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

Contents:

1. Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Uruguay

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

In 2022, the average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $9,667 per ton, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $11,632 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Brazil ($11,000 per ton), while the price for Denmark stood at $7,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Uruguay

For the third year in a row, Uruguay recorded decline in overseas purchases of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings, which decreased by -25% to 3 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $29 in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic setback.

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

1. Brazil (2.0 kg)
2. Denmark (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform