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

Contents:

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

Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Slovakia (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $1,303 per ton, approximately equating the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,469 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to December 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In December 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Norway ($1,512 per ton) and Albania ($1,309 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($1,130 per ton) and Poland ($1,212 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $3,029 per ton, growing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 72%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($38,045 per ton), while the price for Poland ($717 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Slovakia

In 2022, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings from Slovakia skyrocketed to 18K tons, rising by 16% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings surged to $19M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Slovakia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1.71.21.94.841.3%
Poland1.51.62.13.431.4%
Norway3.12.12.93.32.1%
Ukraine1.21.30.12.426.0%
Albania0.70.61.41.734.4%
France1.10.80.91.22.9%
EgyptN/AN/A0.71.042.9%
Others0.61.41.21.018.6%
Total9.88.811.118.824.3%

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

  1. Poland (4.0K tons)
  2. Norway (3.5K tons)
  3. United States (3.4K tons)
  4. Ukraine (2.6K tons)
  5. Albania (1.7K tons)
  6. France (1.2K tons)
  7. Egypt (1.0K tons)

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 151 tons of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings were imported into Slovakia; falling by -75% on the year before. In general, imports faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 603 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings fell notably to $457K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 178% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.4M, and then fell notably in the following year.

Import of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Slovakia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Czech Republic2.55.8301236355.3%
Germany54.327280113936.8%
Poland34320325364.9-42.6%
Norway91.3N/AN/A4.7-62.8%
Others18.811.813.311.4-15.4%
Total5104921,368457-3.6%

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

  1. Poland (90.5 tons)
  2. Germany (51.7 tons)
  3. Czech Republic (6.2 tons)
  4. Norway (1.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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