Japan: Market for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces 2025

Market Size for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in Japan

The Japanese market for carbon electrodes not for furnaces totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant expansion. Carbon electrode not for furnaces consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in Japan

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Carbon electrode not for furnaces production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Exports from Japan

Carbon electrode not for furnaces exports from Japan reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for carbon electrode not for furnaces exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), sixfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for carbon electrode not for furnaces exported from Japan were China ($X), Canada ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 export price for carbon electrodes not for furnaces stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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

Imports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carbon electrodes not for furnaces increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbon electrode not for furnaces imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest carbon electrode not for furnaces suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Vietnam, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for carbon electrodes not for furnaces stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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