Furnace carbon electrodes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $11.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $57.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 6.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports furnace carbon electrodes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), Spain (33%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.7M | 42% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 33% |
| China | $1.9M | 17% |
| United States | $383K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $99K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $73K | 0.7% |
| Iraq | $65K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $55K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 47% above the world average of $2.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furnace carbon electrodes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $6.1 million of furnace carbon electrodes in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), France (25%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 30% |
| France | $1.6M | 25% |
| Germany | $567K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $497K | 8.1% |
| Austria | $451K | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $382K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $149K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $100K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $91K | 1.5% |
| Iceland | $89K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom furnace carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8545.11: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace carbon electrodes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace carbon electrodes to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Spain (33%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace carbon electrodes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export furnace carbon electrodes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace carbon electrodes?
The HS code for furnace carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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