Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States (CIF) - 2024
  2. Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States
  4. Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States

Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States (CIF) - 2024

In February 2024, the average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $1,261 per ton, dropping by -12.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 22% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,998 per ton. From September 2023 to February 2024, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2024, the country with the highest price was Norway ($1,864 per ton), while the price for China ($1,110 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2023 to February 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $4,170 per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 69% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,998 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($8,927 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($1,363 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 Germany (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States

In 2022, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings into the United States surged to 20K tons, growing by 31% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings surged to $28M in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Norway9.74.45.711.55.8%
Germany3.12.12.85.319.6%
Slovakia1.91.21.54.634.3%
Brazil0.61.02.14.595.7%
South AfricaN/A0.10.41.5287.3%
Ukraine1.30.7N/AN/A-46.2%
Others0.30.11.10.410.1%
Total16.99.613.627.717.9%

Top Suppliers of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings to the United States in 2022:

  1. Norway (8.0K tons)
  2. Brazil (3.7K tons)
  3. Slovakia (3.6K tons)
  4. Germany (3.3K tons)
  5. South Africa (1.2K tons)

Exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States

In 2022, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings from the United States fell to 763 tons, which is down by -10.1% compared with 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 848 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings contracted to $3.2M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.4M, and then reduced in the following year.

Export of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1962352,1701,663104.0%
Canada2252701992767.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)10.917.057.7214169.8%
India3.37.687.4154260.0%
China33753.530.5153-23.1%
South AfricaN/AN/AN/A1060%
Australia10610361.585.2-7.0%
Japan11194.062.067.9-15.1%
Netherlands14514563.967.8-22.4%
Brazil307N/A18.154.3-43.9%
United Kingdom10789.897.948.8-23.0%
France13.798.860.645.349.0%
Mexico34.218.413126.2-8.5%
Others266146339219-6.3%
Total1,8611,2783,3793,18119.6%

Top Export Markets for Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings from the United States in 2022:

  1. Germany (210.2 tons)
  2. Canada (202.5 tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (68.7 tons)
  4. India (47.3 tons)
  5. China (46.6 tons)
  6. Australia (26.1 tons)
  7. Netherlands (20.8 tons)
  8. Japan (20.8 tons)
  9. Brazil (20.4 tons)
  10. France (13.9 tons)
  11. South Africa (11.9 tons)
  12. United Kingdom (9.6 tons)
  13. Mexico (6.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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