carbon electrode exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, the United States, South Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan, Peru, Luxembourg, Lithuania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for furnace carbon electrode exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Algeria, Kazakhstan, Germany, the United States, Luxembourg, Japan, Spain, Peru and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average furnace carbon electrode export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Furnace Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carbon electrodes for furnaces increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, furnace carbon electrode imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of furnace carbon electrode imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Russia, Mexico, India, Canada, Belgium, Austria, the UK, Poland and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest furnace carbon electrode suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. China, Russia, Mexico, India, Belgium, Austria, the UK, Poland, Japan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average furnace carbon electrode import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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