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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings stood at $6,597 per ton in 2022, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings increased by +20.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $9,505 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Czech Republic ($26,980 per ton), while the price for Germany ($6,116 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 (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $5,370 per ton, reducing by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 348%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $19,857 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,300 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($2,810 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 South Africa (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings decreased by -54.4% to 26 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 465% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 119 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings contracted rapidly to $173K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 258% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $656K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Germany (24.9 tons)
2. Poland (1.1 tons)
3. Czech Republic (0.1 tons)

Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings decreased by -56.5% to 22 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,190%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 77 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings reduced remarkably to $118K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,210% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $424K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. South Africa (21.0 tons)
2. Bulgaria (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform