Carbon brushes market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish carbon brush market experienced fluctuations in its early years, with the market size declining to 13 783 thousand US dollars in 2019 before stabilizing around 14 194 thousand US dollars in 2020. A notable expansion began in 2021, lifting the market value to 16 745 thousand US dollars.

Market growth accelerated from 2022, reaching 19 738 thousand US dollars by 2023. This upward trend was primarily driven by increased demand for carbon brushes, fueled by the broader electrification of industries and rising use of electric motors in sectors like automotive and electronics. During this period, new environmental regulations such as Spain's Waste Law 7/2022 and upcoming carbon footprint reporting rules introduced additional operational considerations for manufacturers.

In 2024, the market size contracted to 18 188 thousand US dollars. This decline coincided with regulatory efforts to phase out coal from Spain's power generation sector, a shift that indirectly influenced industrial segments associated with carbon-based materials and components.

Production carbon brushes in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's carbon brush production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 15 685 K $ US, representing a 1.5% decrease compared to 2019. Production fell by 6% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decline of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 176 K $ US, with the largest increase of 2.9% occurring that year. The most significant drop was in 2019, when production decreased by 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's carbon brush production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 670.1 tonnes were produced, marking a modest 3.1% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 14.6%, averaging an annual decline of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports carbon brushes from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain exported 104.2 tonnes of carbon brushes in 2020, a significant drop of 23.6% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 136.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 22.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of Spain's carbon brush exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany accounted for 19.1% of exports, Hungary for 16.1%, and Mexico for 9.0%, together making up 44.2% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's carbon brush export volumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 7 781 K $ US, a decrease of 4.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 20.5%, averaging an annual decline of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's export partner landscape in value terms was broad. Brazil accounted for 11.7% of exports, Hungary for 11.5%, and Germany for 10.5%, together forming 33.8% of total flows. The remaining 66.2% was distributed among many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports carbon brushes to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's carbon brush imports in kind showed noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totalled 141.8 tonnes, down 25.2% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 189.5 tonnes, while the largest increase of 81.3% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Austria were the leading suppliers of carbon brushes to Spain in kind. Germany accounted for 38.0% of imports, France for 20.5%, and Austria for 13.9%, jointly representing 72.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's carbon brush imports in value terms totalled 6 291 K $ US, up 4.3% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 495 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 33.9%. The most significant decline was in 2019, when imports fell by 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Austria formed the main cluster of markets for Spain's carbon brush imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.4% of imports, France for 22.8%, and Austria for 19.9%, together representing 70.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020