MERCOSUR: Market for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces 2025

Market Size for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, the MERCOSUR market for carbon electrodes not for furnaces recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in MERCOSUR

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

Exports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of carbon electrodes not for furnaces exported in MERCOSUR contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the key exporter of carbon electrodes not for furnaces in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Venezuela (X kg). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Argentina (X kg) and Peru (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to carbon electrode not for furnaces exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Venezuela (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest carbon electrode not for furnaces supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Venezuela ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

In Brazil, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of carbon electrodes not for furnaces increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importer of carbon electrodes not for furnaces in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Venezuela (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%).

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Venezuela (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Venezuela and Brazil increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported carbon electrodes not for furnaces in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Brazil, carbon electrode not for furnaces imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Venezuela (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform