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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings amounted to $1,438 per ton, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,872 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($1,523 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,246 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Linings in Qatar

In 2022, approx. 640 tons of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings were imported into Qatar; increasing by 1.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and furnace linings rose notably to $920K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. France (322.0 tons)
2. Norway (257.9 tons)
3. United Kingdom (60.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform