Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan
4. Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan

Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $1,036 per ton, shrinking by -17.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 26% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,489 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -2.0% per month.

Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings stood at $1,642 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -19.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,130 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($3,152 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($1,300 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 Finland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan

In 2022, approx. 2K tons of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings were imported into Japan; dropping by -26.8% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings dropped to $2.6M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.7M, and then fell in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings to Japan in 2022:

1. China (2.0K tons)

Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Japan

Exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings from Japan surged to 1K tons in 2022, picking up by 86% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent.

In value terms, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings soared to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback.

Top Export Markets for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings from Japan in 2022:

1. South Korea (683.6 tons)
2. India (192.7 tons)
3. Indonesia (73.6 tons)
4. China (27.0 tons)
5. Finland (25.0 tons)
6. Taiwan (Chinese) (7.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform