Eastern Europe: Carbon Electrode Market 2024

Carbon Electrode Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European carbon electrode market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, carbon electrode production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Carbon Electrode Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, carbon electrode exports in Eastern Europe dropped remarkably to X tons, falling by X% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon electrode exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the key exporter of carbon electrodes, making up X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ukraine (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest carbon electrode supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

In Poland, carbon electrode exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Electrode Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of carbon electrodes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, carbon electrode imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the carbon electrodes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The Czech Republic (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Poland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported carbon electrodes in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Russia, carbon electrode imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform