Germany: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Germany

In 2022, the German carbon for electrical purposes market increased by 290% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Germany

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. Carbon for electrical purposes production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -58.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of carbon for electrical purposes exports from Germany, together accounting for 60% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +52.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exports from Germany, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea totaled +60.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+14.1% per year) and Hungary (+45.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon for electrical purposes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Canada (+46.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes increased by 59% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbon for electrical purposes imports to Germany, together comprising 68% of total imports. The UK, Belgium, the United States, Poland, France, Italy, Romania, Japan, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +65.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carbon for electrical purposes suppliers to Germany were China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 47% of total imports. Japan, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Romania, Poland, Austria, Belgium, France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +101.4%, 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 carbon for electrical purposes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -29.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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