Switzerland: Furnace Carbon Electrode Market 2025

Furnace Carbon Electrode Market Size in Switzerland

After two years of growth, the Swiss furnace carbon electrode market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Furnace Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Furnace carbon electrode exports from Switzerland reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, furnace carbon electrode exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for furnace carbon electrode exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, furnace carbon electrode exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for furnace carbon electrode exported from Switzerland were Belarus ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average furnace carbon electrode export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Furnace Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of carbon electrodes for furnaces decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, furnace carbon electrode imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of furnace carbon electrode imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the UK, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest furnace carbon electrode suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, the UK, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average furnace carbon electrode import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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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