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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $13,948 per ton, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Poland ($20,077 per ton), while the price for the United States ($9,589 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2021, the average export price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $8,113 per ton, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($24,250 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $7,617 per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (+120.2%).

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Portugal

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings, when their volume decreased by -23.3% to 422 kg. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings dropped slightly to $5.9K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%.

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

1. Spain (311.0 kg)
2. United States (73.0 kg)
3. Italy (15.0 kg)
4. Poland (13.0 kg)
5. France (5.0 kg)
6. Germany (3.0 kg)

Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Portugal

For the third consecutive year, Portugal recorded growth in overseas shipments of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings, which increased by 17% to 133 kg in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 165%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings soared to $1.1K in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 282%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Spain (128.0 kg)
2. Angola (4.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform