France: Carbon Electrode Market 2025

Carbon Electrode Market Size in France

In 2022, the French carbon electrode market increased by 2.8% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Carbon electrode consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Production in France

In value terms, carbon electrode production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, carbon electrode exports from France declined slightly to X tons, which is down by -2.7% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38% 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, carbon electrode exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 132%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of carbon electrode exports from France, together comprising 26% of total exports. Algeria, the United States, Germany, South Africa, India, South Korea, Bahrain, Japan, Kazakhstan and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +136.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for carbon electrode exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 30% of total exports. Algeria, Canada, Kazakhstan, Germany, the United States, India, South Africa, Japan, Bahrain and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +140.3%, saw 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.

Export Prices by Country

The average carbon electrode export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 68%. 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 remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Bahrain (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of carbon electrodes were imported into France; with a decrease of -4.6% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 180% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 181% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbon electrode imports to France, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Spain, Russia, Mexico, India, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Poland, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +221.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest carbon electrode suppliers to France, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Italy, Russia, Mexico, India, Belgium, Austria, Poland, the UK, Canada and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +128.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average carbon electrode import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 49% 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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