SADC: Market for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces 2025

Market Size for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in SADC

The SADC market for carbon electrodes not for furnaces was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption recorded significant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in SADC

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of carbon electrodes not for furnaces increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Zambia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to carbon electrode not for furnaces exports from South Africa stood at X%. Zambia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest carbon electrode not for furnaces supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of carbon electrodes not for furnaces imported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Mozambique decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Madagascar (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mozambique (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported carbon electrodes not for furnaces in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

In Mozambique, carbon electrode not for furnaces imports declined by 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: South Africa (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carbon electrode not for furnaces import price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform