Slovakia: Market for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces 2024

Market Size for Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces in Slovakia

The Slovak market for carbon electrodes not for furnaces declined dramatically to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant decline. Carbon electrode not for furnaces consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of carbon electrodes not for furnaces decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for carbon electrode not for furnaces exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carbon electrode not for furnaces exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for carbon electrodes not for furnaces exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for carbon electrodes not for furnaces amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Carbon Electrodes Not For Furnaces

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of carbon electrodes not for furnaces were imported into Slovakia; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest carbon electrode not for furnaces supplier to Slovakia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, carbon electrode not for furnaces imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), tenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carbon electrodes not for furnaces to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for carbon electrodes not for furnaces amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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