China - Carbon Electrodes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Carbon Electrode Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Carbon Electrode Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Carbon Electrode Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Carbon Electrode Exports in China
  4. Carbon Electrode Imports in China

Carbon Electrode Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average carbon electrode export price amounted to $1,049 per ton, dropping by -9.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 7.3% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $1,709 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($3,507 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($674 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carbon Electrode Price in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average carbon electrode import price amounted to $21,398 per ton, declining by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $26,469 per ton in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

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 France ($101,708 per ton), while the price for Japan ($17,331 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+35.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Electrode Exports in China

In 2022, approx. 2.5M tons of carbon electrodes were exported from China; growing by 7.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +45.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports soared to $3.7B in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Carbon Electrode in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia845287474610-10.3%
Russia22419531146327.4%
Canada17017527443636.9%
Norway42.674.5158430116.1%
United Arab Emirates18.882.5253377171.7%
Iceland20.09.150.613689.5%
Turkey18780.3102108-16.7%
India62.24.739.396.715.8%
Bahrain27.341.87.862.231.6%
Saudi Arabia13.99.610.342.244.8%
Germany18470.961.733.3-43.4%
Others1,138554772891-7.8%
Total2,9331,5852,5153,6867.9%

Top Export Markets for Carbon Electrode from China in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (574.1K tons)
  2. Norway (341.6K tons)
  3. Canada (333.9K tons)
  4. Russia (291.0K tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (284.7K tons)
  6. Iceland (110.5K tons)
  7. India (55.6K tons)
  8. Turkey (52.4K tons)
  9. Bahrain (46.1K tons)
  10. Saudi Arabia (42.5K tons)
  11. Germany (14.6K tons)

Carbon Electrode Imports in China

In 2022, approx. 2.4K tons of carbon electrodes were imported into China; with an increase of 12% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports shrank to $51M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $56M, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of Carbon Electrode in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan14.27.021.618.08.2%
Poland2.82.81.517.885.2%
Germany1.41.23.97.776.5%
United States19.221.015.35.2-35.3%
India4.50.2N/A0.1-71.9%
Others4.01.714.12.5-14.5%
Total46.134.056.551.23.6%

Top Suppliers of Carbon Electrode to China in 2022:

  1. Japan (1040.4 tons)
  2. Poland (930.2 tons)
  3. Germany (182.9 tons)
  4. United States (182.8 tons)
  5. India (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 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. 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
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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. 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. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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