Malta: Carbon Electrode Market 2020

Carbon Electrode Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the carbon electrode market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, carbon electrode consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the carbon electrode market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Production in Malta

In value terms, carbon electrode production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, carbon electrode production continues to indicate a drastic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Malta carbon electrode production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the carbon electrode exports from Malta stood at X kg, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, carbon electrode exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, carbon electrode exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of carbon electrode exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, carbon electrode exports, however, continue to indicate a deep descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, carbon electrode exports attained their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of carbon electrode exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Spain (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Japan (X tons), India (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Malaysia (+X%), India (+X%), Poland (+X%) and Spain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Russia, France and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) and Germany (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), Malaysia (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Japan, the Netherlands and Germany saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest carbon electrode supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The carbon electrode export price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the carbon electrode export price, however, continues to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for carbon electrodes reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the carbon electrode imports into Malta totaled X kg, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, carbon electrode imports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, carbon electrode imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, carbon electrode imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Iceland (X tons), distantly followed by Canada (X tons), Norway (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the main importers of carbon electrodes, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Iran (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and India (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sweden, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carbon electrode importing markets into Malta were the U.S. ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Iceland, South Korea, Germany, Canada, Norway, Iran, Sweden, India and Malta, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Italy experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the carbon electrode import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the carbon electrode import price continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for carbon electrodes attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform