The import of carbon and graphite furnace electrodes to Germany shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual import volume stood below 31.926 million kilograms, indicating growth across the forecast period. Year-on-year growth rates remain relatively stable, with imports rising marginally each year: 0.95% from 2024 to 2025, 0.93% from 2025 to 2026, 0.90% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.88% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 0.92%.
Future trends to watch for include demand fluctuations driven by technological advancements in electric furnaces, regulatory changes impacting graphite electrode usage, and international trade policies affecting raw material availability and pricing.
