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Tanzania: Carbon Electrode Market 2025

Carbon Electrode Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian carbon electrode market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by 1.3% against the previous year. Carbon electrode consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carbon Electrode Production in Tanzania

In value terms, carbon electrode production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X kg of carbon electrodes were exported from Tanzania; picking up by 4.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 5,759%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,981% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X kg) was the main destination for carbon electrode exports from Tanzania, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, carbon electrode exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique totaled -13.6%.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for carbon electrodes exports from Tanzania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique amounted to -27.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon electrode export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 151%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (-15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports into Tanzania

Carbon electrode imports into Tanzania fell to X tons in 2022, declining by -6.6% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbon electrode imports to Tanzania, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest carbon electrode suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +58.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 carbon electrode import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+34.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbon electrode market in Tanzania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 27901330 - Carbon electrodes for furnaces
Prodcom 27901350 - Carbon electrodes (excluding for furnaces)

Country coverage:

Tanzania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tanzania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024